The superyachts owned by tech moguls

American billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos broke records when he took delivery of Koru. At 125.8 metres, the three-masted Oceanco was delivered in 2023 as the world's largest sailing yacht – a title she has held firm to over two years later. According to BOATPro, she is also the longest yacht built in the Netherlands, knocking Lürssen's Eos (owned by Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg) off the top spot. 

Often attended by her 75-metre Damen Yachting support vessel Abeona, Koru gathers crowds wherever she cruises with her intricate gold paintwork, scarlet bootstrap and elaborate bow figurehead. But the public has been unable to see inside this highly private build, with the only confirmed features being multiple sunbathing areas and a swimming pool that doubles as tender storage. This June, the tech mogul is set to marry his fiancée Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy, with rumours swirling that the ceremony will play out on Koru's large, uncluttered decks.

The 107.4-metre Kleven superyacht Andromeda was built for serial superyacht owner Graeme Hart and delivered under the name Ulysses. In 2017, a year after its launch, rumours began circulating that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had purchased the rugged, six-deck explorer (although a Facebook spokesperson was quick to stamp out the rumours and released a statement denying the claims). 

Interestingly, Zuckerberg has remained quiet about the connections drawn between him and the 118-metre Launchpad. The 2024 launch is Feadship's second-largest build to date, only slightly eclipsed by the 118.8-metre Project 821, and is heavily rumoured to have Zuckerberg as her owner. An incredibly private yacht, available images reveal a main deck swimming pool, a large helipad with a hangar and a unique pod-style skylounge encased by curved glass. Her midnight-blue exterior is courtesy of Espen Øino, whilst interiors have been headed up by French studio François Zuretti.

American business magnate Larry Ellison is the co-founder of the billion-dollar computer tech corporation Oracle. In 2004, he commissioned the 138-metre Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun (pictured), which was the last yacht to come from the drawing boards of legendary designer Jon Bannenberg, sporting a military-esque profile with a lean destroyer-type hull and extensive use of structural glass. Rising Sun boasts 8,000 square metres of living space – including a wine cellar and basketball court – with a crew of 45 needed to support operations.

Ellison later sold the yacht to media mogul David Geffen, who famously hosted a parade of Hollywood's glitterati on board, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey. In 2011, Ellison appeared to downsize by taking delivery of the 87.8-metre Feadship yacht Musashi. Not unlike Rising Sun in its appearance, structural glass features heavily throughout with a central glass lift surrounded by a stainless steel and glass staircase that passes through every deck. He has reportedly moved to Perini Navi (and sailing yachts) in the years since, now cruising on board the 58.6-metre Katana.

The late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is responsible for two of the most iconic superyachts in the world. The 126.2-metre Octopus is perhaps his most famous. Built by Lürssen in 2003, this ice-classed superyacht was designed for extended cruising to the most remote locations on earth with a range of 12,500 nautical miles. Home to a helicopter garage, drive-in tender garage, six tenders and a submarine, she packs a serious punch within her 9,932GT – not to mention the cinema, swimming pool, recording studio, basketball court and spa. At the end of 2019, she joined the market for the very first time and remains the benchmark for exploration yachting, with several high-profile scientific discoveries under her (ice)belt.

Tatoosh is another honourable mention and was built by German shipyard Nobiskrug in 2000, three years prior to the delivery of Octopus. At 92.4 metres, she's smaller than her successor, but to describe Tatoosh as "small" would be an injustice. Highlights include a six-foot-deep swimming pool, a pair of helipads, a crew of 30, and a custom 12-metre Hinckley powerboat that she carries on her top deck.

The 78.2-metre Feadship superyacht Venus was built for late Apple boss and founder Steve Jobs. Constructed under the codename Project Aqua, Venus was launched to international fanfare in 2012, heralded for its extensive use of glass and pared-back design courtesy of Philippe Starck. Innovative features include a false top deck that conceals the communication and television receivers from view and a passarelle that, when opened, looks like the charging port of an iPhone. 

Venus’s interior details have been closely guarded since its launch, though photographers have glimpsed at her extraordinary bridge, which has multiple Mac computer screens lining the inside of its windows. Sadly, Jobs died a year before the yacht was delivered, with Venus now owned by his widow Laurene Powell Jobs. In 2024, Venus made headlines following a high-seas collision with the 104.6-metre Lady Moura.

American-Hungarian software architect Charles Simonyi – who led the team that built the first edition of the Microsoft Office software suite – was rumoured to have previously owned Lürssen’s iconic 70.7-metre SKAT.  Nearly two decades after her launch in 2002, she joined the market for the first time, with Simonyi thought to have upgraded to the 90-metre Norn, also built by the German yard. Both yachts, penned by Espen Øino, share similar design cues, including their militaristic exteriors, narrow glazing and steely paint jobs. 

