[45], In April 2021, he became the first shareholder of the company Unieuro, which is the largest Italian retailer of consumer electronics and household appliances by number of outlets, with a network of 460 stores throughout Italy. Xavier Niel décide alors d'investir en minoritaire dans un premier établissement à Paris sans vraiment y prêter attention. Created in late 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel and Matthieu Pigasse, Mediawan soon became one of the main independent European studios producing premium content. This service was responsible for 1 million euros of revenue per year for Iliad until the end of the minitel in France in 2012. In September 2020, through Iliad, he launched a public offer for the Polish operator Play, leader of the Polish mobile market with 15 million subscribers after having bought a 96% stake on the market for 2.2 billion euros. [36][37], In March 2020, he acquired France-Antilles, a daily newspaper in the French West Indies. [48], In February 2017, Vanity Fair named him the most influential French person in the world abroad. This minitel-site provided sex oriented chat services. Xavier Niel z Freeboxem. Technology entrepreneur Xavier Niel owns more than 70% of publicly-traded Iliad, the parent company of his telecom outfit Free. Lista najbogatszych ludzi świata 2021. Rekordy, niestraszna pandemia i wciąż jeden lider, https://pl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xavier_Niel&oldid=62984434, licencji Creative Commons: uznanie autorstwa, na tych samych warunkach, Korzystasz z Wikipedii tylko na własną odpowiedzialność. Kima Ventures already invested in 330 companies from February 2010 to August 2014 in 32 countries. Naturally, a lot of whining and lawsuits ensued. The company was rebranded into Epic on November,18th 2020. [20] In November 2019 he bought back at €120 more than 11.7 million Iliad shares (i.e. [1] [2] Jest także współwłaścicielem gazety Le Monde, [3] współwłaścicielem praw do piosenki My Way [4]. Business Insider described Xavier Niel and Jeremie Berrebi as almost certainly the most active angel investors in the world. Play, największy polski operator komórkowy, zmienia właściciela. Xavier Niel was born in 1967 in the suburbs of Paris. [11][12], Niel started early by developing telecommunication and data services and embarked at a young age on an entrepreneurial career soon after his father gave him a Sinclair ZX81 computer as a Christmas present when he was 15. [35], In February 2020, Niel acquired through his personal holding 100% of Groupe Nice-Matin, which edits the newspapers Nice-Matin, Var-Matin and Monaco-Matin. Od 2020 roku Niel jest większościowym udziałowcem operatora Play w Polsce[2][3][4]. [43] In 2021, 33 42 campuses have been opened in the world. [47], In August 2015, Wired named him as the seventh most influential personality in technology in the world. 25 sierpnia 1967 w Maisons-Alfort) – francuski przedsiębiorca, działający w branży telekomunikacyjnej i technologii przemysłowych, miliarder. Straight Outta Maisons-Alfort: Xavier Niel. 2011 Salon des entrepreneurs Paris Xavier Niel Illiad-Free.jpg 2,293 × 2,079; 1.13 MB Le 23 octobre 2014, Xavier Niel annonce la création du plus grand incubateur de jeunes pousses au monde, dans le treizième arrondissement parisien, au sein de la Halle Freyssinet57. [14], In 1995, he invested in the first Internet Service Provider in France, World-NET, created the previous year by Sébastien Socchard, Philippe Langlois and Pierre Séguret. Xavier Niel, born 25 August 1967 in Maisons-Alfort (birth time source: Didier Geslain), is a French entrepreneur and businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider Iliad … "Osez l'économie de demain ! Xavier Niel. Xavier Niel. [41] Since September 2015, Jean de La Rochebrochard is the Managing Partner of the fund. [34], In late 2010, along with Pierre Bergé and Matthieu Pigasse, Niel acquired a controlling stake in Groupe Le Monde which edits the daily newspaper Le Monde but also magazines such as l’Obs, Courrier International and Télérama. He has a daughter with her and two sons from a previous relationship, and lives in Paris. This company was sold for 30 million euros the year before the internet bubble burst.[15]. You’ll benefit from the community and meet other great entrepreneurs. Mr. Xavier Niel is an Independent Director at KKR & Co., Inc., an Independent Director at KKR Management LLC, a Member-Supervisory Board at Mediawan SA, a Chairman at 42 University, a Chairman at NJJ Capital SAS, a Founder & President at Kima Ventures SASU, a Chairman at Freebox SAS, a Chairman & Senior Vice President at Iliad, a Chairman at 1bis Place des Vosges SAS, a Chairman at … Zasiada również w zarządzie amerykańskiego funduszu inwestycyjnego KKR oraz w zarządzie Unibail Rodamco Westfield. [9][10], As of April 2021, his net worth is estimated at US$9.3 billion. In 1999, he founded Online, a French hosting company. "Xavier NIEL, Cofondateur de l'Ecole 42 19 października 2020. [21] Thanks to this operation financed by a loan guaranteed on Iliad shares held in his holding company Holdco, he increased his control from around 52% to 