Asset Management

  • Laurent Drion: The Tech Visionary who Forged a 76-Million-Euro Empire

    "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.

  • Laurent Levaux: The Strategic Rectifier who orchestrated a 600 million euro sale

    Laurent Levaux, a graduate of UCLouvain and the University of Chicago, has established himself as one of Belgium's leading business turnarounds. From McKinsey consultant to CEO of Aviapartner, via the spectacular rescue of ABX, sold for 600 million euros, Levaux has demonstrated an exceptional ability to transform ailing companies. His impressive career includes key positions at Proximus, Bpost, and the presidency of Nethys, illustrating his versatility in a variety of sectors. An astute strategist and recognized crisis manager, Levaux has built a career marked by daring restructurings and resounding financial successes, making him a key figure on the Belgian business scene.

  • De Raedt-Verheyden family: Colossal 1.7-billion-euro empire in biotechnology

    Gino De Raedt and Frederica Verheyden have built a financial empire estimated at over 1.7 billion euros, from a simple medical laboratory in 1978 to major players in European biotechnology. Their journey, marked by strategic acquisitions and a spectacular merger with Biogroup, illustrates an exceptional entrepreneurial vision. With record dividends and diversified investments in real estate and private equity, the De Raedt-Verheyden couple have become one of Belgium's largest fortunes, while preparing for the future with their daughter Ann. Their story embodies the perfect blend of scientific innovation and financial genius.

  • The Van Malderen Dynasty: From Ontex to a €950 million Industrial Empire

    The Van Malderen family has built an industrial empire worth an estimated 950 million euros, from a modest production facility for medical products in Buggenhout. From Paul Van Malderen's creation of Ontex to Bart's international expansion of Drylock, via investments in real estate and winegrowing, the Van Malderens have boldly diversified their activities.