A global tech sell-off has wiped billions from the fortune of Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, slashing his wealth from almost $15 billion last year to about $7.7 billion as he navigates a complex divorce. Software companies around the world have been caught in a broad market sell-off as investors worry artificial intelligence could reduce the number of workers companies need. As his company faces growing market pressure, Cannon-Brookes is also navigating a complex divorce from his ex-wife Annie after they split in July 2023. Despite the market and marriage turmoil, Cannon-Brookes insisted Atlassian was building a 'f****** great business' during a quarterly earnings investor meeting. Others think software is dead,' Cannon-Brookes told shareholders.

Source: Daily Mail February 18, 2026 16:46 UTC