Steve Chen Net Worth

Steve Chen's net worth is currently estimated at $300M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1999$0.1MC

PayPal Early Career

Early career, works for PayPal as software engineer, early lessons in tech industry.

2005$0.5M+400%B

YouTube Co-founded

Co-founds YouTube with Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim, revolutionizing online video.

2006$200M+39900%A

Google Acquisition of YouTube

YouTube is acquired by Google for $1.65 billion, making Chen a millionaire.

2011$220M+10%B

AVOS Systems Founded

Founds AVOS Systems, Inc. and develops the MixBit video editing app.

2014$250M+14%B

Google Ventures Entrepreneur

Joins Google Ventures as an entrepreneur-in-residence, mentoring startups.

2026$300M+20%B

Tech Advisor and Investor

Continues to work with Google Ventures and invests in emerging tech companies.

Last updated: February 23, 2026