Fanky Zapata
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Fanky Zapata Net Worth

Fanky Zapata is a French professional pilot, jet ski racer, and inventor who has a net worth of $40 million. He is best known for inventing the Flyboard and is the CEO of the Zapata Company which produces a range of water craft products. He was born in September 27, 1978 and has become a successful entrepreneur and inventor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 27, 1978
Birth Place France
Age 45 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)

About

French professional pilot, jet ski racer, and inventor who is best known for inventing the Flyboard. He is known for being the CEO of the Zapata Company which produces a range of water craft products including the Flyboard and other accessories for it. 

Before Fame

He first began Jet Skiing at the age of 16. He won several competitions and championships from 1996 until 2010 including several European RUN F1 Championships. He then went on to found the Zapata Company and developed the first Flyboard i 2011, 

Trivia

He is also known for having invented the Hoverboard by ZR in 2014 which utilized the same hydro-propulsion system as the Flyboard. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Marseille, France and is married to fellow Zapata Company owner Krystel Zapata.  

Associated With

He shared a photo with motorcycle rider Tom Pages to his Instagram in April of 2018. 

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