With a 60% stake in a company called GF Biochemicals, the one-time French star is said to own a fortune of up to 11 billion euros (valuation from Forbes). GF Biochemicals is the first biochemistry company in the world to produce Levulinic Acid – an alternative to petroleum and can be used for many different areas of life.

In 2010, Flamini and Pasquale Granata, another entrepreneur, co-founded GF Biochemicals, the first company in the world to produce levulinic acid, a chemical seen as a potential key to energy and biomaterials production. Environmental friendliness.

In 2014, the US Department of Energy identified the Levulinic Acid that Flamini’s company is producing as one of the 12 biochemicals that are likely to create the highest value in the future. By 2020, the company of the former Arsenal and AC Milan midfielder has developed well and attracted many investors.

After 15 years since founding GF Biochemicals, CEO Flamini quickly increased his fortune. With her influence and business successes, the former French star is also regularly invited to speak at economic forums around the globe.

“As a child, I had two passions: football and sustainability. I grew up in Marseilles, a seaside city and have been aware of environmental problems, ocean plastic waste and chemical pollution since childhood. childhood” , he revealed his motivation to join the project to protect the environment.

Flamini was one of Europe’s top defensive midfielders  almost two decades ago. Growing up from Marseille’s training camp, the former famous player born in 1984 played prominently in Arsenal’s shirt and helped the club reach the Champions League final in the 2005/06 season. After moving to AC Milan, Flamini won the 2011 Serie A title.