A founder, a fortune, and Microsoft’s final separation from the Bill Gates empire
- Posted on May 18, 2026
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A founder, a fortune, and Microsoft’s final separation from the Bill Gates empire
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has completed its sale of Microsoft shares. This marks the end of a significant financial tie to the company co-founded by Bill Gates. The foundation plans to disburse its endowment by 2045. This move occurs as Microsoft reasserts its dominance in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.