Mike Cannon-Brookes’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $6.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $8 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $14.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $15.3 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $10.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $13.3 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $14.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $7.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.2 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Mike Cannon-Brookes’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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Mike Cannon-Brookes has an estimated net worth of $14.2 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $6.9 billion in 2019.
Mike Cannon-Brookes is an Australian businessman best known for cofounding Atlassian and leading it as CEO. He started the software company in 2002 with Scott Farquhar soon after university, using credit cards to get it off the ground. Atlassian’s early growth came from products like Jira and a simple online sales model. The company later expanded to New York and San Francisco, took outside funding in 2010, and went public in 2015.
His wealth is tied mainly to Atlassian, where he owned about 20% as of 2024, including super-voting shares. Outside software, he has put money into energy and climate projects through Grok Ventures, which he started in 2016. He bought a minority stake in the Utah Jazz in 2020, became a major shareholder in AGL Energy in 2022, and took over Sun Cable in 2023. Forbes put his net worth at $14.2 billion in October 2026.
How Mike Cannon-Brookes built his fortune
Most of Mike Cannon-Brookes’ money comes from Atlassian, the collaboration software company he started in 2002 with Scott Farquhar. The pair launched it soon after graduating and funded the business with credit cards. Atlassian’s first big product was Jira, built for bug tracking, issue tracking, and project tracking. Instead of relying on a traditional sales force, the company focused on product development and sold software through its website at lower prices.
As Atlassian grew, it opened a New York office in 2005 and later moved that U.S. base to San Francisco. The company raised its first outside money in 2010 with a $60 million round from Accel. In 2015, Atlassian debuted on Nasdaq with a market value of $4.37 billion. Cannon-Brookes also expanded beyond software through Grok Ventures, AGL Energy, Sun Cable, and a minority stake in the Utah Jazz bought in 2020.
Forbes net worth and other money moves
Forbes has tracked big swings in Mike Cannon-Brookes’ fortune over time. Its estimate was $6.9 billion in 2019, then $8 billion in 2020, $14.2 billion in 2021, and $15.3 billion in 2022. After that, Forbes put him at $10.2 billion in 2023, $13.3 billion in 2024, and $14.9 billion in 2025. On October 20, 2026, Forbes’ real-time billionaires tracker listed him at $14.2 billion.
His money story is not only about public market value. He has also directed capital into climate and energy projects. In 2021, he and Annie pledged $1.5 billion by 2030 for climate change charity and investments. Grok Ventures backs sustainable businesses, and Sun Cable became a bigger part of his portfolio in 2023. Singapore has also given conditional approval to import low-carbon electricity from Sun Cable, adding another important business angle.
Career and money timeline
- 2000
His earlier startup, The Bookmark Box, was sold to Blink.com.
- 2002
He cofounded Atlassian with Scott Farquhar and helped fund it with credit cards.
- 2015
Atlassian went public on Nasdaq with a market capitalisation of $4.37 billion.
- 2016
He started Grok Ventures as a family office focused on investing.
- 2020
He bought a minority stake in the Utah Jazz with Ryan Smith.
- 2022
He acquired a minority stake in AGL Energy.
- 2023
He took over Sydney-based renewable energy company Sun Cable.
Mike Cannon-Brookes net worth FAQ
What is Mike Cannon-Brookes's net worth?
Mike Cannon-Brookes's net worth is an estimated $14.2 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Mike Cannon-Brookes get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Software.
Is Mike Cannon-Brookes a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Mike Cannon-Brookes is worth $14.2 billion.
How has Mike Cannon-Brookes's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $6.9 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $14.2 billion (October 20, 2026).
What company made Mike Cannon-Brookes rich?
Atlassian is the main source of his wealth. He cofounded the software company in 2002 and still held about 20% in 2024.
What does Mike Cannon-Brookes invest in outside software?
He has invested in climate and energy projects through Grok Ventures. He has also been involved with AGL Energy, Sun Cable, and the Utah Jazz.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 7, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Mike Cannon-Brookes profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Mike Cannon-Brookes 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, Mike Cannon-Brookes (accessed October 21, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: Atlassian, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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