James Scapa (#2379)
I have a sense of the opportunity being so large. Math and algorithms are going to drive all the decisions of the future, so I think we were sort of a rocket sitting on the launching pad.
- $ 2 B
- Software
- United States
- M
- 69 Years
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About Me
He took Altair public in 2017 and served as chairman and CEO from the company's founding until it was acquired by Siemens for nearly $10 billion in 2025. Scapa walked away from the all-cash deal with $1.9 billion before taxes and launched a new family office called Escape Investment Management. Scapa grew up in New York as the son of Greek immigrant Holocaust survivors and graduated from Columbia University Scapa grew up in New York as the son of Greek immigrant Holocaust survivors and graduated from Columbia before leaving the East Coast.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped James Scapa’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking James Scapa’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.7B
(May 4, 2026)
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