photo of Christian Teunissen and his fortune of 200 million euros

Christian Teunissen: A fortune of over 250 million euros thanks to Xior Student Housing

Christian Teunissen, founder of Xior Student Housing, has built a fortune estimated at over 250 million euros by specializing in student housing. After founding his own real estate company in 2007, Teunissen developed an extensive property portfolio, which spread across Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. Thanks to Xior's IPO in 2015, his assets continue to grow, making him a key figure in Europe's student housing sector.

the Dockx family at a wealth management meeting

Dockx family: 39 million euros in assets and innovative real estate projects

The Dockx family, active in construction and renovation in Belgium, has built up a portfolio valued at 39 million euros. With ambitious projects such as the transformation of Château Cantecroy and residential developments in Mol and Antwerp, they have succeeded in combining innovation and tradition in the real estate sector. Their success testifies to their long-term commitment to sustainable, high-quality development.

Boël family: a fortune of over 3 billion euros and an industrial heritage in Belgium

Boël family: a fortune of over 3 billion euros and an industrial heritage in Belgium

The Boël family, with a fortune estimated at over 3 billion euros, has built its empire on the steel industry and strategic investments. Owners of the vast Court-Saint-Etienne estate and major shareholders in Sofina, their success is based on strategic marriages and prudent management. Today, the family continues to play an influential role in Belgium, while diversifying its assets in various sectors, notably with Nicolas Boël at the helm of Solvay.

Den dam building in Antwerp built by the Van Overstraeten family

3 Decades of Success: The Major Influence of the Van Overstraeten Family on Home Invest Belgium

Find out how Home Invest Belgium, with a market capitalization of 350 million euros, is breaking new ground in the real estate sector with sustainable projects like Den Dam, and how the Van Overstraeten family is shaping its ongoing success, holding 30.3% of shares since 2008. Delve deeper into their strategy of growing dividends, a sign of their robust commitment to shareholders.

Frank De Palmenaer

Frank De Palmenaer: Founder of ABO Group with a net worth of 42 million euros

Frank De Palmenaer, founder of ABO Group, is a key player in the field of environmental technologies in Belgium. With a personal fortune estimated at 42 million euros, De Palmenaer has transformed his company into a market leader with over 300 employees. In 2014, he strengthened ABO Group's position on the stock market through a reverse takeover, illustrating his strategic vision and commitment to innovation in the environmental sector.

Robert Hoornaert in photo

Robert Hoornaert: From Civil Engineer to Construction Emperor with an Estate Worth Over 130 Million Euros

Robert Hoornaert, a civil engineer by training, was able to transform a minority holding into a construction empire with assets estimated at over 130 million euros. At the helm of the Bruges-based Artes Group, Hoornaert has expanded the company through strategic acquisitions, strengthening its position in the Belgian building and construction sector. Find out how this visionary entrepreneur led the Artes Group to become one of the market leaders.

Photo of the micheils family and Jef Machiels

Jef Machiels: From Gravel Extraction to an Empire Worth Over 203 Million Euros

Jef Machiels and his family have transformed their business from gravel extraction to a diversified empire in waste treatment, renewable energy, sustainable construction and real estate. With assets estimated at over 203 million euros, the Machiels family is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable development and its expansion into innovative sectors, with projects such as 'Closing the Circle' and the Maastricht real estate development redefining industry standards.

photo of the heir to the Mestdagh family empire

Mestdagh family: From retail to real estate with assets of over 769 million euros

The Mestdagh family, with its roots in Belgian food retailing dating back to 1900, has evolved over time to become a major player in the real estate sector. After acquiring 16 Carrefour stores in 2010 and transforming its Champion network into Carrefour Market, the family reoriented its activities towards real estate in 2022, selling its supermarket network to Intermarché. Today, in partnership with the Mulliez family, their real estate assets are estimated at over 769 million euros, marking a strategic turning point in the history of this entrepreneurial family.

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Emsens family: a Belgian dynasty with assets worth 2.6 billion euros

The Emsens family, ranked among the 14 richest families in Belgium, controls an industrial empire with companies such as SCR-Sibelco, Aliaxis and Etex. These multinationals, specializing in sand mining, construction products and materials such as asbestos cement, reinforce the Emsens' influence on the global market. With assets of over 2.6 billion euros, the Emsens family is also extending its influence through strategic investments in companies such as Sofina and Solvay, consolidating their position as one of Belgium's leading industrial dynasties.