From racing sailboats to expedition yachts: boats owned or commissioned by technology founders and leaders, past and present.
Ownership reflects public reporting, with former connections labeled. Sources checked October 5, 2026.
125 m / 410 ft · Oceanco · Three-masted schooner
Delivered in 2023. Oceanco lists her length as 125 metres; many published accounts quote 127 metres.
Yacht detailsJeff Bezos
Amazon founder · Reported owner
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90 m / 295 ft · Royal Huisman · Three-masted gaff schooner
Delivered in 2004, combining a classic schooner silhouette with modern construction.
Yacht detailsJim Clark
Netscape co-founder · Commissioned by
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93 m / 305 ft · Lürssen · Three-masted schooner
Delivered in 2006. Lürssen's rare sailing build remains one of the largest private sailing yachts.
Yacht detailsBarry Diller & Diane von Furstenberg
IAC / Expedia and fashion · Reported owners
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40 ft / 12.2 m class · Carkeek Design · Fast40+ racing yacht
Launched in 2018 for competitive racing, with electric auxiliary propulsion. She races under sail.
Yacht detailsNiklas & Catherine Zennström
Skype co-founder and Rán Racing · Commissioned by
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118 m / 387 ft · Feadship · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2024, with exterior design by Espen Øino and interiors by Zuretti.
Yacht detailsMark Zuckerberg
Facebook / Meta co-founder · Reported owner
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142 m / 466 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
The 2024 Lürssen build, formerly Project Alibaba, uses diesel-electric propulsion. This is a different hull from Brin's earlier 73-metre Dragonfly.
Yacht detailsSergey Brin
Google co-founder · Reported owner
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115 m / 378 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2021 for Michael Lee-Chin, then sold to Patrick Dovigi. Public reports associate her with Bukhman following a later sale.
Yacht detailsDmitry Bukhman
Playrix co-founder · Reported owner
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138 m / 453 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Built for Ellison in 2004. David Geffen bought a half share in 2006 and the remaining share in 2010.
Yacht detailsLarry Ellison
Oracle co-founder · Former owner
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90 m / 295 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2023, with angular styling by Espen Øino and a pool floor that lifts to become a dance floor.
Yacht detailsCharles Simonyi
Microsoft software pioneer · Reported owner
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71 m / 233 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2002 with a distinctive grey, angular exterior. Simonyi sold her in 2021 before Norn arrived.
Yacht detailsCharles Simonyi
Microsoft software pioneer · Former owner
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59.22 m / 194 ft · Fr. Schweers · Explorer yacht
Built in 1999. Page bought her in 2011 and later sold her; her AIS position follows the vessel through changes of ownership.
Yacht detailsLarry Page
Google co-founder · Former owner
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95.2 m / 312 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Delivered as Kismet in 2014 and renamed after her 2023 sale to Schmidt. Listed for sale again in 2026.
Yacht detailsEric Schmidt
Former Google CEO · Reported owner
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94.75 m / 311 ft · Feadship · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2021, with hybrid propulsion and polar certification for remote cruising.
Yacht detailsEvan Spiegel
Snap co-founder · Reported owner
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111 m / 364 ft · Oceanco · Explorer yacht
Delivered in 2025 with diesel-electric propulsion, a dive center, laboratory and hospital. Newell also acquired Oceanco in August 2025.
Yacht detailsGabe Newell
Valve co-founder · Commissioned by
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78.4 m / 257 ft · Lürssen · Motor yacht
Delivered in 2008 as Madsummer, before taking the names TV and Rocinante.
Yacht detailsGabe Newell
Valve co-founder · Reported owner
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126.2 m / 414 ft · Lürssen · Explorer yacht
Delivered in 2003 for remote cruising and research. Sold in 2021 after Allen's death.
Yacht detailsPaul Allen
Late Microsoft co-founder · Former owner
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92.4 m / 303 ft · Nobiskrug · Motor yacht
Built in 2000 and bought by Allen in 2001. Sold by his estate in 2022.
Yacht detailsPaul Allen
Late Microsoft co-founder · Former owner
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78.2 m / 257 ft · Feadship · Motor yacht
Launched in 2012 after Jobs' death, with Philippe Starck's glass-rich, minimalist design. Owned by Laurene Powell Jobs.
Yacht detailsSteve Jobs
Late Apple co-founder · Commissioned by
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