African-American billionaire Alex Karp's Palantir secures $99.8-million contract expansion with U.S. Army
Enhanced expansion to accelerate the adoption of AI-driven technologies in the U.S. defense and intelligence operations.
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African-American billionaire Alex Karp's Palantir partners with Nebraska Medicine in multimillion-dollar healthcare deal
This builds on earlier collaboration which started in January 2024 sharing a mission to solve critical healthcare problems rapidly.
Black billionaire Alex Karp's Palantir expands AI partnership with BP for oil and gas operations
This builds on a decade-long success of incorporating Palantir software into BP’s oil and gas production systems.
Palantir led by African-American billionaire Alex Karp wins $480 million Pentagon AI contract
The Maven Smart System aligns with the Pentagon’s CJADC2 initiative, aimed at improving decision-making and operational efficiency within the U.S. military’s Central Command area.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp makes $200 million in 20 days
With the surge in Palantir shares and the recent boost in his net worth, Karp has reinforced his standing among the world’s Black billionaires.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp’s loses $100 million in 16 days
The decline in Karp’s fortune comes despite Palantir achieving impressive milestones under his leadership.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp’s fortune drops $100 million in 19 days
The pullback coincides with a recent downgrade of Palantir Technologies (PLTR), the data analytics software firm Karp co-founded.
Palantir led by African-American billionaire Alex Karp lands $178-million U.S. Army contract
The recent contract with the U.S. Army builds upon Palantir’s established relationship with the Department of Defense (DoD).
African-American tech billionaire Alex Karp’s wealth surges $300 million in 3 weeks
Karp’s position among Black billionaires underscores the success of African-American entrepreneurs within the tech sector.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp gains $600 million in just 9 days
The recent increase in his fortune is linked to the performance of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir Technologies.
Companies owned by America’s sixth-richest Black billionaire, Alex Karp
Ranked as the sixth-richest Black billionaire in the U.S., Karp trails behind Robert F. Smith, David Steward, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, and Oprah Winfrey.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp gains $100 million in just 8 days
The surge in Karp’s fortune, equivalent to an average daily gain of $12.5 million since Jan. 16, is linked to the performance of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir Technologies.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp faces $100-million loss in early 2024
The revaluation of his private investments and a single-digit decline in Palantir’s shares have contributed to a $100-million decrease in his net worth.