Portrait of Daniel Ziff

Rank #539

Daniel Ziff

Net worth $7.2B

Investments · United States

Born
Nov 02, 1971
Age
54
Source
Investments
Residence
New York, New York
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Married
Children
4
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Columbia University

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Daniel Ziff and brothers Robert and Dirk inherited a fortune that dates back to 1927 when their grandfather cofounded publishing company Ziff Davis.
  • Daniel's late father, William Jr., built up Ziff Davis, which became best known for such trade publications as PC Magazine and Car and Driver.
  • The publishing business was sold for $1.4 billion in 1994.
  • The brothers created Ziff Brothers Investments and greatly expanded their inheritance with hedge funds in the U.S. and in London.
  • Ziff Brothers Investments ceased operations in 2014; the brothers are reportedly investing with former employees of their hedge funds.