Lawrence Investments
Larry Ellison's Single Family Office · Walnut Creek, California
$160B estimated AUM · Led by Paul Marinelli
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About Lawrence Investments
Lawrence Investments is the single family office of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, founded in 1997 and based in Walnut Creek, California. Its principal role is to manage and act as a holding company for entities that make and hold private-equity and other investments on Ellison's behalf. Day-to-day management sits with a deliberately lean team led by president Paul Marinelli, reflecting Ellison's preference for confidentiality and speed.
The structure is genuinely multi-entity, tied to the Lawrence J. Ellison Revocable Trust and the Larry Ellison Foundation, and extends into operating interests such as Ellison's ownership of the Hawaiian island of Lanai (through Pulama Lanai) and, more recently, large media commitments associated with the Ellison family. Historically focused on technology and real estate, the office has been unusually active and high-profile in recent years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Investments?
Lawrence Investments is a single family office associated with Larry Ellison, based in Walnut Creek, California.
Where is Lawrence Investments located?
Lawrence Investments is based in Walnut Creek, California.
Who runs Lawrence Investments?
Lawrence Investments is run by Paul Marinelli, and manages the wealth of Larry Ellison.
How much does Lawrence Investments manage?
Lawrence Investments is estimated to oversee approximately $160B in assets. As a private family office it files no public AUM disclosures, so figures are third-party estimates compiled from public sources.