Xavier Niel
Fondateur chez ILIAD
Fortune : 4 041 M $ au 31/03/2025
Profil
Principal dirigeant et actionnaire d'Iliad, la société mère du fournisseur d'accès Internet Free, Xavier Niel traine une réputation de trublion de l'internet en France. Avec 150,2 millions d'euros de résultat net et une progression de 29,7% en 2007, l'homme était classé 8ème plus grosse fortune de France par le magazine Forbes en 2011.
Après des études courtes, Xavier Niel abandonne sa prepa en maths sup' pour se lancer dans le minitel rose. Il crée et gère lui-même des serveurs, ce qui lui permet de se constituer rapidement une petite fortune. Cette activité dans le réseau de charme collera à l'homme une image sulfureuse qui lui vaut d'être accusé de proxénétisme aggravé avant de bénéficier d'un non-lieu en 2007.
En 1993, il fonde Worldnet, le premier fournisseur d'accès Internet en France qu'il revendra en 2000. En 1997, il a l'idée de lancer 3617 Annu, un annuaire inversé qui connait un succès immédiat.
En 1999, il créé Free, un fournisseur d'accès à Internet. En 2002, Free lance un pack internet à des prix défiants toutes concurrences (29.99 € par mois).Ce pack deviendra rapidement le produit phare de la société. Par la suite Free lance la Freebox ; un modem proposant des offres triple-play.
Avec ses deux complices, Olivier Rosenfeld, le directeur financier et Michael Boukobza, directeur général d'Iliad, Xavier Niel décide l'introduction en bourse de Free en 2004. En 2005, Iliad-Free affiche une capitalisation de 2,3 milliards d'euros.
Alors que la stratégie des fournisseurs internet privilégie les acquisitions et les fusions, Xavier Niel ne jure que par là croissance interne. En 2008, il a la possibilité de racheter Alice ADSL, il hésite puis finit par saisir l'occasion qui lui permet de reprendre 954 000 abonnés du fournisseur Internet. Il devient numéro deux du marché devant Neuf-SFR. Désormais Alice-Free détiennent 26 % de parts de marché.
En janvier 2008, Free obtient enfin la licence de téléphonie mobile 3G tant attendue, même si cette dernière est restrictive puisque limitée à 10 millions d'abonnés.
Le 10 Janvier 2012, Free a lancé ses offres en téléphonie mobile, des offres inédites, à des prix dérisoires et sans engagement (forfait illimité à 19.99 €).
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
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| 13/03/2025 | 70 470 018 ( 40,95 % ) | 2 133 M $ | 31/03/2025 | |
| 31/12/2024 | 21 666 482 ( 15,15 % ) | 1 823 M $ | 31/03/2025 | |
GAM HOLDING AG 76 % | 31/12/2024 | 809 595 997 ( 76 % ) | 81 M $ | 31/03/2025 |
KKR & CO INC 0 % | 12/12/2024 | 30 273 ( 0 % ) | 3 M $ | 31/03/2025 |
Dernières actualités sur Xavier Niel
Postes actifs de Xavier Niel
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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| MEDIAWAN | Fondateur | 01/01/2015 |
| ILIAD | Fondateur | 31/08/1987 |
| TERACT | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 17/09/2020 |
| KKR & CO. INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2018 |
eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd.
 eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd. engages in the provision of fixed line and mobile telecommunications services. The company was founded on April 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
NJJ Télécom Europe SASU
 NJJ Télécom Europe SASU Investment ManagersFinance NJJ Télécom Europe SASU provides investment services. The company is based in Paris, France. | Président | - |
NJJ Boru SASU
 NJJ Boru SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Boru SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Président | - |
Njj Galway SASU
 Njj Galway SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance Njj Galway SASU provides investment services. | Président | - |
NJJ Tara SASU
 NJJ Tara SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Tara holding company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Président | - |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 4 |
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| ATEME | Electronic Technology |
| UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD SE | Finance |
| TERACT | Retail Trade |
| KKR & CO. INC. | Finance |
| Entreprise privées | 79 |
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NJJ Market SAS | |
Kima Ventures SASU
 Kima Ventures SASU Investment ManagersFinance Kima Ventures SASU (KV) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Jeremie Berrebi and Xavier Niel. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
Le Monde SA
 Le Monde SA Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Le Monde SA publishes daily newspapers. It offers culture, economy, property, travel, television programs and public desk news. The company was founded by Hubert Beuve-Mery in 1944 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
Atelier 37 SAS | |
Elysées Capital SCI | |
Société Éditrice du Monde SA
 Société Éditrice du Monde SA Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Société Éditrice du Monde SA engages in publishing newspaper. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
NJJ Holding SASU
 NJJ Holding SASU MiscellaneousMiscellaneous NJJ Holding SAS is an investment holding company with interest in financial services sector. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Miscellaneous |
NJJ Immobilier SAS | |
Le Nouvel Observateur du Monde SA
 Le Nouvel Observateur du Monde SA Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Le Nouvel Observateur du Monde SA operates as news magazine publisher. Its offers articles about current affairs, business, economy, sports, science, and leisure. The company was founded by Jean Daniel and Claude Perdriel on March 31, 1965 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
Mediawan SAS
 Mediawan SAS Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Mediawan SA provides media content platform. It operates its business in the following activities: Television Channels and Publishing; and Production and Distribution. The Television Channels and Publishing Activity focuses in Group AB, which publishes 19 television channels. The Production and Distribution Activity includes Group AB's operations in the production of fiction, animation, and documentary programming. The company was founded by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel, and Matthieu Pigasse on December 15, 2015 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
My Love Affair Ltd.
