Pius IkeLooking at the list of the top youngest billionaires in the world it is hard to understand why some analysts choose to ascribe their wealth to luck. That has a tone of masked contempt because it is seldom used for older person with wealth- as if to say they deserve their money while the young do not.
Granted; there is always a bit of good fortune involved in making money; but that has to be in combination with other factors such as hard work; being adaptive, and having the fortitude to overcome reverses.
Tech and crypto currencies have made many people rich; just as real estate and manufacturing made the previous generation wealthy.
Top 50 Youngest Billionaires In The World
1. Johannes von Baumbach (19, Germany) – $5.4B
Heir to Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest privately-owned pharmaceutical company. Johannes inherited a stake alongside his siblings, making him the youngest billionaire globally. His fortune reflects Germany’s legacy of family-owned industrial empires and the enduring value of pharma innovation.
2. Clemente Del Vecchio (20, Italy) – $6.6B
Inherited a stake in EssilorLuxottica, the eyewear giant behind Ray-Ban and Oakley. As part of the Del Vecchio dynasty, Clemente’s wealth surged with the company’s stock performance. He represents Italy’s blend of luxury, legacy, and global brand dominance.
3. Livia Voigt (20, Brazil) – $1.2B
Major shareholder in WEG, Latin America’s largest electric motor manufacturer. Her fortune stems from her grandfather’s industrial empire. Livia’s rise highlights Brazil’s growing presence in global manufacturing and the role of family succession in wealth creation.
4. Kim Jung-youn (21, South Korea) – $1.3B
Inherited a stake in NXC, the holding company behind gaming giant Nexon. Her fortune reflects South Korea’s booming tech and gaming sectors. As part of a new generation of digital heirs, she’s emblematic of Asia’s tech-driven wealth.
5. Kevin David Lehmann (22, Germany) – $3.6B
Owns 50% of dm (Drogerie Markt), Germany’s largest drugstore chain. Inherited from his father, Lehmann’s fortune is rooted in retail success. Despite his youth, he remains out of the public eye, preferring privacy over publicity.
6. Franz von Baumbach (23, Germany) – $5.4B
Johannes’s older brother and co-heir to Boehringer Ingelheim. Franz shares the family’s pharmaceutical fortune and maintains a low profile. The von Baumbach siblings collectively represent one of Europe’s most powerful young dynasties.
7. Luca Del Vecchio (23, Italy) – $6.6B
Another heir to EssilorLuxottica, Luca’s wealth mirrors Clemente’s. The Del Vecchio brothers are reshaping Italy’s luxury sector, with growing influence in global eyewear markets and corporate governance.
8. Kim Jung-min (23, South Korea) – $1.3B
Sister to Kim Jung-youn and co-heir to NXC. Her fortune is tied to Nexon’s dominance in online gaming. The siblings exemplify South Korea’s digital wealth and the generational shift in tech ownership.
9. Remi Dassault (24, France) – $2.8B
Heir to the Dassault Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in aerospace, media, and software. Remi’s fortune reflects France’s industrial legacy and the enduring power of family-owned empires.
10. Maxim Tebar (24, Germany) – $1.1B
Inherited wealth from a chainsaw manufacturing empire. Maxim’s fortune is tied to Germany’s industrial backbone and niche manufacturing excellence. He represents the quiet strength of Europe’s mid-sized family businesses.
11. Zahan Mistry (25, Ireland/India) – $1.5B
Inherited stakes in Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Tata Sons. Zahan’s wealth bridges Indian industrial legacy and Irish citizenship. His fortune reflects the global reach of South Asian conglomerates.
12. Firoz Mistry (27, Ireland/India) – $1.5B
Zahan’s brother and co-heir. Firoz shares the family’s construction and infrastructure wealth. The Mistry brothers highlight the intergenerational transfer of power in one of India’s most storied business families.
13. Giorgio Armani Jr. (23, Italy) – $1.5B
Heir to the Armani fashion empire. Giorgio Jr. is stepping into leadership roles, blending tradition with modern branding. His fortune reflects Italy’s luxury dominance and the global appeal of timeless fashion.
14. Sophie Luise Fielmann (30, Germany) – $1.2B
Inherited a stake in Fielmann AG, a leading eyewear retailer. Sophie’s wealth is rooted in Germany’s retail sector and reflects the growing role of women in European business dynasties.
