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.

Yomi Denzel with online sales worth several million euros

Yomi Denzel: At 28, a meteoric rise in e-commerce

Yomi Denzel, a 28-year-old Swiss entrepreneur, has rapidly built a fortune estimated at 42 million euros through e-commerce and online training. His journey is inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs around the world, demonstrating that it's possible to turn an idea into a digital empire.

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Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar: The Belgian Entrepreneurial Couple with a Fortune of Over 1 Billion Euros

Rudi De Winter and Françoise Chombar, figureheads of Melexis and X-Fab, have built an empire in microelectronics, with a combined fortune of over 1 billion euros. Thanks to their expertise and leadership, Melexis is one of the world leaders in automotive sensors. Although they have recently reorganized their shareholdings, the couple continue to play a key role in the industry, illustrating the growing influence of Belgian entrepreneurs on the world stage.

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Jan Baert: The Media Visionary Behind a 374 Million Euro Fortune

Jan Baert, with an estimated fortune of 374 million euros, is a key figure in the Belgian media landscape. In association with Het Belang van Limburg and Gazet van Antwerpen, he has transformed Concentra into a major media player, notably through the formation of Mediahuis. Discover how the Baert family navigated the challenges of the market to build a solid and prosperous media empire, positioning themselves among the 80 richest families in Belgium.

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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.

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Jos Sluys: From Engineering to Venture Capital Empire, €450m Success Story

Immerse yourself in the world of Jos Sluys, civil engineer turned venture capital magnate, whose fortune exceeds 450 million euros. After graduating from the University of Brussels in 1986, his career evolved from a role at Unilever to the founding of Arinso, a pioneering SAP solutions company, which enjoyed a meteoric rise until its acquisition for 375 million euros.

Odoo management interface with various modules, a realization of Fabien Pinckaers' vision for simplified, integrated business management.

Fabien Pinckaers: Odoo's meteoric rise to 4 billion euros

Discover the inspiring story of Fabien Pinckaers and his company Odoo, which has transformed the business management software landscape with a revolutionary open-source model. From humble beginnings to a €4 billion valuation, Odoo embodies innovation with affordable ERP solutions for SMEs.