Asset Management

  • 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.

  • Guido Dumarey: The Belgian Industrial Strategist with a Family Fortune of 745 Million Euros

    Guido Dumarey, Belgian engineer and businessman, has built an industrial empire through strategic acquisitions in the automotive sector. After turning Punch into a major, diversified player, he refocused his efforts on his private holding company, Creacorp, pursuing innovative projects such as Punch Powerglide. In 2019, he secured the future of his empire by involving his children, bringing the Dumarey family net worth to 745 million euros. Discover the journey of a pragmatic leader who remains a key player in the industry.

  • Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar: The Belgian Entrepreneurial Couple with a Fortune of Over 1 Billion Euros

    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.

  • The Janssen Family Dynasty: Secular Influence and a 3-Billion-Euro Fortune

    The Janssen family, one of Belgium's most influential dynasties, has positioned itself at the heart of the banking, industrial and pharmaceutical sectors. With assets estimated at over 3 billion euros, their legacy is marked by strategic alliances, notably with the Solvay group and UCB, and by rigorous management of their assets. From Daniel Janssen to Charles-Antoine Janssen, each generation has strengthened the family's grip on the Belgian economy. Discover how this family has combined tradition, innovation and strategy to become one of Belgium's wealthiest.

  • 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.

  • Dr. Paul Janssen: The Visionary Entrepreneur Behind a 300 Million Euro Fortune and a Pharmaceutical Legacy

    Dr. Paul Janssen, founder of Janssen Pharmaceutica, is one of the most influential figures in the Belgian pharmaceutical industry. With a legacy estimated at over 300 million euros, Janssen revolutionized medicine with innovative medicines, while remaining a central figure in the company after its takeover by Johnson & Johnson. In addition to his medical contributions, he left a significant cultural imprint, with a unique collection of pre-Columbian art. Discover how this visionary built a pharmaceutical empire while influencing Belgian art and economics.

  • Emsens family: 1.1 billion euros and a deep industrial heritage in sand mining

    The Emsens family, pillars of the SCR-Sibelco group, have fashioned an industrial empire centered on the extraction of quartz sand used in glass production. With assets estimated at 1.1 billion euros, SCR-Sibelco is a little-known but key player in the global mining industry. Their influence extends across Europe, the United States and Mexico, while navigating contemporary challenges such as subsidiary restructuring and global market fluctuations. Discover how this Belgian dynasty continues to influence the economy while adapting to new realities.