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Revolut CEO soars to 7th on UK Rich List, fintech giants climb

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Revolut co‑founder and CEO Nik Storonsky leapt 20 places to seventh on the Sunday Times Rich List, pushing his net worth to £16.411 bn. The surge mirrors the fintech group’s expanded global footprint and deeper forays into banking, crypto and wealth management, reinforcing its valuation rally for investors and entrepreneurs today.

Vlad Yatsenko, Revolut’s CTO, advanced 44 slots to 107th, adding £522 m to reach £1.547 bn. Wise founders Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus also climbed, with Käärmann at £1.806 bn after a £65 m gain and Hinrikus at £950 m, reflecting robust fintech momentum across Europe in the UK market.

Sir Michael Moritz and wife Harriet Heyman jumped six places to 34th, their fortune swelling by about £1 bn to £5.481 bn. ElevenLabs co‑founders Mati Staniszewski and Piotr Dabkowski surged from joint 231st to 123rd, each up £668 m to £1.333 bn, as investors chase AI voice technology in the sector today and.

Atomico founder Niklas Zennström slipped one spot to 113th, keeping his £1.45 bn net worth steady. Other movers included Marshmallow brothers Alexander and Oliver Kent‑Braham, who rose 18 places to 199th with a £75 m jump, and Wayve’s Alex Kendall, who climbed from 297th to 241st, adding £144 m. Newcomer Martin Kissinger entered at 262nd with £511 m in the financial scene this year.