Discover how Jean-Pierre Nadir built an impressive fortune of 22 million euros by revolutionizing online tourism with Easyvoyage. Immerse yourself in the inspiring story of this innovative French entrepreneur, key investor in 'Who Wants to Be My Partner?' in 2024."
Christophe Rousseaux, a key figure in the Rousseaux family, has built a fortune of over 221 million euros through Immoweb, Belgium's largest real estate platform. Heirs to the family empire, Christophe and Tanguy Rousseaux have diversified their investments through the Akiles fund, consolidating their wealth. The Rousseaux family's influence in both real estate and start-ups continues to make its mark on the Belgian and European economies.
Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar, figureheads of Melexis and X-Fab, have built an empire in microelectronics, with a combined fortune of over 1 billion euros. Thanks to their expertise and leadership, Melexis is one of the world leaders in automotive sensors. Although they have recently reorganized their shareholdings, the couple continue to play a key role in the industry, illustrating the growing influence of Belgian entrepreneurs on the world stage.
"Laurent Drion, Belgian Internet pioneer with Skynet, has transformed his initial success into a tech empire valued at over 76 million euros. Founder of E-Merge, an audacious venture capital fund, Drion has invested in over 30 promising tech startups, with stakes of up to 1.5 million euros. His flair for innovation, illustrated by the lucrative sale of Ogone, and his hands-on approach to venture capital have made him a key figure in the European tech ecosystem. From Skynet to CubeSats, Drion continues to shape the digital future, demonstrating that clear vision and calculated risk-taking can lead to considerable fortune in the tech world.
Discover I-Care, the leader in predictive maintenance founded by Fabrice Brion and Arnaud Stiévenart. Based in Mons, this innovative company, valued at 490 million euros, is revolutionizing industry with its vibration sensors and artificial intelligence-based solutions, reducing machine downtime by 20% and maintenance costs by 35%.
Discover the rise of Urbain Vandeurzen, from young engineer to successful entrepreneur, leading LMS to the forefront of industrial simulations until its acquisition by Siemens for 700 million euros. A journey marked by innovation, investment diversification with Smile Invest, and a passion for winegrowing.
Find out how Jürgen Ingels, a fintech pioneer in Belgium, transformed the financial industry with Clear2Pay and continues to drive innovation by supporting startups.
Immerse yourself in the world of Jos Sluys, civil engineer turned venture capital magnate, whose fortune exceeds 450 million euros. After graduating from the University of Brussels in 1986, his career evolved from a role at Unilever to the founding of Arinso, a pioneering SAP solutions company, which enjoyed a meteoric rise until its acquisition for 375 million euros.
Meet Frank Van Biesen, the Belgian entrepreneur behind FL Studio, the software that has transformed digital music. With a fortune in excess of 100 million euros, Van Biesen has revolutionized music creation.
Jean-Marie Cannie, co-creator of FL Studio, has revolutionized music production, generating a fortune of over 145 million euros. The software, acclaimed by stars such as Justin Bieber, offers an innovative platform for artists of all levels."
