Billionaires Born in Tehran

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 11 people for Tehran by birthplace. 3 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

11
People recorded
3
Net worth of $1B or more
$7B
Combined recorded net worth

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Dara KhosrowshahiIranian businessman$5B
  2. 2Alinaghi Khamoushipolitician$1B
  3. 3Paul MerageAmerican businessman$1B
  4. 4Sam ModonpourTech founderIranian entrepreneur; Esam founderUndisclosed
  5. 5Mohammad MosaddeghPublic company founderformer Prime Minister of Iran (1882–1967)Undisclosed
  6. 6Hamid R. MoghadamPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  7. 7Hessam ArmandehiTech founderIranian entrepreneurUndisclosed
  8. 8Omid Cameron FarokhzadPublic company founderIranian-American physician and entrepreneurUndisclosed
  9. 9Manny MashoufPublic company founderAmerican businessman, billionaire, philanthropist (b. 1938)Undisclosed
  10. 10Reza MalekzadehTech founderFrench businessmanUndisclosed
  11. 11Sardar BiglariPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 4Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 3

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

information technology1
retail1
computer network1
auction1
passenger transport1
marketplace1
e-commerce1
food industry1
real estate investment trust1
Internet1
petroleum industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1National Iranian Oil Company1
  2. 2Tourism Bank1
  3. 3Digikala4
  4. 4Esam2
  5. 5Iran Hyper Star1
  6. 6National Front1
  7. 7Cafe Bazaar1
  8. 8Divar1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.