Degroote: €180 million real estate and hotel empire in Belgium
Founded in 1975 by Xavier Degroote, the Degroote Real Estate Group, with family assets of €180 million, is a pillar of the Belgian real estate sector.
Van Biervliet Family: Belgian Pioneers with €87M and Global Real Estate Expansion
The Van Biervliet family, after selling its brickworks businesses in 1994, reinvested in the Fivanco holding company, focusing its expertise on real estate, particularly in international markets. With a diversified portfolio including major projects such as Sea Real Estates in Poland, the discreet but influential Belgian family continues to make its mark on the real estate sector.
Famille Blomme Construction: 500+ Homes in 7 Years and Continuing Expansion
With over two decades of expertise in the construction sector, Blomme has established itself as a key player, evolving from contractor to leading real estate developer.
Raymond Calozet: From a family business to a €45m construction and automotive empire
Raymond Calozet transformed Socogetra, the family business, into a civil engineering giant with a net worth of 45 million euros. Under his leadership, the company embraced diversification and internationalization, a legacy brilliantly perpetuated by his daughter Laurence in the real estate and automotive sectors.
Thomas & Piron: From humble beginnings to 538M€, Belgian Construction Empire
From its modest origins in 1974, Thomas & Piron, founded by Louis-Marie Piron and Charles Thomas, has become a construction giant in Belgium, with a fortune estimated at over 538 million euros.
Bart Versluys: Since 1908, the Rise of a Belgian Real Estate Empire
Bart Versluys, head of Versluys Bouwgroep, has transformed the family business, steeped in history since 1908, into a titan of Belgian real estate. With over 7,200 apartments built along the coast and a bold expansion into large-scale projects thanks to the partnership with Marc Coucke, Versluys is redefining the urban landscape.
Francis Wanten and Comfort Energy: Dominance in Energy Distribution with sales of €1 billion
Francis Wanten propelled Comfort Energy to the top of the Belgian energy distribution sector, achieving impressive sales of one billion euros through strategic acquisitions. His entrepreneurial vision has made Comfort Energy the undisputed market leader in fuel oil under the Esso brand.
Peter Blijweert: Aluminium Pioneer with €430m in Transactions
Peter Blijweert left his mark on the aluminum industry by transforming Aliplast into an international giant, closing transactions totaling 430 million euros. His commitment to innovation and humanitarian initiatives underlines an exceptional entrepreneurial career."
Groupe Lemahieu: Wood pioneer with assets of €87 million in Belgium
Since 1932, Groupe Lemahieu has established itself as an essential leader in the Belgian wood industry, with an estimated capital of 87 million euros. Their commitment to innovation and quality in the distribution of lumber and building panels is the key to their continued success.
Christian Dumolin: Belgian visionary at the head of a €720 million fortune
Christian Dumolin, a distinguished Belgian entrepreneur, has transformed his family's Koramic company into a diversified industrial empire, with assets valued at over 720 million euros. His pragmatic investment strategy and passion for art define his unique approach to business.