Family business

  • 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.

  • Bert family: a fortune of over 700 million euros thanks to the Kinepolis Empire

    The Bert family, founders of Kinepolis, have built a fortune estimated at over 700 million euros by transforming the European cinema industry with large-scale complexes. Despite financial challenges, such as the acquisition of Cinemaxx and the impact of the pandemic, Kinepolis continues to adapt and reinvent itself, keeping the Bert family among the wealthiest in Belgium. Their international expansion and innovative management of real estate assets testify to their ability to innovate in an ever-changing industry.

  • David Hallyday in 2025: A Fortune of 56 Million Euros and a Powerful Inheritance

    In 2025, David Hallyday is more influential than ever, with an estimated fortune of 56 million euros. This article reveals how he has leveraged his powerful legacy to build a diverse and successful career. Explore his musical successes, shrewd investments and involvement in motor sport, which have consolidated his financial and artistic position.

  • Blommaert Family: A Fortune of Over 108 Million Euros Between Fuel and Showbiz

    The Blommaert family, head of the Avia fuel distribution network in Belgium, controls assets estimated at over 108 million euros. With strategic centers across the country, brothers Jonas and Jakob Blommaert manage the family business while modernizing its operations. In addition, Aaron Blommaert, a rising figure in Belgian showbiz, adds an artistic dimension to the family's reputation, combining entrepreneurial heritage with media success.

  • 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.

  • Erwin De Keyser: A Fortune of 55 Million Euros and a Leader in the UV Ink Industry

    Belgian entrepreneur Erwin De Keyser has built up a fortune of over 55 million euros through the sale of the Trenal Group and his investments in UV inks specialist Arets Graphics. With venture capital holdings and strategic partnerships, he continues to play a key role in printing process innovation, while diversifying his assets.