The entrepreneurial world is evolving rapidly, but in 2025, a striking trend has emerged—for the first time in 15 years, there are no self-made billionaires under 30.

Instead, most of the wealthiest young entrepreneurs have inherited massive fortunes and are now managing their family empires.

Despite this shift, these young billionaires are making waves in industries ranging from tech and retail to finance and manufacturing.

Below is a look at the top 20 wealthiest entrepreneurs under 30 and how they built—or inherited—their fortunes.

1. Clemente Del Vecchio (20, Italy) – $5.8 Billion

As the son of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the late founder of EssilorLuxottica, Clemente inherited a massive stake in the company through Delfin, the family’s holding firm. EssilorLuxottica owns brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, making it a global powerhouse in eyewear.

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2. Livia Voigt (20, Brazil) – $1.3 Billion

Livia Voigt is a major shareholder in WEG, one of the world’s leading electrical equipment manufacturers. The company, which was co-founded by her grandfather, has a strong presence in the automation, motors, and renewable energy sectors.

3. Kim Jung-youn (20, South Korea) – $1.2 Billion

Kim Jung-youn holds a significant stake in NXC, the investment firm that owns Nexon, one of the largest video game companies in the world. The fortune was inherited from her late father, Kim Jung-ju, who was a pioneer in the gaming industry.

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4. Kevin David Lehmann (22, Germany) – $3.2 Billion

At just 22 years old, Kevin David Lehmann is Germany’s youngest billionaire. He inherited a stake in dm-drogerie markt, a leading German pharmacy chain with over 3,700 stores across Europe.

5. Luca Del Vecchio (23, Italy) – $5.8 Billion

Luca is the brother of Clemente Del Vecchio and shares the family’s eyewear empire. Alongside his siblings, he plays a role in overseeing EssilorLuxottica's expansion into new markets and digital retail innovations.

6. Remi Dassault (23, France) – $2.3 Billion

Remi Dassault is the heir to the Dassault Group, a French multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate. The company manufactures some of the world’s most advanced private jets and fighter aircraft.

7. Kim Jung-min (23, South Korea) – $1.2 Billion

The sister of Kim Jung-youn, Kim Jung-min shares ownership of NXC. Together, the siblings control a portfolio of tech and gaming companies that continue to thrive in the ever-expanding global gaming market.

8. Zahan Mistry (26, India) – $4.5 Billion

Zahan Mistry is part of India’s billionaire Mistry family, known for their stake in the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, a major player in construction, real estate, and infrastructure.

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9. Dora Voigt de Assis (26, Brazil) – $1.3 Billion

Dora Voigt de Assis, a relative of Livia Voigt, inherited substantial shares in WEG. She plays a role in expanding the company’s renewable energy projects and industrial automation.

10. Firoz Mistry (28, India) – $4.5 Billion

Firoz Mistry, Zahan Mistry’s sibling, also shares in the Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s fortune. His family has major investments in Tata Sons, one of India’s largest multinational conglomerates.

11. Austin Russell (29, USA) – $1.1 Billion

Unlike many on this list, Austin Russell is a self-made billionaire. As the founder of Luminar Technologies, he has revolutionized LiDAR technology for self-driving cars.

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12. Katharina Andresen (29, Norway) – $1.3 Billion

Katharina Andresen inherited a stake in Ferd, a Norwegian investment firm focused on real estate, private equity, and financial markets.

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13. Alexandra Andresen (28, Norway) – $1.3 Billion

Alexandra, Katharina’s younger sister, also holds ownership in Ferd. She remains active in expanding the family’s wealth through strategic investments.

14. Pedro de Godoy Bueno (29, Brazil) – $2.1 Billion

Pedro de Godoy Bueno inherited and now leads Diagnósticos da América SA, Latin America’s largest medical diagnostics company.

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15. Jonathan Kwok (29, Hong Kong) – $2.2 Billion

Jonathan Kwok inherited a stake in Sun Hung Kai Properties, one of Asia’s largest real estate firms, founded by his father.

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16. Lisa Draexlmaier (29, Germany) – $1.6 Billion

Lisa Draexlmaier is the CEO of the Draexlmaier Group, a top supplier of automotive components for brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

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17. Pavel Durov (29, Russia) – $1.5 Billion

The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been a rising star in tech and digital security. His platform has over 700 million active users.

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18. Bobby Murphy (29, USA) – $2.5 Billion

Bobby Murphy is the co-founder of Snapchat, alongside Evan Spiegel. He continues to be a major player in the social media landscape.

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19. Gustav Magnar Witzøe (29, Norway) – $3.9 Billion

Gustav owns nearly half of SalMar ASA, one of the largest salmon farming companies in the world.

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20. Evan Spiegel (29, USA) – $2.8 Billion

As the co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, Evan Spiegel has built one of the most influential social media platforms in the world.

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Conclusion

These young entrepreneurs are shaping industries worldwide, whether through tech innovations, real estate empires, or family business legacies. While the majority of this year’s wealthiest under 30 come from inherited fortunes, the few self-made entrepreneurs prove that strategic innovation still wins.

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