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Niklas Zennström is CEO and Founding Partner at Atomico. He works daily with founders and sits on the boards of Farmdrop, Lilium, Pipedrive, Oden Technologies and Varjo.
Niklas is an experienced technology investor and entrepreneur, having previously co-founded and managed globally successful technology companies including Skype, Kazaa and Joltid. Niklas founded Atomico in 2006. He is passionate about partnering about founders solving big challenges facing their planet with digital technology.
In 2007, he co-founded Zennström Philanthropies with his wife, Catherine. They focus their efforts in two areas: human rights and the environment. Niklas also founded the Race for the Baltic, a foundation for a well-managed and sustainable Baltic Sea, one of the most threatened major bodies of water in the world.
Niklas is a keen yachtsman and has won four World Championships with his yacht racing team, Rán.
Niklas holds dual degrees in Business and MSc Engineering Physics/Computer Science from Uppsala University in Sweden, and he spent his final year at the University of Michigan.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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2006
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Financial Services, Venture Capital, FinTech, Angel Investment, Impact Investing
Jobs history
3
Neko Health
Board of Directors
2023 - Current
Lilium
Board Member
2021 - Current
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)
Founding Partner and Associate
Invalid date - Current
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Profile Resume
Niklas Zennström is the CEO and Partner at Atomico, based in Europe. With a background in Financial Services, Niklas Zennström has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Niklas Zennström studied MS Engineering Physics, Business Administration @ Uppsala University. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
Investment portfolio
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Personal investment
12
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Jan 25, 2022 | Orbital Systems | Convertible Note - Orbital Systems | 23.0M |
Oct 27, 2022 | Neoplants | Seed Round - Neoplants | 20.0M |
Nov 23, 2022 | Lilium | Post-IPO Equity - Lilium | 119.0M |
Jul 17, 2023 | Isometric | Seed Round - Isometric | 25.0M |
Partner investment
13
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Investor Name | Money Raised |
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Mar 23, 2020 | Lilium | Venture Round - Lilium | Atomico | 240.0M |
Aug 12, 2020 | Varjo | Series C - Varjo | Atomico | 54.0M |
Sep 06, 2022 | Varjo | Series D - Varjo | Atomico | 40.0M |
Jul 05, 2023 | Neko Health | Series A - Neko Health | Atomico | 65.1M |
Exits
3
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