Yuri Borisovich Milner is a Russian-Israeli businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder of DST Global (technology investment fund) and a major global technology investor. His career is rooted in elite physics, finance, and venture capital.

Milner holds a B.S. in Physics from Moscow State University (MSU) and briefly attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His philosophical approach centers on technological disruption, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to Internet and digital technology (pioneering the late-stage technology investment model). He is famous for early, massive bets on Facebook, Twitter, and Alibaba.

• DST Global (Founder): The core private asset, a major global technology investment fund specializing in late-stage internet and consumer technology companies.
• Investment Apex: His success is built on identifying and funding generational technology companies globally, often in non-traditional ways (e.g., acquiring stakes from founders/employees).
• Academic Background: He holds a B.S. in Physics from MSU.
• Philanthropy: He and his wife, Julia, co-founded the Breakthrough Prize (the world's largest science prize).

Yuri Milner's strategic genius was his commitment to high-growth, late-stage technology. He founded DST Global in 2009, successfully building it into a global force by pioneering the model of acquiring significant stakes in major private technology companies (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Alibaba, Xiaomi) just before or around their IPOs. His structural contribution is immense: providing massive late-stage capital that fueled the final growth phase of the world's most dominant social media and e-commerce platforms.

His structural contribution is tied to his immense philanthropic commitment: he co-founded the Breakthrough Prize (along with Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Sergey Brin, and Anne Wojcicki), focusing on fundamental science research. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, superior returns generated by DST Global's technology strategies.

Yuri Milner's social impact stems from DST Global's role in providing essential capital that accelerated the growth of foundational Internet companies globally. His profound philanthropic contribution is the Breakthrough Prize, which awards millions of dollars annually to scientists advancing fundamental research in life sciences, physics, and mathematics, significantly supporting global scientific endeavor.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Yuri Milner maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and intellectual depth, typical of a pioneer in the global tech sector.

Residing in Silicon Valley, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, technology innovation, and philanthropy.