David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein (#1024)

Global Rank #1024
Country Rank #384
Country United States

The obsession with the making of money rarely leads to the actual making of money. The obsession with achieving excellence and with doing the best job possible, doing something no one else can do as well is usually what leads to making a fortune.

  • $ 4 B
  • Private equity
  • United States
  • M
  • 76 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,024
Country Rank #384
Net Worth $4.2B
Previous Worth $4.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Private equity
Age 76 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Bethesda, Maryland
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Private equity

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76
Source Of Wealth Private equity, Self Made
Self Made Score 9
Philanthropy Score 4
Residence Bethesda, Maryland
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Divorced
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Duke University; Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Chicago
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.2B
Current Net Worth $4.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

David Rubenstein is one of three billionaire founders of private equity firm Carlyle Group, which has $465 billion in assets under management. He cofounded Carlyle in 1987 with William Conway Jr. and Daniel D'Aniello. He now serves as non-executive co-chairman. Rubenstein got his start as a Carter Administration official and later became an attorney. In the early days Rubenstein raised the money and managed Carlyle's stable of advisers, which included George H.W. Bush. He is the controlling owner of the Baltimore Orioles, which he purchased with an investor group in 2024 for $1.75 billion.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to David Rubenstein.

#984
Billionaires (2026)
#334
Forbes 400 (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

In 2007 Rubenstein bought one of just four surviving originals of the 13th-century Magna Carta for $24.5 million from late billionaire H. Ross Perot.

Since 2011, Rubenstein has donated to the National Zoo to promote panda procreation through conservation efforts in China and reproductive science research.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking David Rubenstein's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $4.2B (May 4, 2026)

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