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Telegram’s Pavel Durov to Leave $17 Billion Fortune to Over 100 Children

His will locks access to his multi-billion-dollar estate until 2055 to foster self-reliance among his offspring.

Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram messaging app on December 6, 2024.
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Overview

  • He has fathered six official children with three partners and donated sperm over 15 years, resulting in more than 100 additional offspring across 12 countries.
  • His net worth is estimated between $13.9 billion and $17.1 billion, all of which he has pledged to divide equally among his children.
  • He recently drafted a will stipulating that no heir can access the inheritance until June 19, 2055, a 30-year moratorium designed to encourage independence.
  • Durov plans to open-source his DNA so that his biological children can more easily identify and connect with one another.
  • He remains under investigation by French authorities for alleged complicity in crimes on Telegram, accusations he has consistently denied.