Henry Nicholas III Net Worth (2025)
Businessman, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Net Worth
Wealth Tier: Billionaire
Net worth between $1 billion and $10 billion
Annual Income
$10,000,000+ annually from investments and business ventures
Net Worth Timeline
2022: $6,000,000,000, 2023: $7,000,000,000, 2024: $7,500,000,000
Henry Nicholas III's Biography
Henry Nicholas III is a renowned American businessman best known as the co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Born on July 10, 1959, Nicholas holds multiple degrees in electrical engineering from UCLA and began his journey by revolutionizing the wireless and broadband industry. Under his leadership, Broadcom grew from a small startup into a multibillion-dollar company, playing a pivotal role in the advancement of modern communication technologies. Aside from his business achievements, Nicholas is also a dedicated philanthropist, having established the Nicholas Academic Centers and championed Marsy’s Law to strengthen the rights of crime victims in memory of his late sister. Despite facing legal controversies in his career, he has continued to make significant impacts in both technology and community service. Standing at 185 cm and weighing 90 kg, Nicholas is known for his passion for education, innovation, and social causes. With an estimated net worth of $7.5 billion in 2024, he continues to influence the business world and philanthropy, inspiring many with his dedication to innovation and advocacy for justice.
Wealth in Perspective
Fun Fact
He is an avid supporter of Marsy’s Law, named after his late sister, to strengthen victims’ rights.
Full Name
Henry Thompson Nicholas III
Nickname
Henry Nicholas
Nationality
American
Birthday
July 10, 1959
Age
66
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
198 lbs (90.0 kg)
Marital Status
Divorced
Spouse
Stacey Nicholas (divorced)
Children
3
Education
University of California, Los Angeles (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering)
Famous For
Co-founder of Broadcom Corporation
First Big Break
Co-founding Broadcom in 1991, which revolutionized the semiconductor industry
Social Media
None publicly known
Businesses Owned
Broadcom (co-founder, former CEO), Nicholas Academic Centers, Private investment firms
Awards
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Philanthropy awards
Category
Business
Controversies
Faced legal issues including charges related to drug possession and securities fraud, most charges later dropped or dismissed
Hobbies
Philanthropy, technology innovation, aviation, classic cars
Interests
STEM education, victim rights advocacy, supporting youth programs
Quote
"True innovation changes the world, not just the bottom line."