Families
134 families · 12 countries · 15 sectors
Widjaja Family
20BThe Widjaja family controls the Sinar Mas Group, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, with interests spanning agribusiness (Golden...
Wu Family (Shin Kong)
US$5-10 billionThe Wu family founded Shin Kong Group in Taiwan in the 1950s, starting with textiles and expanding into financial services, insurance, and real...
Wu Yajun Family (Longfor)
US$5-10 billionWu Yajun co-founded Longfor Group in 1993 in Chongqing, focusing on high-quality residential real estate. The company expanded nationally and went...
Xu Shihui Family (Dali Foods)
US$5-10 billionXu Shihui founded Dali Foods in 1992 in Fujian, China, initially producing pastries and snacks. The company grew into a leading food and beverage...
Yang Guoqiang Family (Country Garden)
15BThe Yang family founded Country Garden Holdings, one of China's largest real estate developers, in 1992. Patriarch Yang Guoqiang, a former farmer from...
Yao Zhenhua Family (Baoneng)
US$5-10 billionYao Zhenhua founded Baoneng Group in 2000, starting in real estate and logistics. The group expanded into financial services, insurance (e.g., Baoneng...
Yeoh Tiong Lay Family (YTL)
US$5-10 billionFounded by Yeoh Tiong Lay in 1955 as a construction firm in Malaysia. Core businesses include utilities (YTL Power), cement, property, and...
Yoovidhya Family (Red Bull)
26BThe Yoovidhya family is the Thai-Chinese dynasty behind Red Bull, the world's most popular energy drink. Founded by Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Chinese-Thai...
Zeng Yuqun Family (CATL)
45BZeng Yuqun, founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), built the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer...
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...
Zhang Li Family (R&F Properties)
Not publicly estimatedFounded by Zhang Li in 1994, R&F Properties is a major Chinese real estate developer headquartered in Guangzhou. Core businesses include residential...
Zhang Yiming Family (ByteDance)
45BZhang Yiming founded ByteDance in 2012, rapidly building it into the world's most valuable startup through AI-driven content platforms like Toutiao...
Zhou Hongyi Family (360)
US$2-4 billionZhou 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...
Zong Qinghou Family (Wahaha)
US$10-15 billionZong Qinghou founded Wahaha in 1987 in Hangzhou, starting as a children's nutrition drink manufacturer. It grew into China's largest beverage company...