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From Betrayed Partner to Absolute Billionaire: Eduardo Saverin Lost Facebook to Zuckerberg, but Today He Is the Richest Man in Brazil with Historic Wealth

Written by Débora Araújo
Published on 15/09/2025 at 18:05
Eduardo Saverin perdeu o Facebook para Zuckerberg, mas hoje é o homem mais rico do Brasil
Eduardo Saverin perdeu o Facebook para Zuckerberg, mas hoje é o homem mais rico do Brasil
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From Feud With Mark Zuckerberg and Turbulent Exit From Facebook to Billionaire Empire in Singapore, Eduardo Saverin Rebuilt His Career, Founded B Capital, and Today Leads a Fortune of US$ 224.5 Billion.

The journey of Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, could easily inspire a Hollywood movie. In 2004, he was at his peak: owning 34% of the shares of the newly created social network, he was seen as a key player in expanding the company. But his relationship with Mark Zuckerberg soured quickly. Disagreements over strategies, contracts, and decision-making ultimately reduced his stake to less than 10%.

Saverin sued the company, but reached a settlement that, despite being bitter, ensured his name as a co-founder and maintained a valuable stake. When Facebook went public in 2012, his fortune skyrocketed.

Singapore: The New Home of a Billionaire

Since 2009, Eduardo Saverin has lived in Singapore, one of the main financial centers in Asia.
It was there that he founded B Capital, an investment firm that now manages over US$ 7 billion in global assets. The executive serves as co-CEO, directly overseeing startups and focusing on three strategic sectors: healthcare, digital transformation, and sustainability.

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His role goes beyond writing checks: Saverin analyzes reports, reviews presentations, and actively participates in strategic decisions. He maintains the habit of working with multiple monitors in his home office, simultaneously tracking global markets and weather systems — one of his personal passions.

Discreet Yet Eccentric Personal Life

Married since 2015 to Elaine Andriejanssen, Saverin lives in a luxury condominium in Singapore.
Unlike other billionaires who cultivate an extravagant public life, he adopts a discreet stance, avoiding parties or major appearances.
Even so, there are no lack of curiosities:

  • He has an integrated weather system with three Apple monitors at home, used to track hurricanes and tsunamis in real time;
  • He is a declared fan of Apple, stating in 2019 that he exclusively used iPhone, iPad, and Mac;
  • He values a highly organized work environment, with strict control of his schedule and personal review of investment reports.

Philosophy of “Silent Power”

Saverin does not give interviews frequently, but when he speaks, he conveys a clear philosophy: what he calls “silent power.”

In 2019, he told Forbes: “We are still in the early stages of creating technologies that will influence the world. I will never retire on a beach.”

His vision is that the future of vast fortunes and technological revolutions will be at the intersection of healthcare and artificial intelligence. For him, it is at this point that the “new Facebook” will emerge — and he wants to be among the first to invest.

The Richest Man in Brazil in 2025

With an estimated net worth of US$ 224.5 billion, Eduardo Saverin became the richest man in Brazil in 2025 — even though he has lived outside the country for over a decade.

His fortune surpasses that of other big tech founders and places him among the world’s wealthiest billionaires.
This financial leap did not come solely from Facebook, but also from the performance of his strategic investments at B Capital, which benefited from the rise of tech startups in India and Southeast Asia.

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Despite his discreet profile, Saverin also engages in social actions.
In 2024, he made a donation of US$ 15.5 million to Singapore American School, the largest ever recorded at the institution.

This initiative reinforces his bond with the local community and his belief that education and technology are the pillars for the future.

A “Global Citizen”

Since 2011, Eduardo Saverin has held no American or Brazilian citizenship. Today, he prefers to define himself as a global citizen. This stance reflects both his international life and his business philosophy, focused on investments with worldwide impact.

Nonetheless, his journey continues to inspire debates in Brazil: could the country have harbored the same financial empire had Saverin remained here? While the question remains unanswered, the fact is that the Brazilian expelled from Facebook has become one of the most influential names in global capitalism.

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Débora Araújo

Débora Araújo é redatora no Click Petróleo e Gás, com mais de dois anos de experiência em produção de conteúdo e mais de mil matérias publicadas sobre tecnologia, mercado de trabalho, geopolítica, indústria, construção, curiosidades e outros temas. Seu foco é produzir conteúdos acessíveis, bem apurados e de interesse coletivo. Sugestões de pauta, correções ou mensagens podem ser enviadas para contato.deboraaraujo.news@gmail.com

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