Oliver Samwer

Oliver Samwer

Oliver Samwer (#3156)

My mother always wanted to me to work for Bertelsmann. Sometimes it's good not to tell your mother what you are working on.

  • $ 1 B
  • tech investments
  • Germany
  • M
  • 52 Years

About Me

Oliver Samwer and his brothers Alexander and Marc founded Berlin-based tech incubator Rocket Internet in 2007 and took it public in October 2014. Oliver is the middle brother and the CEO of Rocket Internet, which delisted from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2020. Together, the Samwers own around 45% of Rocket. The company was valued at more than $8 billion at the time of its IPO. Inspired by the dot-com boom, they created a German auction site, Alando, in 1999 and sold it to eBay for $43 million after a few months. That was followed by the creation of mobile phone content provider Jamba!, which they sold to Verisign in 2004 for $273 million.
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Career Highlights

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

  • #3185   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $1.1B (May 4, 2026)

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