Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Allocates $14 Billion Estate Equally Among Over 100 Biological Children
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has included over 100 of his biological children in his $14 billion estate plan, with each child set to inherit approximately $132 million after a 30-year period.
Pavel Durov, the 40-year-old founder of Telegram, has reportedly included over 100 of his biological children in his $14 billion estate plan. Durov has six children with three partners and has also been a sperm donor for 15 years, resulting in over 100 offspring across 12 countries. In a recent interview with Le Point, Durov stated, "I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations. They are all my children and will all have the same rights." Each child is set to inherit approximately $132 million. However, Durov specified that his children would not have access to the inheritance until 30 years from now, emphasizing his desire for them to build their own lives independently. The process for these children to claim their inheritance may depend on whether Durov was a known or anonymous donor, as per regulations in different countries. Durov founded Telegram in 2013 as a messaging app emphasizing user privacy. In August 2024, he was placed under formal investigation in France for alleged complicity in enabling illicit activities on the platform. Durov has denied these allegations, asserting that Telegram complies with European digital regulations. Other prominent figures, such as Bill Gates and Laurene Powell Jobs, have also made decisions regarding the distribution of their wealth to their children, often emphasizing the importance of personal achievement and responsibility.