Iris Fontbona: is there a family office?


Last updated: 2025-05-18 Source: Author:Sophia Tan
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Rated 5.00 out of 5 €2.499,99 including VAT Rated 5.00 out of 5 €2.499,99 including VAT This article directly stems from the research process for our . Our list of venture capital focused single family offices includes the most important family investment vehicles that invest in promising startups, amongst others within the travel and hospitality sector.You might also like the , curated by our partner portal ThousandInvestors. Iris inherited her fortune Antofagasta, from her widow, Andronico Luksic Abaroa. Antofagasta is a Santiago-based mining company that is now operated by Iris and her children. Iris has an estimated net worth of over $28bn, placing her as one of the richest women in the world, according to Forbes. In this article, we will investigate whether Iris manages her wealth through a family office.Iris manages her wealth through Antofagasta and QuiñencoFontbona owns a reported 70% stake in one of the world’s largest copper producers, Antofagasta, which trades on the London Stock Exchange. Her son Jean-Paul manages Antofagasta and Guillermo, her late son used to manage Quiñenco. It is reported that Iris maintains a close eye on operations and decisions that require her approval. Next to her activities in the mining sector, the Fontbana family also owns a majority stake in Quiñenco. Quiñenco is a publicly traded holding company that owns a stake in the Bank of Chile, Chile’s largest brewer CCU, and shipping company CSAV. The group has also invested in the Plava Laguna resort chain in Croatia. In 2016, Iris donated a record $4.4bn to the annual Chilean Telethon, which supports children with disabilities. The family also supports philanthropic interests through the Foundation Familia Luksic, which was founded by her Andronico and is an umbrella foundation for 6 charities. Iris’ daughter Paola holds the position of president for the foundation.Picture source:

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Sophia Tan – Editor, Family Office & Resources at WealthShield Asia
Sophia focuses on family offices, relocation, and practical guides for globally mobile families, with an Asia-centric viewpoint and global standards.

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