Families

134 families · 12 countries · 15 sectors

Indonesia

Widjaja Family

20B

The Widjaja family controls the Sinar Mas Group, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, with interests spanning agribusiness (Golden...

Founder: Eka Tjipta Widjaja
AgribusinessEnergy & MaterialsReal Estate & InfrastructureFinancial Services+1
indonesiasoutheast-asiabillionaire
Taiwan

Wu Family (Shin Kong)

US$5-10 billion

The Wu family founded Shin Kong Group in Taiwan in the 1950s, starting with textiles and expanding into financial services, insurance, and real...

Founder: Wu Ho-su
Financial ServicesConsumer GoodsReal Estate & Infrastructure
taiwangreater-chinadecabillion
Mainland China

Wu Yajun Family (Longfor)

US$5-10 billion

Wu Yajun co-founded Longfor Group in 1993 in Chongqing, focusing on high-quality residential real estate. The company expanded nationally and went...

Founder: Wu Yajun
Real Estate & InfrastructureFinancial Services
mainland-chinagreater-chinadecabillion
Mainland China

Xu Shihui Family (Dali Foods)

US$5-10 billion

Xu Shihui founded Dali Foods in 1992 in Fujian, China, initially producing pastries and snacks. The company grew into a leading food and beverage...

Founder: Xu Shihui
Consumer Goods
mainland-chinagreater-chinadecabillion
Mainland China

Yang Guoqiang Family (Country Garden)

15B

The Yang family founded Country Garden Holdings, one of China's largest real estate developers, in 1992. Patriarch Yang Guoqiang, a former farmer from...

Founder: Yang Guoqiang
Real Estate & InfrastructureInternet & Digital ServicesTechnology & Electronics
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Yao Zhenhua Family (Baoneng)

US$5-10 billion

Yao Zhenhua founded Baoneng Group in 2000, starting in real estate and logistics. The group expanded into financial services, insurance (e.g., Baoneng...

Founder: Yao Zhenhua
Real Estate & InfrastructureFinancial ServicesAutomotiveHealthcare
mainland-chinagreater-chinadecabillion
Malaysia

Yeoh Tiong Lay Family (YTL)

US$5-10 billion

Founded by Yeoh Tiong Lay in 1955 as a construction firm in Malaysia. Core businesses include utilities (YTL Power), cement, property, and...

Founder: Yeoh Tiong Lay
UtilitiesReal Estate & InfrastructureHospitality & Entertainment
malaysiasoutheast-asiadecabillion
Thailand

Yoovidhya Family (Red Bull)

26B

The Yoovidhya family is the Thai-Chinese dynasty behind Red Bull, the world's most popular energy drink. Founded by Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Chinese-Thai...

Founder: Chaleo Yoovidhya (deceased, succeeded by his son Chalerm Yoovidhya)
Consumer GoodsReal Estate & InfrastructureTransportation & LogisticsTechnology & Electronics
thailandsoutheast-asiabillionaire
Mainland China

Zeng Yuqun Family (CATL)

45B

Zeng Yuqun, founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), built the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer...

Founder: Zeng Yuqun
Energy & MaterialsAutomotive
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Zhang Jindong Family (Suning)

Not publicly estimated (debt-laden, assets under restructuring)

Founded by Zhang Jindong in 1990 as a small air conditioning shop in Nanjing, Suning grew into China's largest non-state retail enterprise. Core...

Founder: Zhang Jindong
Consumer GoodsInternet & Digital ServicesReal Estate & InfrastructureTransportation & Logistics+1
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Zhang Li Family (R&F Properties)

Not publicly estimated

Founded by Zhang Li in 1994, R&F Properties is a major Chinese real estate developer headquartered in Guangzhou. Core businesses include residential...

Founder: Zhang Li
Real Estate & InfrastructureReal Estate & InfrastructureHospitality & Entertainment
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Zhang Yiming Family (ByteDance)

45B

Zhang Yiming founded ByteDance in 2012, rapidly building it into the world's most valuable startup through AI-driven content platforms like Toutiao...

Founder: Zhang Yiming
Technology & ElectronicsFinancial Services
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Zhou Hongyi Family (360)

US$2-4 billion

Zhou Hongyi founded Qihoo 360 in 2005, initially as an antivirus software provider. The company went public on the NYSE in 2011 and was privatized in...

Founder: Zhou Hongyi
Technology & ElectronicsInternet & Digital Services
mainland-chinagreater-chinabillionaire
Mainland China

Zong Qinghou Family (Wahaha)

US$10-15 billion

Zong Qinghou founded Wahaha in 1987 in Hangzhou, starting as a children's nutrition drink manufacturer. It grew into China's largest beverage company...

Founder: Zong Qinghou
Consumer Goods
mainland-chinagreater-chinadecabillion