Gabe Newell

Gabe Newell

Gabe Newell (#298)

  • $ 11 B
  • Video games
  • United States
  • M
  • 63 Years

About Me

Gabe Newell has led Valve Corp., which develops video games, since he cofounded it in 1998 with former Microsoft colleague Mike Harrington. The company found initial success with games like Half-Life and Portal. Valve Corp. plays a big role in PC game sales through Steam, a digital platform for buying, selling and playing video games. Steam reached 1 billion accounts in 2019 and continues to set active user records. Forbes estimates that Newell owns at least one half of the company, which operates out of Bellevue, Washington.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Gabe Newell’s rise and global influence.

  • #293   Billionaires (2026)
  • #109   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #43   Richest In Tech (2017)
  •   Global Game Changers (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Gabe Newell’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $11.0B (May 4, 2026)