According to Forbes’ The World’s Billionaires list, there are almost 2,153 billionaires present all over the world, with a net worth of $ 8.7 trillion. Out of these 2,153 billionaires, only 244 are women and among them, only a few started their business ventures on their own, instead of inheriting it from someone else. Let’s look at some of the richest self made women entrepreneurs, who tasted success with their own hard work.
Richest self made women entrepreneurs
1) Zhou Qunfei
Zhou Qunfei is the founder and CEO of China based smartphone screen maker company Lens Technology. She was declared the world’s richest self made woman by Forbes in 2018. Zhou Qunfei belonged to a very poor family in Hunan province of China and worked her way up the ladder of success. She started her career making watch parts for 180 yuan a month and eventually started her own company at the age of 22 with the help of her family. Now the richest woman in China with a net worth of $ 3.8 billion, Zhou once stated she started 11 companies over the years to become successful.
2) Denise Coates
Denise Coates is a British businesswoman and the founder of Bet365, an online gambling company. Before starting her Company, Coates worked in the cashier’s department of her family’s bookmaking firm and turned around the fortune of the small shop. She purchased a domain named Bet365.com in 2000 and spent a year creating the online betting site. With a net worth of $ 8.7 billion in 2019, she is Britain’s highest paid woman CEO in the world and one of the leading businesswomen in Britain.
3) Diane Hendricks
Diane Hendricks was born in Wisconsin and established ABC Supply with her second husband and business partner Ken Hendricks. Before starting the Company, which sells roofing, windows and siding for buildings, Diane Hendricks was selling custom-built homes while her husband was a roofing contractor. She has been running the Company since her husband passed away in 2007. Now, with a net worth of $ 7.4 billion, she is the chairperson of ABC Supply and is America’s richest self made woman, according to Forbes.
4) Giuliana Benetton
Giuliana Benetton is an Italian businesswoman and the cofounder of Benetton Group, a global fashion brand. She started her business along with her three brothers, after the death of their father, by knitting sweaters on her own. Now, with a net worth of $ 3 billion, she is no. 877 on Forbes’ The World’s Billionaires list.
5) Doris Fisher
Doris Fisher is the co founder of American clothing brand Gap, which she founded with her late husband, Donald Fisher, in 1969. Doris and her husband were inspired by the success of a company, The Tower of Shoes and raised $ 63,000 to start their own retailing store. Doris Fisher has a net worth of $ 2.5 billion and is ranked no. 8 on Forbes’ America’s Richest Self Made Women 2019 list.
These businesswomen were not born with any privileges yet managed to start their own business from nothing. Now, they are counted among the richest of the world and in the process, have inspired many.
Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.
MobiKwik is venturing into the stock broking sector with the launch of its subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on March 3, 2025. This move aims to diversify MobiKwik’s offerings beyond its core digital payments services and compete with established players like Zerodha and Groww.
MSBPL will provide a range of brokerage services, including trading in shares, securities, commodities, and derivatives. The subsidiary has an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh, with plans for an additional Rs 2 crore investment to support its operations.
As MobiKwik enters this competitive market, it brings a substantial user base of 172 million and a merchant network of 5 million. Despite recent financial challenges, including a reported loss of Rs 55.2 crore in Q3 FY25, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and user engagement to capture a share of the growing investment technology market, projected to reach $74 billion by 2030.
This strategic expansion aligns with MobiKwik’s broader goals of enhancing its financial service
Nazara Technologies has sold its entire 71.54% stake in Sports Unity Private Limited, the company behind the multiplayer quiz game ‘Qunami’, for INR 7.15 lakh. This divestment, effective March 25, 2025, signifies a strategic shift for Nazara, which had previously acquired a controlling interest in Sports Unity in 2019 for INR 7.5 crore.
The decision to offload the stake comes as Sports Unity has faced financial difficulties, reporting no active business operations and a negative net worth of INR 0.45 crore at the end of FY24. This move aligns with Nazara’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and concentrate on more profitable ventures within the gaming sector.
This sale follows Nazara’s recent divestment of a 94.85% stake in another subsidiary, Open Play, to Moonshine Technologies for INR 104.33 crore. Despite reporting record quarterly revenue of INR 544.7 crore in Q3 FY25, Nazara experienced a 53.5% decline in net profit year-over-year.
Nazara continues to focus on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and investments in high-potential gaming platforms while navigating the competitive landscape of the gaming industry.