72%. He studied in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at the Saint-Michel-de-Picpus Catholic private high school. In 2002, Free launched a broadband package at a low price (€29.99 per month), which became the benchmark in the market. Znany jest przede wszystkim jako założyciel i większościowy udziałowiec francuskiej firmy Iliad, której jest prezesem. He was born on August 25, 1967 at Maisons-Alfort, France. To jeden z najbarwniejszych biznesmenów świata. Hôtels particuliers, commerces, bureaux, logements innovants ou non… Les investissements dans la pierre du milliardaire Xavier Niel foisonnent. Chesnot / Getty Images. [4] He is also co-owner of the newspaper Le Monde,[5] and co-owner of the rights of the song "My Way"[6] and owner of Monaco Telecom, Salt Mobile SA and Eir. Archives. Media in category "Xavier Niel" The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. He is the founder and majority shareholder of Iliad, a French internet service provider and mobile operator. [44], In June 2017, Niel welcomed the French President Emmanuel Macron for the inauguration of Station F, a business incubator for startups located in Paris, known as the largest in the world. Xavier Niel (born 25 August 1967) is a French billionaire businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider and Mobile operator Iliad trading under the Free brand (France's second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator). 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[1][2][3][50] He also owns since 2013 a five star hotel in Courchevel, France's luxurious ski resort. [38], In June 2020, Niel acquired Paris-Turf which is France's first horsing races newspaper. Xavier Niel (ur. Niel remains Iliad's majority shareholder, holding 71%[17] of the share capital. Iliad, for its part, took a 31.6% stake in Eir's capital with a call option to buy back 80% of NJJ's stake in 2024. Xavier Niel Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Contact Details, Wife, Affairs, Bio & More. [26], In April 2018, through NJJ he personally invested 330 million euros for 32.9% of the capital of Eir. French businessman – Xavier Niel was born in Maisons-Alfort (commune in Val-de-Marne, France) on August 25th, 1967 and is 53 years old today. [7] He is chairman and chief strategy officer for Iliad,[8] but also a board member of KKR and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. In one fell strike, he copied the complete phonebook from the Minitel to his website. X avier Niel (born 25 August 1967) is a French billionaire businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider and Mobile operator Iliad trading under the Free brand (France’s second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator). On 30 August 2005, a Nolle prosequi was pronounced for the procuring part of his indictment, while on 13 October 2006, he was given a 2 years suspended prison sentence for the misuse of company assets. ... Niel was of no mood to put up with the incumbent monopolist’s indifference towards a great business opportunity. Kim jest Xavier Niel, nowy właściciel Playa. Kupuje go Grupa Iliad należąca do Xaviera Niela, zwanego francuskim Steve’em Jobsem. It trades under the Free brand (France's second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator). [1], Xavier Niel was born into a middle class family; his father is a jurist in a pharmaceutical laboratory, and his mother is an accountant. Xavier Niel (Maisons-Alfort, 25 sierpnia 1967) jest francuskim przedsiębiorcą.Miliarder, działa w branży telekomunikacyjnej i technologii przemysłowych; znany jest przede wszystkim jako założyciel i większościowy udziałowiec francuskiej firmy Iliad, której jest prezesem. In 1999, he created Free, a French Internet service provider. by Jacques Knight | Feb 24, 2016 | HEROES At Presans, we like the idea of commandos. Niel started early by developing telecommunication and data services and embarked at a young age on an entrepreneurial career soon after his father gave him a Sinclair ZX81 computer as a birthday present. (Xavier Niel 2020, 2021 - Biography, Wikipedia info, Astrological Signs) Horoscope Shape Characteristics | Biography at Wikipedia 2021 Xavier Niel 2021 - Astrological Charts, Astrology Online Membre du Conseil national du numérique de 2011 à 2012, instigateur des établissements d'autoformation en informatique 42, il est aussi à l'origine du projet Station F à Paris. He is the son of Michel Niel (father) and Camille Fernande Perrot (mother). 