Dmitry Bukhman, a Russian-born gaming entrepreneur, has been named the UK's richest person under 40 with a wealth of £12.54 billion, mainly through his mobile gaming company Playrix. The company, which he co-founded with his brother Igor in 2004, excels in free-to-play mobile games, achieving a notable $1.66 billion in in-app purchase revenue in 2024. The Bukhman brothers, who left Russia in 2016, represent a growing trend of tech entrepreneurs dominating wealth rankings, reflecting a significant shift in wealth generation in the UK.
Dmitry Bukhman has become the UK's richest person under 40, amassing a fortune of £12.54bn through the mobile gaming company Playrix, which thrives on free-to-play models.
Playrix, founded by the Bukhman brothers in 2004, has made a significant impact in the mobile gaming industry, generating $1.66 billion in IAP revenue in 2024.
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