Naruatsu Baba, born in 1978 in Japan, is the founder and CEO of the smartphone game maker Colopl. He has invested heavily in virtual reality gaming and has been developing games since 2003.
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Founder and majority owner of the smartphone-game maker Colopl
💰 Net worth: $700 Million (2024)
Naruatsu Baba, renowned as a technology pioneer in Japan, is projected to have a net worth of $700 million by 2024. With his groundbreaking contributions to the tech industry, Baba has amassed vast wealth and garnered immense recognition. As the CEO and founder of Colopl, a renowned mobile gaming company, he has successfully created and released numerous hit games that have captivated millions worldwide. Baba's entrepreneurial spirit, innovative mindset, and unparalleled vision have greatly propelled him to become one of the most influential figures in Japan's technology sector.
2014
$2.2 Billion
2015
$1.6 Billion
2016
$1.2 Billion
2018
$700 Million
Biography/Timeline
2003
Baba joined KLab in 2003 and briefly worked at GREE starting in 2007. However, even while working full-time at start-up companies, he had been developing mobile game applications and websites as a side Business since his university days.
2008
He founded Colopl in 2008 as a developer and owns 59% of the company. Colopl has five of the largest-grossing apps for Android smartphones, including Professional Baseball PRIDE, Treasure Trove Detective and Dino Dominion.
2014
According to Forbes, he had an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion as of December 2014.
