John Grayken

John Grayken

John Grayken (#510)

  • $ 8 B
  • Private equity
  • Ireland
  • M
  • 69 Years

About Me

John Grayken is the founder and owner of Lone Star Funds, a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, that focuses on corporate equity, real estate, credit, and other financial assets. Since 1995, Grayken has raised 25 funds with approximately $95 billion in committed capital. The assets Lone Star buys are managed by Hudson Advisors, a firm based in Dallas that Grayken owns with over 800 employees and more than $260 billion in cumulative assets managed. Grayken is from a suburb south of Boston, but he renounced his U.S. citizenship for tax purposes in the 1990s and took Irish citizenship.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #509   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $7.5B (May 4, 2026)