Colorado’s economic strength blends technology, energy, finance, real estate, and outdoor recreation, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from across the U.S. Cities like Denver, Boulder, and Aspen host billionaires driving innovation, sports, and sustainability.
Here are the Top 10 Richest People in Colorado in 2025, based on Forbes, local investment data, and verified business sources.
1. Philip Anschutz – $23.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Energy, Real Estate, Entertainment
Residence: Denver, CO
Anschutz owns The Anschutz Corporation, with holdings in oil, railroads, sports teams (LA Kings, part of the Lakers), and the entertainment empire AEG, which owns the Coachella festival and dozens of global venues.
2. Charles Ergen – $8.7 Billion
Source of Wealth: Satellite TV (DISH Network, EchoStar)
Residence: Denver, CO
Ergen co-founded DISH Network and continues to serve as its chairman. He remains one of Colorado’s top tech billionaires, investing in wireless and satellite technology expansion through EchoStar.
3. John Malone – $7.6 Billion
Source of Wealth: Media (Liberty Media, Discovery Channel)
Residence: Elizabeth, CO
Malone is a media mogul and the largest private landowner in the U.S. He owns stakes in Formula One, SiriusXM, and the Atlanta Braves, with deep roots in Colorado ranching and media infrastructure.
4. Mark Stevens – $5.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: Venture Capital (Sequoia Capital), Sports
Residence: Aspen, CO
Former Sequoia Capital partner, Stevens made his fortune from early investments in Google, PayPal, and Nvidia. He is also a part-owner of the Golden State Warriors, residing in Aspen and funding local science and education efforts.
5. Pat Stryker – $4.1 Billion
Source of Wealth: Medical Equipment (Stryker Corp. inheritance)
Residence: Fort Collins, CO
An heiress to the Stryker medical equipment fortune, Pat Stryker focuses on green energy investments, philanthropy, and political advocacy, especially through the Bohemian Foundation.
6. Kent Thiry – $2.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Healthcare (DaVita Inc.)
Residence: Denver, CO
Thiry, former CEO of DaVita, led the kidney dialysis company’s massive expansion. Now semi-retired, he invests in healthcare startups and civic reform, playing a key role in Colorado’s policy and innovation circles.
7. Brad Feld – $1.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Tech Venture Capital (Foundry Group)
Residence: Boulder, CO
A leader in Colorado’s startup scene, Feld co-founded Techstars and invests in early-stage software, blockchain, and remote work tools. He’s one of Boulder’s most influential entrepreneurs.
8. Reed Hastings (Colorado Assets) – $1.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: Netflix
Residence: Telluride, CO (secondary)
While based in California, Hastings maintains significant real estate and philanthropic holdings in Colorado, especially in Telluride and K-12 education reform across rural counties.
9. Ken Tuchman – $1.1 Billion
Source of Wealth: Business Process Outsourcing (TeleTech/TTEC)
Residence: Greenwood Village, CO
Founder and CEO of TTEC Holdings, a global customer experience firm, Tuchman has built a fortune through tech-driven BPO services, with major offices and community projects in Denver.
10. Tom Marsico – $950 Million
Source of Wealth: Investment Management (Marsico Capital Management)
Residence: Denver, CO
Marsico made his wealth managing high-performing mutual funds and continues to lead wealth management and private equity strategies in Colorado’s financial sector.
Summary Table
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (2025) | Source of Wealth | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Anschutz | $23.5B | Energy, Real Estate | Denver |
| 2 | Charles Ergen | $8.7B | DISH Network | Denver |
| 3 | John Malone | $7.6B | Liberty Media | Elizabeth |
| 4 | Mark Stevens | $5.9B | Venture Capital | Aspen |
| 5 | Pat Stryker | $4.1B | Stryker Corp. | Fort Collins |
| 6 | Kent Thiry | $2.3B | DaVita Inc. | Denver |
| 7 | Brad Feld | $1.5B | VC, Techstars | Boulder |
| 8 | Reed Hastings | $1.2B | Netflix | Telluride |
| 9 | Ken Tuchman | $1.1B | TTEC Holdings | Greenwood Village |
| 10 | Tom Marsico | $950M | Investment Management | Denver |
Final Thoughts
From media moguls and satellite pioneers to biotech heirs and startup VCs, Colorado’s wealthiest people drive innovation, policy, and investment both locally and nationally. With Boulder’s startup ecosystem and Denver’s growing financial power, expect more tech-driven billionaires to emerge.
