PAUL ALLEN
Net Worth: $14.2 billion
Residence: Mercer Island, Wash.
L.A. Homes: Beverly Hills, Malibu
Co-founder of Microsoft Corp. is major investor and philanthropist mostly in Pacific Northwest. Has long had Beverly Hills mansion and newer beachfront estate in Malibu. Known to do some local deals. Currently funding private space travel venture in partnership with Hawthorne’s SpaceX. Was majority owner of L.A.’s Ticketmaster before selling stake.
PHILIP ANSCHUTZ
Net Worth: $7 billion
Residence: Denver
L.A. Home: No
Reclusive entrepreneur made fortune in oil and railroads before getting into entertainment and sports in big way. His AEG developed the Staples Center, Home Depot Center and L.A. Live. Owns stakes in Lakers, Kings and Galaxy. Anschutz sometimes invests in family-friendly films, too.
NICOLAS BERGGRUEN
Net Worth: $2.3 billion
Residence: None
L.A. Home: Peninsula Hotel
So-called “homeless billionaire” doesn’t own a home or many personal possessions. Lives in hotels worldwide, including several months a year in Beverly Hills’ Peninsula. Parisian-born value investor earned fortune through real estate, retail chains, hotels. Art enthusiast loaned many works to LACMA, where he is now trustee. Also working with Eli Broad to improve California’s political system.
MARK CUBAN
Net Worth: $2.3 billion
Residence: Dallas
L.A. Home: Manhattan Beach
Internet entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner known to invest small amounts in startups, particularly tech and Internet companies such as Hollywood’s Mention Mobile. Owns Landmark Theatres in Los Angeles. Placed initial bid for Dodgers franchise in January.
MICHAEL DELL
Net Worth: $15.9 billion
Residence: Austin, Texas
L.A. Home: N/A
Founder and CEO of computer giant Dell Inc. invests through MSD Capital, which has offices in Santa Monica. Not involved in firm’s day-to-day operations. Member of investor group that converted Pasadena’s failed IndyMac Bank into OneWest, now area’s largest depository institution. Big stakes in Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Glendale’s DineEquity Inc. and Calabasas’ ValleyCrest Cos.
LARRY ELLISON
Net Worth: $36 billion
Residence: Woodside
L.A. Home: Malibu
Oracle Corp. co-founder and CEO acquired numerous Malibu properties over last decade, including lots on famed Carbon Beach, or “Billionaire’s Beach.” Keeps low profile, but his yachts regularly spotted. Also owns hotel and two restaurants in the area. Angered neighbors with plan to build parking lot. Daughter Megan, a movie producer, owns several L.A. homes.
TIMOTHY HEADINGTON
Net Worth: $2.7 billion
Residence: Dallas
L.A. Home: N/A
Earned fortune as head of Headington Oil. Now putting money to work in movie business as co-owner of GK Films in Santa Monica with Graham King. Financed more than a dozen films, including Oscar-winners “Hugo” and “Rango.” Did grad work at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena.
STANLEY KROENKE
Net Worth: $3.2 billion
Residence: Columbia, Mo.
L.A. Home: Malibu
Real estate investor married to Ann Walton Kroenke, daughter of Wal-Mart co-founder. Sports enthusiast owns Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and other teams. Was one of three finalists in bidding for Dodgers. Owns Malibu home and Malibu Colony Plaza shopping center.
PETER NYGARD
Net Worth: $900 million
Residence: N/A
L.A. Home: Marina Del Rey
Founder of Nygard International, Canada’s top women’s apparel producer. Company headquartered in Winnipeg, but has corporate offices in Marina Del Rey, where Nygard has a home. Finnish playboy once dated Anna Nicole Smith. Famously litigious.
Supporter of amateur sports.
FRANK STRONACH
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Residence: Aurora, Ontario
L.A. Home: No
Austrian-born businessman made fortune through Canadian auto parts company. Horse-racing enthusiast owns racetracks mostly in North America, including Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Reportedly stays in Pasadena’s Langham Huntington hotel when in town.
