In this article, we bring you an exclusive ranking of the World's Most Expensive Lego, from number 7 to number 1, to keep the reader captivated to the very end. Discover the history, specifics and anecdotes behind each of these masterpieces, while exploring the fascinating world of luxury Lego and optimizing your search for quality investments.
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.
Carmine Loriente, founder of Facozinc, has amassed a fortune of over 30 million euros by specializing in the distribution of roofing materials in Wallonia. Based in Gilly, the company quickly established itself as a regional leader, with several distribution outlets and a storage area of over 20,000 m². With the support of his brother Vittorio and a strategic partnership with Sambre Invest, Carmine Loriente continues to open up new opportunities to develop his family empire in the construction industry.
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.
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.
Nele Van Damme and Koenraad Belsack, co-founders of Upgrade Estate, have built a student real estate empire in Belgium, with over 2,200 rooms under management. Their innovative business model based on private investment has led to a fortune estimated at over 100 million euros, making them key figures in the Belgian real estate market.
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, 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, 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.
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.
