What Is Hasso Plattner’s Net Worth?

The San Jose Sharks are by no means the most prominent team across the NHL landscape, representing the Bay Area with a relatively small but passionate fan base.

Frequently ranked as one of the smallest NHL teams by market size and valuation, the Sharks may not be the largest asset in Hasso Plattner’s portfolio, but as one of the richest NHL owners, there’s little doubt the Berlin-born billionaire pays that any mind.

With one of the NHL’s exciting young cores looking to flip NHL betting odds on their head any given night, the Sharks are among the NHL’s most fascinating clubs, and their owner’s lucrative net worth will surely help them as they enter the next stages of contention.

How Much Is Hasso Plattner Worth?

According to the Forbes list of billionaires, Hasso Plattner is worth an estimated $12.7 billion dollars as of March 2026. 

That wealth comes, by and large, through his enormous enterprise software company, SAP, which he founded in 1972 and has served as chairman of since 2003, following decades as CEO.

Plattner is also ranked 20th among sports team owners by Forbes in 2026.

How Long Has Hasso Plattner Owned the Sharks?

Plattner has been involved as a partial owner of the San Jose Sharks since 2002, later becoming the majority owner in 2010 and eventually the sole owner by 2013.

Plattner’s initial purchase in 2002 was reported to be for an estimated $147 million. His 2010 and 2013 share acquisition valuations were not made public.

How Much of SAP Does Hasso Plattner Own?

According to the investment research and financial data platform TIKR, Plattner owns an estimated 6% stake in SAP, valued at roughly $10.7 billion.