Tech Billionaires Gain $845 Billion in 2026
THE SO WHAT
Capital is concentrating around a narrow set of tech winners while other sectors lose $62 billion in net worth—funding, talent, and policy attention will follow that skew. If you’re not building on or selling into the platforms behind that $845 billion, assume a tougher fundraising and partnership environment and plan for slower capital cycles.
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