Benjamin Otto’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2021 | $2.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $2.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $2.8 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $2.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $2.8 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $2.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $2.1 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
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Benjamin Otto’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Benjamin Otto has an estimated net worth of $2.1 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Benjamin Otto profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is down from a peak of $2.9 billion.
Benjamin Otto is a German entrepreneur and an heir to the Otto Group, the Hamburg retail and services company his grandfather founded. He was born on 9 June 1975 in Hamburg and grew up there with his sister, Janina.
His grandfather Werner Otto started the business as a mail-order company in 1949, and his father, Michael Otto, ran it for 26 years until 2007 before becoming chairman of its supervisory board. Benjamin finished school in 1995, trained as a banker at Berenberg Bank and studied business administration at the European Business School London from 1998 to 2001.
He is married to Janina Lin Otto. In 2018 the couple founded the Holistic Foundation, which he chairs, and in 2022 they cofounded Holi.Social, a platform that connects volunteer groups. Forbes notes that they are active in charities focused on healing through alternative treatment methods.
How Benjamin Otto made his money
Most of his wealth comes from a 15.1% stake in Otto Group, which he inherited. With revenue above $15 billion, the group owns more than 40 companies in retail, real estate and financial services, including Crate and Barrel.
He has also built businesses of his own. After university he founded Intelligent House Solutions, a smart home technology company that later became the property developer Evoreal Holding; he sold his shares to his partner in early 2019. In 2013 he cofounded the startup Collins with Tarek Müller and Sebastian Betz, which grew into the online fashion retailer About You.
He joined the family company as an executive director in 2012 and became an active shareholder in 2015, after stepping down as CEO of Collins. He also invests in early-stage digital businesses through his firm BPO Capital and backs Revent Ventures, which funds startups in climate, education and health technology.
How Forbes has valued Benjamin Otto
Forbes valued Otto at $2.9 billion in both 2021 and 2022. His figure slipped to $2.8 billion in 2023 and $2.6 billion in 2024, then recovered to $2.8 billion in 2025.
It fell to $2.2 billion on the 2026 World's Billionaires List. As of October 20, 2026, the Forbes real-time billionaires tracker showed $2.1 billion. His estimate follows the value of the family's retail empire, which faces tough competition from online rivals.
Career and money timeline
- 1949
His grandfather Werner Otto founded the mail-order business.
- 1975
Born in Hamburg, Germany.
- 2012
Joined Otto Group as an executive director.
- 2013
Cofounded Collins, which became About You.
- 2018
Founded the Holistic Foundation with his wife.
- 2026
Forbes valued him at $2.2 billion.
Benjamin Otto net worth FAQ
What is Benjamin Otto's net worth?
Benjamin Otto's net worth is an estimated $2.1 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Benjamin Otto profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Benjamin Otto get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Retail.
Is Benjamin Otto a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Benjamin Otto is worth $2.1 billion.
How has Benjamin Otto's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $2.9 billion (2021, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021). The latest is $2.1 billion (October 20, 2026).
How much of Otto Group does Benjamin Otto own?
Forbes says he inherited a 15.1% stake in Otto Group.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Benjamin Otto profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Benjamin Otto profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Benjamin Otto profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Benjamin Otto profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Benjamin Otto profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Benjamin Otto profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Benjamin Otto profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Benjamin Otto (accessed October 31, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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