Niklas Mårten Zennström
Director/Board Member chez LILIUM N.V.
Fortune : 1 M $ au 29/02/2024
Profil
Homme d'affaires suédois, co-fondateur avec Janus Friis de Kazaa, Skype et Joost, Niklas Zennström est un net entrepreneur qui a fait trembler l'industrie de la Musique avec Kazaa, les opérateurs de téléphonie avec Skype et maintenant les chaînes de télévision avec la plateforme Joost.
Diplômé en génie physique et en informatique de l'université d'Uppsala de Suède, Niklas Zennström poursuit également des études de gestion des affaires dans la même université avant d'effectuer sa dernière année de diplôme à l'université de Michigan aux États-Unis.
A son retour en Suède, Niklas Zennström débute sa carrière chez l'opérateur Tele2. Il y rencontre Janus Friis en 1998 . Ensemble, ils travaillent sur un projet d'échanges de fichiers peer 2 peer qui donnera naissance deux ans plus tard à Kazaa. En peu de temps, Kazaa rassemble des millions d'utilisateurs séduits par la fiabilité du logiciel et sa simplicité. Mais Kazaa se retrouve visé par de nombreuses plaintes pour violation de droits d'auteurs, Zennström finit par se résoudre à vendre l'entreprise à une société australienne immatriculée au Vanuatu.
En 2003, Niklas Zennström et son acolyte danois Janus Friis créent Skype, une solution qui permet aux utilisateurs de passer des appels téléphoniques par le biais d'internet. Les appels d'utilisateurs à utilisateurs sont gratuits, tandis que les appels vers les lignes téléphoniques fixes et les téléphones mobiles sont payants. Une révolution rendue possible grâce au talent de programmation de trois estoniens Ahti Heinla, Priit Kasesalu et Jaan Tallinn.
En 2005 , la société de téléphonie par internet Skype et ses 70 millions d'utilisateurs dans le monde est vendue au N°1 des enchères en ligne eBay, pour une somme de 3,1 milliards de dollars. La transaction aurait rapporté quelques 330 millions d'euros à chacun de ses deux créateurs.
Trois ans après son lancement, Skype compte plus de 115 millions d'utilisateurs de par le monde.
En 2007, Zennström quitte la direction exécutive de l'entreprise pour s'occuper d'un autre projet : la télévision P2P nommée Joost, un logiciel permettant la distribution de programmes de télévision et d'autres formes de vidéos sur le web en utilisant la technologie du P2P.
Le lancement commercial de Joost intervient en mai 2007 et en octobre, la version Beta 1.0 est officiellement lancée.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
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30/11/2022 | 72 700 ( 0,01% ) | 986 856 $ | 29/02/2024 | |
LILIUM N.V. CLASS A
0,03% | 15/03/2024 | 155 850 ( 0,03% ) | 149 460 $ | 29/02/2024 |
Dernières actualités sur Niklas Mårten Zennström
Postes actifs de Niklas Mårten Zennström
Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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HENNES & MAURITZ AB | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
LILIUM N.V. | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2021 |
Skype Technologies SA
Skype Technologies SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Skype Technologies SA provides communications services via the Internet. The company’s Skype software serves individuals and businesses to make free video & voice calls, send instant messages, and share files with others. It also enables them to make calls to landlines and mobiles internationally. The company also provides headsets, webcams, and phones through its online shop. The company was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in August 2003 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Founder | 08/09/2009 |
Orbital Systems AB
Orbital Systems AB Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Orbital Systems AB designs shower systems for water recycling used in domestic appliances. It offers wide selection of products in commercial and residential for panel, floor, cabin, nano capsule, micro capsule type products. The company was founded by Mehrad Mahdjoubi in 2012 and is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden. | Director/Board Member | - |
The European Commission | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Everyday.com
Everyday.com Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Tele2 AB, Everyday.com is an online classifieds website. The private company is based in Kista, Sweden. The CEO of the Swedish company is Niklas Mårten Zennström. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Lilium AB | Director/Board Member | - |
REKKI Ltd.
