India has quietly, yet powerfully, emerged as the leading contributor to America’s immigrant billionaire community, overtaking countries such as Israel and Taiwan. The Forbes 2025 List of America’s Richest Immigrants reveals that 12 Indian-origin billionaires are now part of an elite group of 125 foreign-born tycoons in the United States.
These immigrant entrepreneurs collectively hold $1.3 trillion in wealth, accounting for 18% of the total net worth of all American billionaires. It marks a milestone that reflects not only financial success but also a deeper story of ambition, resilience, and global influence.
Jay Chaudhry – $17.9B (Cybersecurity)
At the top of the list is Jay Chaudhry, founder of cybersecurity firm Zscaler, with a net worth of $17.9 billion. Born in a remote village in Himachal Pradesh, Chaudhry exemplifies the classic immigrant success story, arriving in the US for higher education and going on to build a tech empire. Today, he leads a company valued at over $30 billion, securing digital infrastructure for some of the world’s largest corporations.
Vinod Khosla – $9.2B (Venture capital)
Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and founder of Khosla Ventures, is another Indian name synonymous with Silicon Valley. With a fortune of $9.2 billion, he champions clean energy and biotech startups, using his journey from IIT Delhi to Stanford as a springboard for innovation that continues to shape the future.
Rakesh Gangwal – $6.6B (Aviation)
Known for co-founding IndiGo Airlines, Rakesh Gangwal has built an aviation legacy across continents. Now based in the US and with a net worth of $6.6 to $7.8 billion, he continues to influence the skies—both literally and figuratively.
Rajiv Jain – $4.8B (Finance)
Rajiv Jain, co-founder of GQG Partners, manages billions in global assets. In recent years, his bold investments in emerging markets have earned him widespread acclaim and a fortune of $4.8 billion.
Romesh T Wadhwani – $5.0B (Software)
Founder of SymphonyAI and Symphony Technology Group, Romesh T. Wadhwani is a veteran entrepreneur and philanthropist. Having overcome childhood polio, he went on to earn degrees from IIT Bombay and Carnegie Mellon. His ventures have yielded a net worth of $5.1 billion, much of which he dedicates to philanthropic efforts.
Kavitark Ram Shriram – $3.0B (Google, venture capital)
Shriram, a former executive at Amazon and Netscape, is best known as an early investor in Google. With a net worth of $2.3 billion, he remains on Alphabet’s board and runs Sherpalo Ventures.
Raj Sardana – $2.0B (Technology services)
A tech expert, Raj Sardana arrived in the US with just $100 in his pocket. Today, he leads Innova Solutions, a global IT powerhouse employing over 50,000 people, with a personal net worth of $2 billion.
David Paul – $1.5B (Medical devices)
Founder of Globus Medical, David Paul has been instrumental in transforming spinal and orthopaedic technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras and a master’s in computer-integrated mechanical engineering from Temple University. His current net worth stands at $1.5 billion.
Nikesh Arora – $1.4B (Cybersecurity)
As Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, Nikesh Arora has led major advancements in cybersecurity. A former senior executive at Google and COO of SoftBank, his wealth totals $1.4 billion.
Sundar Pichai – $1.1B (Alphabet)
CEO of Alphabet and Google, Sundar Pichai oversees one of the world’s most powerful technology companies. Born in Chennai and educated at IIT Kharagpur, Stanford, and Wharton, his net worth is estimated between $1.1 and $1.3 billion.
Satya Nadella – $1.1B (Microsoft)
The Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has steered the tech giant through a period of remarkable growth, driven by cloud computing and strategic acquisitions. His net worth is estimated between $800 million and $1 billion.
Neerja Sethi – $1.0B (IT consulting)
The only woman among the Indian-origin billionaires is Neerja Sethi, co-founder of Syntel. She helped build the IT services firm alongside her husband before its $3.4 billion sale to Atos. With an estimated net worth of $1 billion, she is part of the rare group of self-made women billionaires in the United States.