Jawed Karim Net Worth

Jawed Karim's net worth is currently estimated at $300M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

2002$0.05MC

PayPal Anti-Fraud Engineer

Worked at PayPal, contributing to the development of its real-time anti-fraud system.

2005$1M+1900%A

YouTube Co-Founder

Co-founded YouTube with Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, revolutionizing online video sharing.

2005$2M+100%A

"Me at the zoo" Uploaded

Uploaded the first video to YouTube, "Me at the zoo", marking a historic moment.

2006$150M+7400%S

YouTube Acquisition by Google

YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion, making Karim a very wealthy man.

2008$200M+33%A

Venture Capital Investments

Ventured into various technology investments, further expanding his portfolio and influence.

2026$300M+50%A

Tech Investor, YouTube Pioneer

Continues to invest in technology ventures and is remembered as a pioneer of online video sharing.

Last updated: February 25, 2026