20% of the company's shares) via a public share buyback operation, automatically raising the price to this level. Sprawdzamy, kim jest Xavier Niel, właściciel francuskiej firmy, która planuje wejście na polski rynek usług telekomunikacyjny. At the same time, Free developed and launched the Freebox: the first triple-play multi-service box in France. [49], Niel's domestic partner is Delphine Arnault, a billionaire in her own right and also the daughter of the richest man in France and Europe, Bernard Arnault. [32], On November, 13th 2020, the consortium obtained the resignation of Colin Dyer, president of the supervisory board but also its vice president and three other board members, at the end of this meeting Niel’s ally Leon Bressler was elected president of the supervisory Board. Xavier Niel was born on August 25, 1967 in Paris, France, France. After restructuring its assets leading to the creation of the holding HoldCo, Xavier Niel did major maneuvers to reconquer the markets and strengthen its position in the capital of Iliad. Xavier Niel finance l'essentiel du projet en investissant 25… Xavier Niel (born 25 August 1967) is a French billionaire businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider and Mobile operator Iliad trading under the Free brand (France's second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator). With more than 30 startup programs, 35 public administrations, 40 VC funds, 4 mentorship offices and 600 events per year, STATION F offers all the best resources and knowledge to help entrepreneurs grow their companies. He is French by natinoanliy. In 2018, the Iliad SA share price collapsed, going from €212 in January 2018 to €95 in November 2018. [23], On December 18, 2014, via its holding company NJJ Capital, he acquired for 2.7 billion dollars (2.8 billion Swiss francs) Orange Switzerland (owned by Apax Partners since 2012), which was renamed Salt Mobile SA in April 2015. At 19, he successfully created then sold his first company, a Minitel (a French forerunner of the internet) service company. The name came from the fact that modem access was really free, which caused some stir among other (non-free) French Internet providers, as well as it raised some questions about Free's business model. The free modem service had brought to the company a strong potential customers portfolio, many of them switching to the broadband for the sake of comfort. W listopadzie 2021 r. magazyn „Forbes” oszacował jego aktywa na 9,1 miliarda dolarów[5]. It captures a vital aspect of project-oriented management. A launch on fixed connectivity is also planned for 2021. [46], On 28 May 2004, Xavier Niel was indicted and detained for a month for alleged procuring and misuse of company assets, which occurred in several sex shops in which he was a shareholder. [39], In March 2010, Xavier Niel cofounded with Jeremie Berrebi Kima Ventures,[40] a fund dedicated to invest in 50 to 100 startups a year everywhere in the world. Through this, he became a millionaire in euros at the age of 24. maison xavier niel; Radio Felicidad en linea – Radio peruana; Radio Uno en vivo – Radio peruana; Studio 92 en linea – Radio peruana; Radio Capital en vivo – Radio peruana; Commentaires récents. In May 2019 Salt Mobile SA sold 90% of its towers for 800 million dollars to Cellnex[24][25], In September 2018, he bought 100% of the Cypriot operator MTN Cyprus through Monaco Telecom for 260 million euros, the carrier was rebranded into Epic in June 2019. Mini Bio; Name: Xavier Niel Born: 25th August 1967, Maisons-Alfort, Paris, France Occupation: Entrepreneur and businessman; First taste of success: His first business success was on France's fore runner to the internet called Minitel, he used this service to … La Maison is an investment club and asset manager composed of some of the most influential families and individuals in industry, tech and finance in Europe (i.e. Tę stronę ostatnio edytowano 12 kwi 2021, 20:48. [29][30], In October 2020, through his holding NJJ he buys shares on the stock market of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield with Leon Bressler and Susana Gallardo, the consortium announced in late October 2020 that their stake in the company exceeds 5%,[31] following their announcement the consortium was able to cancel the company’s plan of capital increase following a shareholders vote in early November 2020, consequently they gained three seats at the company’s board. [27], In April 2018, via NJJ, he acquired a stake in the capital of Tigo Senegal through the “Teyliom” consortium, a company which was rebranded into Free Senegal in October 2019. [16] In 2012, he created Free Mobile, which offered unlimited voice calls, text and data at the lowest price of the market in France (€19.99 per month).[18][19]. [22], In 2014, Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) sold its 55% economic interest in Monaco Telecom to NJJ Capital, an investment vehicle controlled by Xavier Niel for US$445 million. [33], On April, 7th 2021, Niel announced that he owns 15.5% of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. Xavier Niel (born 25 August 1967) is a French billionaire businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider and Mobile operator Iliad trading under the Free brand (France's second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator). After taking over a company subsequently renamed Iliad SA, Xavier Niel launched in 1996 the 1st reversed directory service on the Minitel. Xavier Niel (born 25 August 1967) is a French entrepreneur and businessman, active in the telecommunications and technology industry and best known as founder and majority shareholder of the French Internet service provider and Mobile operator Iliad trading under the Free brand (France’s second-largest ISP, and third mobile operator).