Sir Jim Ratcliffe net worth in 2025: Manchester United stake, INEOS empire, investments, global assets, and more

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is the founder of the chemical giant INEOS, bought a 27.7% share at Manchester United for a whopping £1.3 billion in 2023, causing a stir, and later on he raised his stake to 28.94% by the end of 2024. Ratcliffe's wealth encompasses real estate in Monaco, Switzerland, and the UK, along with shares in yachts, private jets and other costly commodities. His comprehensive portfolio not only reflects his wealth but also confirms his position as one of the most powerful industrialists in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. As of 2026, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's total net worth is $17.5B according to Forbes.Ratcliffe’s INEOS led the club’s football operations, thus changing the whole management structure of United dramatically. Although the deal made Ratcliffe’s power in the global sports market extremely strong, the financial issue of the club restructuring has taken a toll on his wealth. The continuous loss of United in the fields, along with the huge expenses incurred from Old Trafford’s modernization, have increased the economic pressure, which is a contributing factor to the 2025 report of his wealth decreasing by £6.5 billion ($8.7 billion).Ratcliffe’s sports empire is not limited to football. INEOS has OGC Nice, a French club, as well; it has business dealings with Mercedes-AMG Petronas in Formula One racing and also has investments in top cycling and sailing sports. All these investments create a large footprint of Ratcliffe in sports globally, but at the same time, they are very costly, and thus, they strengthen the already existing delicate balance between prestige and viability. ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.The core of Ratcliffe’s wealth is in INEOS, the chemicals giant that he established in 1998 and which is still one of the largest privately held companies in the world. The group’s activities are in the areas of petrochemicals, energy, automotive, and consumer goods.The tale of Ratcliffe encompasses daring industrial development, high-risk sports ownership, and changes in luck. He still ranks among the richest and most powerful people in Britain despite the financial difficulties he had lately, with INEOS still being the base of his empire and Manchester United being the sports legacy in his global life.Also Read:Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses quarter of total wealth, slips in rich list