Top 10 Youngest Billionaires In The World: Becoming a billionaire at an early age is the dream of many but only a few succeed. The world's youngest millionaires have wowed everyone with their achievement, ability and hard work. Well, the majority of the youngest billionaires inherited their wealth from their families, but many older billionaires worked hard and acquired their fortunes for themselves. However, some young self-made billionaires have faced the challenges of starting businesses and creating new ideas. Their journeys show their hard work, persistence and willingness to take risks.
These people built their wealth through technology, entrepreneurship, investments or inherited wealth. They show that age does not hinder to achieve big goals. These young billionaires, whether they acquired or earned their fortunes, are not just establishing businesses but also defining the future. They demonstrate that with dedication and enthusiasm, huge ambitions can become reality.
Let's have a look at the top ten youngest billionaires in the world and how they earned this much fortune;
Name | Gender | Age | Net worth | Source | Country |
1. Clemente Del Vecchio | Male | 20 | $5.2 Billion | EssilorLuxottica, Delfin | Italy |
2. Livia Voigt | Female | 20 | $1.3 Billion | WEG | Brazil |
3. Kim Jung-Youn | Female | 20 | $1.2 Billion | NXC, Nexon | South Korea |
4. Kevin David Lehmann | Male | 22 | $3.1 Billion | Drugstores | Germany |
5. Kim Jung-min | Female | 22 | $1.2 Billion | NXC, Nexon | South Korea |
6. Luca Del Vecchio | Male | 23 | $5.2 Billion | EssilorLuxoticca, Delfin | Italy |
7. Remi Dassault | Male | 23 | $2.1 Billion | Dassault Aerospace and Software | France |
8. Zahan Mistry | Male | 25 | $4.9 Billion | Shapoorji Pallonji Group | Ireland |
9. Dora Voigt de Assis | Female | 26 | $1.3 Billion | WEG | Brazil |
10. Firoz Mistry | Male | 27 | $4.9 Billion | Shapoorji Pallonji Group | Ireland |
Clemente inherited money from his father, Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Luxottica, the world's largest eyewear firm. He is among the youngest heirs and the Del Vecchio family has a long history of involvement in the Italian eyewear and luxury goods industries.
Livia amassed her fortune through her family's major electrical motor manufacturer company, WEG. The company was founded by her grandpa, Werner Ricardo Voigt along with the late billionaires Eggon Joao da Silva and Geraldo Werninghaus.
The youngest daughter of the late Kim Jung-ju, who founded Nexon, South Korea's top gaming firm. The family has strong ties to the worldwide gaming and technology industries.
Kevin David inherited his wealth from his father, Guenther Lehmann, who owned a significant part in the German pharmacy company DM-Drogeriemarkt. The Lehmann family is well-known in Germany for its retail and business ventures.
Like her sister Kim Jung-youn, Kim Jung-min also inherited her wealth from Nexon, a leader in the global gaming industry.
Like his brother Clemente, Luca, along with his siblings, inherited a stake in Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company, founded by their father, Leonardo Del Vecchio.
Remi inherited his fortune from his family's Dassault Group in France, which is a pioneer in the aviation and software industries. The family is well-known in France for their contributions to aircraft and engineering.
Zahan Mistry is the heir to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, India's largest building and engineering firm created by his family. The Mistry family is well-known for their involvement with Tata Sons and industrial leadership.
Dora Voigt is an elder sister to Livia Voigt, who inherited her wealth from her family’s company WEG, a major electrical motor manufacturer company just like Livia Voigt does.
Firoz Mistry is another successor to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, carrying on the Mistry family's tradition in construction, engineering, and Tata Sons. The family remains powerful in India's corporate environment.
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