Pinecone is pleased to announce the appointment of Staffan Lindgren as Partner, effective immediately. This strategic addition to our leadership team strengthens our capacity to identify opportunities, create synergies, and drive value for our portfolio companies and investors.

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About Staffan Lindgren

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Staffan brings over 25 years of exceptional experience in establishing and developing businesses across multiple sectors. His distinguished career encompasses startups, international expansion across several continents, board positions in both private and publicly listed companies, M&A transactions, and IPOs on both North American and Nordic exchanges.

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Throughout his career, Staffan has been involved in transactions valued at over €500 million collectively and has guided 7 companies to successful exits. His strategic vision has helped companies scale from early-stage startups to organizations generating more than €100 million in annual revenue, creating substantial value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

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Most recently, Staffan has served as Strategic Advisor at Supremeland Gaming, Inc., and as Board Member at Conferize A/S (publ). Additionally, he co-founded Angelchat, a non-profit charity foundation focused on mental health, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the business world.

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Staffan's extensive experience includes a notable 13-year tenure on the Board of Directors at NYX Interactive AB and NYX Gaming Group Ltd., where he contributed to the company's significant growth from a €5 million valuation to an acquisition deal worth more than €630 million, representing a remarkable success story in the gaming industry.

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Professional Expertise

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Staffan's professional competencies encompass critical areas essential to Pinecone's strategic objectives:

• Business Establishment & Development: Proven track record in building successful companies from the ground up and guiding them through various stages of growth, with 12+ companies established and scaled during his career
• International Expansion: Extensive experience in scaling businesses across 4 continents and 20+ countries, successfully navigating diverse market conditions and regulatory environments
• Corporate Governance: Deep understanding of corporate leadership, management, and governance demonstrated through oversight of companies with combined revenues exceeding €250 million
• M&A Strategy: Sophisticated expertise in merger and acquisition processes, having personally led 15+ deals ranging from €5 million to €200+ million in transaction value
• Capital Markets: Significant experience with public listings on North American and Nordic exchanges, having guided 3 successful IPOs with a combined market capitalization of over €400 million
• Strategic Synergies: Renowned ability to identify collaborative opportunities between companies and individuals, having orchestrated partnerships that generated €75+ million in additional revenue, earning him a reputation as a "Rainmaker"

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A Word from Our Leadership

Jesper Vendel, Founding Partner of Pinecone Sweden adds: "We are delighted to welcome Staffan to our partnership at Pinecone, and feel grateful that he will work hands-on in Pinecone. His remarkable ability to identify synergies and opportunities, combined with his extensive experience in business development and corporate transactions, will be invaluable as we continue to grow our portfolio and create value for our stakeholders.»

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