The 2025 Midas List shows venture capitalists riding the wave of America’s tech dominance. Alfred Lin tops Forbes’ ranking again, proving conservative principles of risk and reward drive success. His early bets on DoorDash and OpenAI—now worth $300 billion—highlight how free-market visionaries create wealth without government handouts.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX leads the charge as the world’s most valuable private company at $350 billion. Investors like Shaun Maguire and David Sacks cracked the list by backing Musk’s projects, a slap in the face to critics who dismiss private sector innovation. While bureaucrats push red tape, these capitalists are shooting for the stars—literally.
Woke startups take a backseat to real value creators. OpenAI’s $40 billion funding round smashed records, rewarding those who trusted AI’s potential early. Meanwhile, firms like Databricks and Anthropic prove tech isn’t about ESG scores—it’s about delivering results that matter to everyday Americans.
Nigel Morris, ranked 90th, embodies the grit of conservative investing. His five-year Midas streak stems from backing Brazil’s Nubank and fintech disruptors. While globalists push one-size-fits-all policies, Morris shows adapting to local markets—not top-down control—builds lasting success.
Massive valuations for private companies like Stripe reveal public markets’ decline under regulatory overreach. Savvy investors keep startups private longer to avoid Washington’s meddling. The left hates this, but hardworking Americans win when innovators aren’t strangled by red tape.
Silicon Valley’s rebound proves Trump-era tax cuts worked. The IPO freeze is thawing as companies finally see a pro-business horizon. Let’s hope the next administration learns: when you slash burdensome regulations, capitalism delivers miracles like $300 billion AI giants.
The Midas List isn’t just about money—it’s a roadmap for national revival. Every SpaceX rocket and AI breakthrough started with investors betting big on American talent. While the left attacks “greed,” these patriots fund the technologies keeping America ahead of China.
Conservatives should cheer this list. It’s a testament to what happens when government stays out of the way. Let’s keep Washington’s hands off our innovators and watch the next decade’s miracles unfold.