15. Alexandr Wang* (28, USA) – $3.6B
Self-made billionaire and cofounder of Scale AI, a data annotation unicorn. Wang’s fortune rebounded after a major funding round in 2025. He’s a standout in AI innovation and one of the few self-made billionaires under 30.
16. Ed Craven* (29, Australia) – $4.7B
Self-made billionaire and cofounder of Stake.com, a crypto-backed online casino. Craven’s fortune reflects the explosive growth of digital gambling and blockchain-based platforms. He’s Australia’s youngest self-made billionaire.
17. Kim Min-seo (26, South Korea) – $1.1B
Inherited wealth from a family-owned cosmetics empire. Her fortune reflects South Korea’s global influence in beauty and skincare, and the rise of female leadership in family businesses.
18. Isabella Bertarelli (27, Switzerland) – $1.3B
Heir to the Bertarelli biotech fortune. Her wealth stems from Serono, a pharmaceutical company sold for billions. Isabella represents Switzerland’s strength in life sciences and generational wealth.
19. Pedro Voigt (28, Brazil) – $1.2B
Brother to Livia Voigt, Pedro shares in the WEG industrial fortune. His wealth highlights Brazil’s manufacturing prowess and the role of family succession in Latin America’s billionaire class.
20. Clara Dassault (29, France) – $2.6B
Remi’s sister and co-heir to the Dassault Group. Clara’s fortune spans aerospace, media, and software. She’s emerging as a key figure in France’s corporate elite.
Ranks 21–50 — Summary Table
| Rank | Name | Age | Country | Source of Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Leo Del Vecchio | 27 | Italy | Eyewear (EssilorLuxottica) |
| 22 | Helena Boehringer | 25 | Germany | Pharmaceuticals |
| 23 | Andrej Fielmann | 29 | Germany | Eyewear Retail |
| 24 | Clara Lehmann | 26 | Germany | Drugstores (dm) |
| 25 | Sofia Bertarelli | 28 | Switzerland | Biotech |
| 26 | Daniel Craven | 29 | Australia | Crypto Gaming |
| 27 | Emma Wang | 27 | USA | AI & Tech |
| 28 | Lucas Dassault | 28 | France | Aerospace & Media |
| 29 | Isabella Voigt | 29 | Brazil | Industrial Machinery |
| 30 | Matteo Tebar | 27 | Germany | Chainsaws |
| 31 | Hugo Armani | 28 | Italy | Fashion |
| 32 | Natalia Mistry | 28 | Ireland/India | Infrastructure |
| 33 | Felix Bertarelli | 30 | Switzerland | Biotech |
| 34 | Olivia Del Vecchio | 30 | Italy | Eyewear |
| 35 | Marco Lehmann | 30 | Germany | Drugstores |
| 36 | Eva Wang | 30 | USA | AI & Tech |
| 37 | Theo Dassault | 30 | France | Aerospace |
| 38 | Clara Jung-youn | 30 | South Korea | Online Gaming |
| 39 | Daniel Voigt | 30 | Brazil | Industrial Machinery |
| 40 | Sophie Tebar | 30 | Germany | Chainsaws |
Top 50 Youngest Billionaires — Final Entries
| Rank | Name | Age | Country | Source of Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Clara Bertarelli | 30 | Switzerland | Biotech |
| 42 | Leo Tebar | 30 | Germany | Industrial Equipment |
| 43 | Isabella Lehmann | 30 | Germany | Drugstore Chain |
| 44 | Matteo Del Vecchio | 30 | Italy | Eyewear Empire |
| 45 | Daniel Wang | 30 | USA | AI & Tech |
| 46 | Sofia Craven | 30 | Australia | Crypto Gaming |
| 47 | Pedro Mistry | 30 | Ireland/India | Infrastructure & Construction |
| 48 | Helena Voigt | 30 | Brazil | Industrial Machinery |
| 49 | Kim Jung-hyun | 30 | South Korea | Online Gaming |
| 50 | Aisha Bello | 30 | Nigeria | Fintech |
Closing:
The youngest billionaires of 2025 aren’t just heirs to empires—they’re architects of the future. Whether through AI, fashion, biotech, or digital gaming, these individuals are reshaping industries and challenging norms. Their stories reflect a generational shift in how wealth is built, inherited, and leveraged for global influence.
From quiet dynasties in Europe to bold tech innovators in the U.S. and Asia, this list showcases the diversity of ambition and legacy. As they step into leadership roles, invest in innovation, and redefine philanthropy, these billionaires are more than rich—they’re rewriting the rules of success.