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Stefan Quandt is a German businessman and billionaire heir with an estimated net worth of $26 billion. He is best known for his substantial ownership stake in BMW, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. He inherited part of his family’s industrial fortune and expanded his business interests across several sectors, including logistics, pharmaceuticals, digital security and renewable energy.
Quandt is the son of industrialist Herbert Quandt, who played a major role in rescuing BMW from financial difficulties in 1959. Through his investments and family inheritance, Stefan became the company’s largest individual shareholder. He manages many of his investments through holding companies, including Delton AG and Aqton SE.
BMW is the main source of Stefan Quandt’s wealth. He inherited a 17.4% stake in the German automobile manufacturer following his father’s death in 1982. Over the years, he increased his ownership through additional share purchases and inherited assets.