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.
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.
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.
Discover how David Guetta, legendary DJ with an estimated fortune of 185 million euros, continues to dominate the music industry. From his luxurious residences to his lucrative world tours, explore the secrets of his success and growing influence in 2025.
Meet Anthony Bourbon, French entrepreneur born on May 22 1988, founder of the innovative startup Feed. With an impressive fortune estimated at 130 million euros, Bourbon is the epitome of entrepreneurial success in France.
Rudi Mariën, a Belgian pharmacist and entrepreneur, has played a decisive role in the development of biotechnology in Belgium. Founder of Innogenetics and a key investor in numerous biotech companies, Mariën has accumulated assets of over 200 million euros. His commitment to innovation and technological development, notably through projects such as Tech Lane Ghent, continues to inspire the biotech sector worldwide.
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.
Cyril Hanouna Cyril Hanouna, born on September 23, 1974, is a major figure on French television. At the age of 49,...
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.
