Net worth

Baiju Bhatt Net Worth

Forbes estimated $2.5 billion in December 2024

Forbes estimated Baiju Bhatt's net worth at $2.5 billion in December 2024. He co-founded Robinhood with Vlad Tenev in 2013 and was co-CEO until November 2020.

He then served as chief creative officer. In March 2024 he stepped down from that role but remained on the board. Robinhood listed on Nasdaq on 29 July 2021 and raised about $2.1B.

In October 2024 Bhatt announced Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy startup that he leads as CEO. It was renamed Cowboy Space Corporation in May 2026. He also invests in private space companies such as Reflect Orbital and Apex.

Rushi Kota played him in the 2023 film Dumb Money. Fast Company named him one of its Most Creative People in 2017, and Fortune listed him in its 40 Under 40 in 2018.

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Where was Baiju Bhatt born?

Baiju Bhatt was born in 1984 or 1985 and grew up in Poquoson, Virginia, to Gujarati immigrant parents from India. His father worked at NASA Langley.

Where did Baiju Bhatt study?

He earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in mathematics (2008) at Stanford University.

Is Baiju Bhatt married?

Yes. He is married to Adrienne Sussman and they have one child.

What does Baiju Bhatt do now?

He was Robinhood co-CEO until November 2020, then chief creative officer. He left that executive role in March 2024 and stayed on the board. In October 2024 he announced Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy company.