8. Michael Bloomberg – 40 billion
He is the owner and CEO of Bloomberg LP, which he founded in 1981 following his career with Solomon Brothers.
7.Larry Ellison – 43.6 billion
Before becoming one of the richest people on earth, Ellison dropped out of college twice.Larry Ellison has donated at least 1% of his wealth to charity, and has also signed The Giving Pledge, a promise to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable funds after his death.
