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From Oil Wells to Luxury: Perrodo Billions Flow Into New Ventures

Published: 01-28-2025, 11:20 am | Updated: 01-28-2025, 09:20 am

The Perrodo family, with an $8 billion fortune built on their oil company Perenco, is dramatically diversifying their investments through their London-based family office BNF Capital and private equity firm Perwyn Advisors.

Their recent ventures span luxury real estate, high-end diamonds, fashion brands, and specialty food products, marking a significant shift from their traditional oil and gas focus while maintaining their core energy business.

Original Source: Yahoo Finance

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