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Daniel Ek net worth

Daniel Ek Net Worth 2026 (Estimated) · Founder and Executive Chairman at Spotify · YC Public
est. wealth $12.6B

Quick answer

Daniel Ek's estimated net worth is $12.6B (range $10.7B – $14.5B) as of 2026. Daniel Ek is Founder and Executive Chairman at Spotify. Spotify valuation.

Daniel Ek is Founder and Executive Chairman at Spotify. Independent Entrepreneurial Check estimate from published public-market trackers and filings.

At a glance

NameDaniel Ek
RoleFounder and Executive Chairman
CompanySpotify
YC batchPublic
Est. company val$108.1B
Assumed ownership13.9%
Est. paper wealth / net worth$12.6B
$10.7B – $14.5B

Who is Daniel Ek?

Cofounded Spotify in 2006. Executive chairman from 2026. Spotify 20-F lists about 13.9% beneficial ownership.

About Spotify

Cofounded Spotify in 2006. Executive chairman from 2026. Spotify 20-F lists about 13.9% beneficial ownership.

FAQ: Daniel Ek net worth and Spotify valuation

What is Daniel Ek's net worth?

Daniel Ek's estimated net worth is $12.6B (range $10.7B – $14.5B) as of 2026. Daniel Ek is Founder and Executive Chairman at Spotify. Entrepreneurial Check publishes an independent model-based estimate from public company and role data. Not verified net worth, and Entrepreneurial Check is not affiliated with Y Combinator or the profiled companies.

What is Spotify valuation?

Spotify's estimated valuation on Entrepreneurial Check is $108.1B. That valuation, or a disclosed round when one is public, is the source for the paper-wealth estimate. Independent model output — not a verified appraisal or official mark.

What is Daniel Ek's role?

Daniel Ek is Founder and Executive Chairman at Spotify.