Markus Persson Net Worth
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Markus Persson, widely known as Notch, is a Swedish video game developer and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. He built his fortune by creating Minecraft, a sandbox video game that became one of the most successful gaming franchises in history. His biggest financial breakthrough came in 2014 when Microsoft acquired Mojang, the company behind the game, for $2.5 billion.
Persson developed the early version of Minecraft in 2009. The game allowed players to explore virtual worlds, collect resources, build structures, and create their own adventures. Its simple design and open-ended gameplay attracted millions of players. The success transformed Persson from an independent programmer into a billionaire.
Through Mojang, which he co-founded with Jakob Porsér and Carl Manneh, Persson earned substantial income from game sales, licensing fees, and other commercial activities. His 71% ownership stake in Mojang was valued at approximately $1.775 billion based on Microsoft’s acquisition price, before taxes and other adjustments. He left the company after the transaction and later pursued smaller game development projects.