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Scott Farquhar

Net worth $7.5B

Software · Australia

Born
Dec 17, 1979
Age
46
Source
Software
Residence
Sydney
Citizenship
Australia
Marital status
Married
Children
2
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of New South Wales

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Scott Farquhar is cofounder of collaboration software company Atlassian, based in Sydney, Australia.
  • He and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes started the company soon after graduating from college, funding it with credit cards.
  • Atlassian's marquee customer list includes retailing giant Costco and American airline Delta.
  • Atlassian is a cofounder of Pledge 1%, which urges companies to donate at least 1% of equity, employee time or products to charity.
  • He stepped down as co-CEO in September 2024 to spend more time with his family and to pursue philanthropic activities. He continues as a board member and an advisor.
  • In November 2025, he completed the Ironman triathlon which included a 26.2 mile marathon; a 2.4 mile swim and a 112-mile bicycle ride.

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