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Dietrich Mateschitz

Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz made his fortune by cofounding energy drink company Red Bull with Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya . Last year , over 6.3bn cans of Red Bull were sold worldwide , which is enough to provide caffeine to more than 80 % of the planet . Today , he holds around 49 % of the world ’ s largest energy drink maker . Today , Forbes estimates that Mateschitz has a net worth of around $ 23bn . www . redbull . com NOVEMBER 2018