Asset Management

  • From Balta to Real Estate: Filip Balcaen and the Balcaen Family, a journey towards 1.4 billion Euros

    Filip Balcaen, wealthy Belgian entrepreneur, has built an empire with a fortune estimated at 1.4 billion euros. Former CEO of Balta and founder of IVC, sold for 1 billion euros to Mohawk, he continues to diversify his investments into real estate and renewable energies. With his two sons, Louis and Simon Balcaen, involved in the family business, the Balcaen family ranks among the wealthiest in Belgium, managing an impressive estate and living in discreet luxury.

  • Sofie Pollet: An Heiress with Over 165 Million Euros and an Innovative Vision for the Pollet Group

    Sofie Pollet, heiress to the Pollet Group, manages a fortune of over 165 million euros, overseeing the diversified activities of the family business. Specializing in water treatment, swimming pools and healthcare, the Pollet Group has evolved under her leadership, while remaining a key player in these industries. With companies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Sofie Pollet continues to strengthen the family heritage while bringing a modern and innovative vision for the future.

  • Laura Smet: From Family Inheritance to a Personal Fortune of 11 Million Euros

    Laura Smet has transformed her family inheritance into a personal fortune estimated at 11 million euros. This article traces her rise in the world of cinema, her successful forays into music and her wise investments. Discover how she has managed her parents' fame to build her own reputation and a solid estate, while committing herself to causes close to her heart.

  • 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.

  • Bruce Willis' Colossal Fortune Unveiled: A Journey Towards 250 Million Euros

    Immerse yourself in the fascinating life of Bruce Willis, the action movie icon who turned his Hollywood fame into a colossal fortune of 250 million euros in 2024. Discover how his iconic roles, astute real estate investments and diverse artistic projects have helped him build an impressive estate, making him one of the wealthiest actors of his generation.

  • The de Mévius family: a fortune of over 4 billion euros and historical influence in Belgium

    The de Mévius family, one of AB InBev's main shareholders, has a fortune of over 3.6 billion euros. Thanks to strategic alliances with other large families such as the Spoelberchs and the Van Dammes, the de Mévius family continues to play a major role in the Belgian industrial landscape. Their Verlinvest holding company manages billions of euros in investments, making them one of Belgium's most influential families.

  • The Rousseaux Family and Christophe Rousseaux: From Immoweb to Innovation with 221 Million Euros

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.