Bill Gates’ Billion Dollar Divorce; How Much of the Microsoft Founder’s Fortune Did His Ex-Wife Get?
Bill Gates' 2021 separation from his ex-wife, a divorce settlement of unprecedented magnitude,
has been etched in history as one of the most expensive.
In May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates announced they separated after 27 years of marriage.
This news, which reverberated globally, was further complicated by the fact that the couple did not have a prenup before marriage,
adding a layer of complexity to the division of their assets.
Bill Gates' net worth at the time of the divorce was estimated at around $130 billion,
most of which was controlled through private equity firm Cascade Investments.
The firm managed many of Gates' assets, including company stocks, real estate, and other significant assets.
During the division of assets, Melinda Gates received a portion...