 My Love Affair Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services My Love Affair Ltd. operates as a marketing agency. The firm offers ideas, concepts, and marketing studies. It serves brands and advertising agencies. The company was founded by Cathy Guetta and Raphael Aflalo on 19 April, 2011 and is headquartered in Southwark London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Sons | |
NJJ Invest Tel SAS | |
3617 ANNU | |
Free SAS
 Free SAS Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Free SAS operates as an Internet service provider. The company was founded by Xavier Niel and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Technology Services |
Conseil National du Numérique | |
Arts Live Entertainment SAS
 Arts Live Entertainment SAS Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Arts Live Entertainment SAS engages in the provision of online live show production and theaters operation. It offers cultural and artist show and, Tour. The firm operates the Théâtre de Paris, Théâtre de la Michodière and, Theater des Bouffes Parisiens. The company was founded by Richard Caillat in 2010 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
Step-In SAS
 Step-In SAS Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Step-In SAS develops mobile application for shopping enthusiasts. It rewards user every time one enters a store, through the number of steps made. The company was founded by Olivier Serfaty in 2012 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Technology Services |
NJJ Capital SAS
 NJJ Capital SAS Investment ManagersFinance NJJ Capital (NJJ Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Niel Xavier B founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
KKR Management LLC
 KKR Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of KKR & Co., Inc., KKR Management LLC is a company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by George Rosenberg Roberts. George Rosenberg Roberts has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
Iliad SA
 Iliad SA Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Iliad SA engages in the provision of Internet access and telecommunication services. It offers fixed and mobile telephony services, prepaid phone cards, and internet access providing and hosting services. It operates through the following segments: France B2C, Italy, Poland, and Other. The company was founded by Xavier Niel on August 31, 1987 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Communications |
Sehf SAS | |
Njj Indian Ocean SAS | |
Njj Invest Alpha SAS | |
Njj Invest Gamma SAS | |
Njj Invest Beta SAS | |
Njj Europe Acquisition SAS | |
Njj Animation SAS | |
It Solutions Factory SAS | |
NJJ Capital Monaco Acquisition SASU | |
Sons Holdco SAS | |
Blackpills SAS | |
Njj Entertainment SAS | |
Njj Suisse Acquisition SAS | |
Njj Innovation SAS | |
Njj Presse SAS
 Njj Presse SAS Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Njj Presse SAS is a publishing company based in Paris, France. The French company operates in the publishing industry. | Consumer Services |
Matterhorn Gph SAS | |
Salt Mobile AG
 Salt Mobile AG Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Salt Mobile AG engages in the provision of wireless telecommunications services. It offers mobile and fixed telephony, mobile broadband and internet services. The firm provides its services to the residential and business segments. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Renens, Switzerland. | Communications |
Monaco Telecom SAM
 Monaco Telecom SAM Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Monaco Telecom SAM provides fixed and mobile telecommunications services. It also offers internet and networks, telephony, security, hosting and cloud. The firm serves individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Monaco. | Communications |
WorldNet
 WorldNet Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Next Alt SARL, WorldNet is an internet service provider. The company is located in France. The French company was founded by Pierre Séguret, Xavier B. Niel. WorldNet was acquired by Kaptech Sa on May 01, 2000. | Communications |
KKR Group Co., Inc.