For Norn, standout features include an al fresco cinema, greenhouse-style glazing on the upper deck and an adapted depth pool floor with dance floor. Little else is known about the build, which has remained private since her 2023 launch.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is a serial yacht owner, with all of his yachts named Dragonfly – after Google’s once-secret project to launch a censored search engine in China. The first Brin-owned vessel was the high-speed SilverYachts superyacht now known as Capricorn. Delivered in 2009, the 73.3-metre was hailed as the fastest, most fuel-efficient long-range cruising superyacht on the water with a transatlantic range at 22 knots and a fuel consumption of only 360 litres per hour at 18 knots, extending her range to 4,500 nautical miles. The vessel was applauded for its contribution to the disaster relief effort in Vanuatu after Hurricane Pam devastated the island in 2015, treating over 250 patients and moving 62 metric tons of freshwater ashore.

The SilverYachts build joined the market last year as Brin prepared to take delivery of his second Dragonfly, a 142.1-metre Lürssen. This marked quite a drastic step up for the tech billionaire, with Dragonfly double the length and over 10 times the volume of her predecessor. A staggering 9408GT houses a glass-bottom pool on the main deck, a cinema, a spa and a water sports centre. She also has a dedicated deck for business, home to a large office, a gym, a games room, and a helicopter hangar.

Google’s billionaire co-founder Larry Page purchased the 59.2-metre explorer yacht Senses from New Zealand businessman Sir Douglas Myers back in 2011. The globe-trotter features interiors by French architect Philippe Starck – also responsible for the design of Steve Jobs' custom yacht Venus – and can accommodate a total of 12 guests on board, with primary guests reaping the benefits of the master suite's gyro-stabilised bed. 

A proven charter yacht, on board highlights include an outdoor Jacuzzi, a top deck observation platform with sunbed and a snug lounge/library forward of the upper deck. Senses also houses an exceptional toy box with three high-speed tenders, six wave runners, a jet board and a JetLev. According to BOATPro, Senses was sold by Page to an unknown buyer in 2020. 

The world’s second-largest three-masted schooner is owned by fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg and her husband Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive of IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia Group. The 92.9-metre sailing yacht, named Eos, was built in Germany by Lürssen and delivered in 2006. She has since hosted the couple's star-studded group of friends, including Andy Cohen, Gayle King, Bradley Cooper, Harry Styles and Karlie Kloss. The interiors were designed by Francois Catroux, who Vanity Fair named as “the super-rich's favourite interior designer" in 2016, while the exterior design is owed to the late Bill Langan.

In 2024, the sailing yacht completed a six-month refit at Lürssen, which included the overhaul of all three masts – standing 61 metres tall – as well as a new coat of paint and an LED lighting upgrade.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt famously backed out of the purchase of the 81.3-metre Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero – now available for charter with Northrop & Johnson – but is rumoured to have moved on to a well-known 95.2-metre Lürssen. The former Kismet was sold to the billionaire in September 2023, marking one of the biggest brokerage deals of that year at a last known asking price of €149,000,000. The superyacht has since been renamed Whisper, an apt choice considering the relative secrecy surrounding her ownership. 

Espen Øino is responsible for her iconic exterior, while interiors are courtesy of British studio Reymond Langton, who was given a "champagne and caviar" brief from commissioning owner Shahid Khan, owner of a 122-metre Lürssen and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Standout details include the hi-tech, art deco saloon, a private observation platform, a 12-metre swimming pool and the Persian-inspired spa area with Hammam, plunge pool and hair salon.

The co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp, Jan Koum, is rumoured to own the 99.9-metre Feadship superyacht Moonrise, which made her first splash in the Netherlands in 2020. Her clean lines, penned by Chris Bottoms from Studio de Voogt, won its highly competitive category at the 2021 World Superyacht Awards with judges describing the yacht as "strong, attractive and masculine". Other top features include deck areas which provide "just about every facility imaginable" – including a helicopter landing area – modern interiors by Rémi Tessier, accommodation for up to 16 guests and capacity for 32 crew. 

Five years since her delivery, and it appears Koum is trading the sub-100-metre for a slightly larger model. Another Moonrise – this time measuring 101 metres – is currently under construction at Feadship, with delivery scheduled for July 2025. The original design team has been invited back for this latest instalment, though Moonrise sets herself apart from her smaller sibling by incorporating "numerous technological enhancements" and "design refinements".

Silicon Valley CEO and Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel reportedly owns the 94.8-metre Feadship superyacht Bliss. At 34 years old, Spiegel would be one of the Dutch yard's youngest clients.

Delivered in 2021, the motor yacht was penned by Feadship's Studio De Voogt Naval Architects and is currently cruising off the coast of Mexico, according to BOATPro. Details are scarce, though confirmed interior features include high ceilings, nine guest cabins, plentiful lounge areas and a sprawling gym and wellness area. A large swimming pool and helideck – which converts into a sports and games deck – can also be seen from the imagery available.