REKKI Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services REKKI Ltd. is a British company that provides a free ordering app for chefs. The company is based in London, UK. The app allows chefs to choose from thousands of top suppliers and place orders with confidence, speed, and precision. The CEO of the company is Ronen Givon. | Director/Board Member | 16/12/2018 |
Lilium GmbH
Lilium GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Lilium GmbH manufactures vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircrafts. The company was founded by Patrick Nathen, Matthias Meiner, Sebastian Born, and Daniel Wiegand in February 2015 and is headquartered in Gilching, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2016 |
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Formation de Niklas Mårten Zennström
University of Uppsala | Graduate Degree |
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TELE2 AB | Communications |
HENNES & MAURITZ AB | Retail Trade |
ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT OYJ | Technology Services |
LILIUM N.V. | Electronic Technology |
Entreprise privées | 35 |
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Fon Technology SL
Fon Technology SL Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Fon Technology SL develops shared wireless internet access network based on Wi-Fi technology. The firm's solutions enable service providers to configure, deliver and operate their own WiFi services. The company was founded by Martin Varsavsky Waisman-Diamond in 2006 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. | Communications |
Joost Technologies NV
Joost Technologies NV Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Joost, an Adconion Media Group brand, provides legal, professionally-produced videos to a worldwide audience. Working with content copyright owners, they collect and curate thousands of videos to provide a selection of music, TV, movies and more that appeal to people everywhere. For brand advertisers, Joost.com offers a safe, cost-effective alternative to achieve the maximum impact of online video advertising. With Joost.com and the Joost Content Network, brand advertisers and agencies can target precise niches or broad audiences and entice them with a compelling advertising experience that brings brands to life with sight, sound and motion. Adconion and Joost also offer real-time analytics and asset control to enable easy campaign monitoring and modification. For publishers, Joost.com provides a library of professionally-produced video with targeted, meaningful advertising that create a more engaging and more monetizable experience for visitors. Publishers also have total control over the amount and type of video content and access to real-time, in-depth analytics through Adconion's full suite of reporting tools. For content owners, Joost.com provides a destination site and network of quality distribution partners to monetize original and existing video content. In addition to online distribution, the Joost Content Network lets content partners to distribute their videos via the Apple iPhone/iPad. | Consumer Services |
Climate Group | |
Internet Services
Internet Services Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of thyssenkrupp AG, Internet Services is a private company that provides Internet services. The company is based in Albuquerque, NM. Internet Services was acquired by Thyssen AG from Mikroelektronik on April 01, 1998. | Technology Services |
KaZaA BV
KaZaA BV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Sharman Networks Ltd, KaZaA BV is a Dutch company that develops software that enables users to play media files. The private company is based in NH. The company was founded by Niklas Mårten Zennström. KaZaA was acquired by Sharman Networks Ltd on January 21, 2002. | Technology Services |
Everyday.com
Everyday.com Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Tele2 AB, Everyday.com is an online classifieds website. The private company is based in Kista, Sweden. The CEO of the Swedish company is Niklas Mårten Zennström. | Technology Services |
Skype Technologies SA
Skype Technologies SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Skype Technologies SA provides communications services via the Internet. The company’s Skype software serves individuals and businesses to make free video & voice calls, send instant messages, and share files with others. It also enables them to make calls to landlines and mobiles internationally. The company also provides headsets, webcams, and phones through its online shop. The company was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in August 2003 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Communications |
Access Network Services Ltd.
Access Network Services Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd., Access Network Services Ltd. is a British company that provides networking services. The private company is based in Fareham, UK. Access Network Services was acquired by Networks First Ltd., part of Convergence (Group Networks) Ltd. from February 03, 2016 on June 05, 2007. | Technology Services |
Atomico (UK) Partners LLP
Atomico (UK) Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Atomico (UK) Partners LLP (Atomico (UK) Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Mattias Ljungman and Niklas Mårten Zennström. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kinghdom with additional offices in Sau Paulo and New York. | Finance |
Acumen Fund, Inc.