 KKR Group Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KKR Group Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment and private equity asset management services. The firm manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. It operates through the Asset Management and Insurance segments. The Asset Management segment includes investment management and other services to funds, vehicles, collateral loan obligations, managed accounts and portfolio companies, and transaction-specific income from capital markets transactions. The Insurance segment offers retirement and life insurance services which provide a suite of protection, legacy and savings products to customers and reinsurance solutions to clients across individual and institutional markets. The company was founded by Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
NJJ Télécom SASU
 NJJ Télécom SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Télécom SASU functions as an investment holding French company. | Finance |
NJJ Exclusive SAS
 NJJ Exclusive SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Exclusive SAS functions as an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
1bis Place des Vosges SAS
 1bis Place des Vosges SAS Real Estate DevelopmentFinance 1bis Place des Vosges SAS provides accommodation renting services. The private company is based in France, specifically in the 75008 area. | Finance |
Golf du Lys-Chantilly SASU
 Golf du Lys-Chantilly SASU Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Golf du Lys-Chantilly SASU is a sports association located in Chantilly, France. The French company offers a prestigious golf course that is one of the most attractive places in the area, only 35km from Paris. In addition to the golf course, the private company also has a youth house that offers collective, sporting, and fun activities for children aged 6 and above throughout the year. The company also has a 9-hole Pitch & Putt course designed by golf architect Didier Fruchet, which is suitable for both children and adults. | Consumer Services |
Invest SB SAS
 Invest SB SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Invest SB SAS is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Investco SASU
 NJJ Investco SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Investco SASU is an investment holding private company based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ North Atlantic SASU
 NJJ North Atlantic SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ North Atlantic SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Project Two SASU
 NJJ Project Two SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Project Two SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Project Three SASU
 NJJ Project Three SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Project Three SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd.
eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications eircom Holdings (Ireland) Ltd. engages in the provision of fixed line and mobile telecommunications services. The company was founded on April 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Communications |
9 rue de Lagny SARLU
 9 rue de Lagny SARLU Real Estate DevelopmentFinance 9 rue de Lagny SARLU is a French company that provides real estate services. The company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Strategy SASU
 NJJ Strategy SASU Real Estate DevelopmentFinance NJJ Strategy SASU provides investment services. | Finance |
NJJ Tara SASU
NJJ Tara SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Tara holding company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
Njj Galway SASU
Njj Galway SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance Njj Galway SASU provides investment services. | Finance |
NJJ Boru SASU
NJJ Boru SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Boru SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Project Five SASU
 NJJ Project Five SASU Financial ConglomeratesFinance NJJ Project Five SASU is an investment holding French company. The private company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
NJJ Télécom Europe SASU
NJJ Télécom Europe SASU Investment ManagersFinance NJJ Télécom Europe SASU provides investment services. The company is based in Paris, France. | Finance |
Kima Ventures II SASU
 Kima Ventures II SASU Investment ManagersFinance Kima Ventures II fund invests in startup, early stage companies. | Finance |
Station F SAS
 Station F SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Station F SASU provides business and management consulting services. It offers its solutions to start-up firms. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Commercial Services |
Salt Network SA | |
Freebox SAS
 Freebox SAS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Freebox SAS wholesales electronic and telecommunication equipment. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Distribution Services |
SE 51 SAS
 SE 51 SAS Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services SE 51 SAS provides hotels and accommodation services. The company is based in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
OH4S SC | |
Square Vergennes SAS | |
La Cie Des Immeubles Parisiens SAS | |
Le Diderot SARL | |
Kleber Levallois SNC | |
Sci Paris Grenelle | |
Free Senegal
 Free Senegal Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of AXIAN Group, Free Senegal is a Senegalese company that provides mobile services. The company is based in Dakar, Senegal. | Consumer Durables |
Telecom Comores Holding Ltd. | |
Njj Project Four SAS | |
Maya Africa Holding | |
Holdco SAS
 Holdco SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Holdco SAS provides financial services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
Golan Telecom Ltd.
 Golan Telecom Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Golan Telecom Ltd. operates a mobile network in Israel. Its products and services include calls, short message services (SMS), internet, international roaming, international calls, call forwarding, and subscriber identification module (SIM) cards. The company was founded by Michael Golan, Xavier Niel, Patrick Pariente, and Gerard Pariente in 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Communications |
42 University
 42 University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 42 University is an excellent computer training program for everyone. The private company is based in Fremont, CA. The school offers a unique and innovative approach to learning through project-based teaching. The company was founded by Xavier B. Niel. | Consumer Services |
2MX Organic SA
 2MX Organic SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance 2MX Organic SA engages in the acquisition and management of shares and interests in the consumer goods industry. Its purpose includes acquiring operating businesses through merger, capital stock exchange, share purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded by Moez-Alexandre Zouari, Xavier Niel, and Matthieu Pigasse on September 17, 2020 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
NICE-MATIN SA
 NICE-MATIN SA Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services NICE-MATIN SA engages in the publishing of newspapers. It publishes topics related to politics, culture, health, economy and sports. The company is headquartered in Nice, France. | Consumer Services |
Iliad Holding SAS
 Iliad Holding SAS Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Iliad Holding SAS is a French company that provides internet, mobile telecommunication, cloud infrastructure, IoT, and managed services. The private company is based in Paris, France and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company was founded in 2015 by Xavier B. Niel. | Communications |
