Justin Ishbia

Justin Ishbia

Justin Ishbia (#745)

Global Rank #745
Country Rank #282
Country United States

Justin Ishbia is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 6 B
  • Private equity
  • United States
  • M
  • 48 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #745
Country Rank #282
Net Worth $5.6B
Previous Worth $5.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Private equity
Age 48 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Private equity

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 48
Source Of Wealth Private equity
Self Made Score 4
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Education Doctor of Jurisprudence, Vanderbilt University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, Michigan State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $5.6B
Current Net Worth $5.6B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Justin Ishbia is the founder and managing partner of Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm with over $17 billion in assets under management. The lower middle market focused investment firm has closed over 1,000 control deals in the last 10 years, making it one of the world's most active buyout shops. In 2025, Ishbia entered into an agreement to become the Chicago White Sox's controlling owner between 2029 and 2034. Forbes estimates he and brother Mat Ishbia already own 35% of the team. In 2023, the Ishbia brothers bought a majority stake in the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury in a deal that valued the teams at $4 billion. Mat is the controlling owner. Justin serves as alternate governor of the Suns, Mercury and Major League Soccer's Nashville SC, in which he owns a minority stake. He is also a director and owns 19% of mortgage lender UWM holdings, which his father founded in 1986 and his brother Mat now runs. Mat is also a billionaire.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Justin Ishbia.

#694
Billionaires (2026)
#239
Forbes 400 (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

Justin Ishbia has donated over $10 million to each of his alma maters, Michigan State University and Vanderbilt University Law School.

Prior to joining the investing world, Ishbia worked as an attorney.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $5.6B (May 4, 2026)

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