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Three Friends, 22, Become World's Youngest Billionaires

Published January 3, 2026, 21:10
Three Friends, 22, Become World's Youngest Billionaires

Three Americans, aged just 22, Adarsh Hiremath, Brendan Foody, and Surya Midhi, have become the world's youngest billionaires by founding the startup Mercor in 2023. The company, which provides artificial intelligence software to AI labs in Silicon Valley, was valued at $10 billion, making each of the co-founders worth $2.2 billion. Their success highlights the growing dynamism of artificial intelligence in the business world. Forbes records a total of 71 self-made billionaires under the age of 40, with the majority coming from the technology and finance sectors. However, their total net worth is lower compared to previous years.