David Adelman

David Adelman

David Adelman (#1746)

Global Rank #1746
Country Rank #591
Country United States

David Adelman is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Real estate, asset management
  • United States
  • M
  • 54 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,746
Country Rank #591
Net Worth $2.4B
Previous Worth $2.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Real estate, asset management
Age 54 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Haverford, Pennsylvania
Citizenship United States

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 54
Source Of Wealth Real estate, asset management, Self Made
Residence Haverford, Pennsylvania
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.4B
Current Net Worth $2.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

David Adelman is a real estate, alternative investments and sports mogul. His Campus Apartments is one of the largest providers of on- and off-campus housing in America, with some $2 billion of properties across 80 schools in 23 states. He is also cofounded Future Standard, an alternative investments firm that manages $86 billion across mutual funds, REITs and other vehicles. He's vice chairman. He has a 7% stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He's spearheading a plan to build the Sixers a $1.3 billion arena. A Philadelphia native, Adelman got his start using $2,000 of bar mitzvah money to invest with student housing entrepreneur and family friend Alan Horwitz. He then went to work for Horwitz, rising to CEO at age 25, and began taking more and more of the equity as he expanded Campus Apartments nationwide.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to David Adelman.

#1755
Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Adelman first invested in a building at the corner of 45th and Pine streets, which he still owns today. He chose it at age 13 because it was the tallest one he saw.

Through his Darco Capital, Adelman has invested in everything from soccer club Crystal Palace F.C. to private jet charter company WheelsUp, where he's on the board.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking David Adelman's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.4B (May 4, 2026)