Andrew Karam

Net Worth

$5.679B

+2.64% (24h)

Andrew Karam is an American billionaire businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of AppLovin Corporation, an advertising technology company specializing in software for app monetization and user acquisition. Born in 1981 or 1982, Karam's source of wealth stems from his ventures in the technology industry. He graduated from Tufts University with degrees in economics and chemical engineering. His career began with co-founding Social Hour in 2008, later acquired, before co-founding AppLovin in 2012. As of January 2026, Andrew Karam has an estimated net worth of $9.1 billion, and is ranked #780 on the Forbes Billionaires list, and #325 on the Forbes 400 list. After serving as Vice President of Product at AppLovin, Karam stepped down to focus on philanthropy and personal investments.

The Full Dossier

Early Life and Education

Andrew Karam was born in 1981 or 1982. Limited public information is available regarding his early life. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and later pursued higher education at Tufts University.

Rise to Success

Karam co-founded the ad-tech startup Social Hour in 2008. In April 2012, Karam co-founded AppLovin in Palo Alto, California, alongside Adam Foroughi and John Krystynak, initially to help mobile game developers attract users through targeted advertising. The company went public on Nasdaq in April 2021. Under their leadership, AppLovin expanded into an AI-powered ad-tech platform, reporting $4.7 billion in revenue for 2024. As of January 2026, Karam's net worth is estimated at $9.1 billion, primarily from his ownership of about 4% of AppLovin stock.

Key Business Strategies

Karam played a pivotal role in shaping AppLovin's product strategy. From its inception, AppLovin focused on mobile game development and ad-tech solutions, providing software to help developers acquire users and monetize their apps effectively. Under Karam's involvement as co-founder and vice president of product, AppLovin rapidly scaled its operations following its 2012 launch.

Philanthropy

While the exact amounts are not available, Andrew Karam stepped down from his role as Vice President of Product at AppLovin in late 2024 to pursue philanthropy and personal investments.

Career Timeline

2024

Stepped down as VP

Stepped down as Vice President of Product at AppLovin to pursue philanthropy and personal investments.

2021

AppLovin IPO

AppLovin went public on the Nasdaq.

2012

Co-founded AppLovin

Co-founded AppLovin, a mobile technology and digital advertising company.

2008

Co-founded Social Hour

Co-founded Social Hour, an ad-tech startup. Social Hour was later acquired.

Philanthropic Impact

PhilanthropyUnknown

Philanthropic Pursuits

Currently pursuing philanthropy and personal investments.