Telegram founder Pavel Durov to fund IVF for women using his donated sperm, promises heirs a share of his fortune.

Russian tech billionaire Pavel Durov, has said he will cover the full cost of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for women under the age of 37 who want to conceive using his donated sperm, adding that all of his biological children will one day inherit a share of his fortune.

Durov, 41, who is estimated to be worth nearly $17 billion, has claimed to have already fathered at least 100 children through sperm donation, in addition to six children from 3 partners.

“As long as they can establish their shared DNA with me, someday maybe in 30 years from now, they will be entitled to a share of my estate after I’m gone."

“My past donating activities has helped over a hundred couples in 12 countries to have kids. Of course there are risks, but I don’t regret having been a donor. The shortage of healthy sperm has become an increasingly serious issue worldwide, and I’m proud that I did my part to help alleviate it."