Markus Persson
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Computer games
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Residence
- Stockholm
- Marital Status
- Single
Biography
Markus "Notch" Persson made his fortune selling the rights to his game Minecraft to Microsoft.
In September 2014, after selling 15 million copies of Minecraft across gaming consoles, Persson sold out to Microsoft in a $2.5 billion cash deal.
Persson has since been jetting around the world while programming new games in his spare time.
An avid social media user, Persson has been open about the downsides of instant success as he used Reddit to express loneliness.
Persson has said he mostly spends money on computer gear and traveling, though he bought a $70 million home in Beverly Hill in December 2014.
About
Persson created Minecraft as a hobby project, and released the boxy designed game in indie-game forums, which won immediate popularity.
Persson is a member of high IQ society Mensa.