How Luigi Berlusconi makes and spends his millions: former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi’s billionaire son inherited Fininvest shares from his dad, invests in start-ups and splurges on property

Feb 14 , 2024

Luigi Berlusconi (centre left), Silvio Berlusconi’s son, sits on boards and is worth an estimated US$1 billion. Photo: Getty Images

Born in Switzerland, Luigi Berlusconi trained in finance at JP Morgan, joined the board of investment bank Mediolanum at 19, and now sits on several boards

Silvio Berlusconi’s US$6.8 billion fortune was split among his five children – and Luigi received 15.6 per cent of the businessman-politician’s investment arm Fininvest

The life of former Italian prime minister and media boss Silvio Berlusconi was filled with business, politics, money – and controversy. And his moves paid off in a big way for his children.

His youngest, Luigi, was born in Switzerland in 1988, and was essentially raised in a boardroom. He joined the board of investment bank Mediolanum at the age of 19. He now sits on several other boards, and is worth an estimated US$1 billion.

Pallbearers carry the coffin of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi during his funeral at the Duomo Cathedral, in Milan, Italy, in June 2023. Photo: Reuters

Now married with two kids, Luigi is more national darling than playboy, with an expensive family home and charity foundation to boot.

Here’s a look at how Luigi Berlusconi makes and spends his fortune.

Luigi Berlusconi’s inheritance

Luigi Berlusconi’s (left) inheritance was around US$1 billion. Photo: Getty Images

When Silvio died in June 2023, his estimated US$6.8 billion fortune was split among his five children.

While the lion’s share went to older siblings Marina and Pier Silvio, according to Forbes, Luigi received 15.6 per cent of Silvio’s investment arm Fininvest. He also got a share of investments in several villas and homes in Italy, France and Antigua.

Luigi walked away with an estimated US$1 billion in inheritance, per the same publication.