5 Self-Made Female Billionaires Under 50

2. Melanie Perkins

Net Worth: $3.6 Billion

Age: 36

Melanie Perkins is one of the richest self-made female billionaires under 50. Perkins co-founded Canva in 2013 and serves the company as the CEO. Along with her husband, Cliff Obrecht, Perkins has an estimated 18% stake in Canva. Perkins is a great example of self-dedication as she led the company to the top despite investor skepticism.