Boël family: a fortune of over 3 billion euros and an industrial heritage in Belgium

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.

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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.

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Boucherie family: a fortune of over 30 million euros and an industrial heritage since 1928

The Boucherie family, originally from Izegem, built a fortune of over 30 million euros by specializing in the production of brushes and plastic products. Founded in 1928, the company diversified and merged with Italy's Borghi in 2014, strengthening its global position. Today, the Boucherie family continues to thrive, with facilities in the USA, India and China.

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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.

Logo of Immoweb, Christophe Rousseaux's company that helped create his fortune.

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.

Den dam building in Antwerp built by the Van Overstraeten family

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.

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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.

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Frédéric Cras: Head of the Wood Empire with a fortune of over 97 million Euros

Frédéric Cras, representing the fourth generation at the helm of the Cras family business, has transformed the company founded in 1878 into a market leader in the Belgian wood sector. Through strategic acquisitions and continuous expansion, Cras has strengthened its national presence while offering high-quality products under the Collstrop brand. Today, with a fortune of over 97 million euros, Frédéric Cras continues the family legacy while solidifying the company's reputation in the wood industry.

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Declerck-Allegaert Family: From Family Laboratory to an Empire Worth Over 37 Million Euros

The Declerck-Allegaert family, founders of Klinisch Laboratorium Declerck, have transformed a local business into a major player in healthcare services in Flanders. With advanced technologies and rapid medical results, this laboratory gained notoriety, culminating in its acquisition by Australian giant Sonic Healthcare in 2015. Today, with assets of over 37 million euros, the family continues to stand out for its commitment to the community and quality of care.