Acumen Fund, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Acumen Fund, Inc (Acumen Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Jacqueline Novogratz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
The European Commission | Government |
Jolicloud SAS
Jolicloud SAS Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jolicloud SAS designs and develops cloud operating systems for netbooks. The firm’s products include joli OS, jolibook and jolicloud Me. The company was founded by Tariq Krim and Romain Huet in 2008 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Technology Services |
Tele2 Europe SA
Tele2 Europe SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Tele2 AB, Tele2 Europe SA is a Luxembourger company that provides broadband internet services. The private company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. | Communications |
H & M Hennes & Mauritz A/S (Denmark)
H & M Hennes & Mauritz A/S (Denmark) Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade H & M Hennes & Mauritz A/S provides offer education services on fashion industry. It specializes in fashion and retail sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Retail Trade |
Skype Communications SARL
Skype Communications SARL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., Skype Communications SARL is a Luxembourger company that provides cost-effective and collaborative tools for businesses of any size. Skype Communications is based in Luxembourg City, LU and was founded in 2003 by Janus Friis and Niklas Mårten Zennström. The private company's services allow users to collaborate with anyone, anywhere, on any device. The company offers free video chat, messaging, and affordable international calls. Users can create instant online video calls with one click, with no download required. | Technology Services |
Fab Commerce & Design, Inc.
Fab Commerce & Design, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Fab Commerce & Design, Inc. sells everyday design products online. It offers home, art, technology, gifts, and adults only products. The company was founded by Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, Deepa Shah, Bradford Shane Shellhammer and Sunil Khedar in February 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Rdio, Inc.
Rdio, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Rdio, Inc. provided online music streaming services. It also offered social networking, allowing users to share playlists and follow others to see what music they listen to. The firm offered its service on various platforms, including Web, Mac or PC desktop clients, and in-home devices, as well as on mobile devices, such as iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile 7. The company was founded by Carter Adamson, Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis on October 2, 2008 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Skype Ltd.
Skype Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skype Ltd. designs and develops communications software. It provides video and voice calling, instant messenger, and short message services. The company was founded by Morten Lund and Niklas Marten Zennstrom on February 12, 2004 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Technology Services |
Bohemian Wrappsody AB
Bohemian Wrappsody AB Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bohemian Wrappsody AB develops application that gives rewards to customer whenever they use their credit card. It engages in marketing solutions via customers’ transaction data. The firm operates an online platform that offers a way to target customer based on actual purchase behavior or individual transaction data. The company was founded by Leo Michele Giertz, Andreas Olof Ehn, Folke Hjalmar Birgersson Winbladh, Aurore Belfrage, Karl-Aage Reerslev, Carl Gustav Fritjofsson, Mans Fabian Månsson, and Magnus Oiof Lorentz Hultby in 2011 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Technology Services |
STS Media, Inc.
STS Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services STS Media, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile phone and wireless internet services. It offers sim cards, tablets, phone, shop, retail, affiliates, and free calling application products. It also offers phone, family plans, business, mobile and home internet services. The company was founded by Stephen Stokols, Steven Sesar, and Niklas Mårten Zennström in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Lilium AB | |
Zennström Philanthropies
Zennström Philanthropies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zennström Philanthropies is a charitable organization founded by Niklas Mårten Zennström and Catherine Zennstrom. The private company is based in London, UK and focuses on supporting and investing in organizations that work towards creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Zennström Philanthropies is committed to addressing issues related to climate change, nuclear disarmament, and human rights, among others. Through its various initiatives and partnerships, the organization strives to make a positive impact on society and promote long-term solutions to global challenges. | Commercial Services |
Orbital Systems AB
Orbital Systems AB Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Orbital Systems AB designs shower systems for water recycling used in domestic appliances. It offers wide selection of products in commercial and residential for panel, floor, cabin, nano capsule, micro capsule type products. The company was founded by Mehrad Mahdjoubi in 2012 and is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden. | Producer Manufacturing |
Atomico Advisors IV Ltd. | |
Skype Sweden AB | |
Farmdrop Ltd.
Farmdrop Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Farmdrop Ltd. owns and operates an online food retail platform that connects local farmers with London shoppers. It offers meat, vegetables, bread, croissants and pastries, cakes and muffins, crodoughs, salads, canned goods, rice, grains and pulses, dried pasta and noodles, sauces, oils and vinegars, milk, eggs, butter, yoghurt, cheese, and alcohol. The company was founded by Ben T. Pugh on 20 June, 2012 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Oden Technologies Ltd.
Oden Technologies Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Oden Technologies Ltd. operates as a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor production line. It specializes in machine-to-machine communications, data analytics, and sensor. The firm's products include Oden Trends, Oden Quality, Oden Now, Oden Explore and Oden Operator. The company was founded by Willem Sundblad and Peter Allen Brand on September 10, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Skype Technologies | |
Unisource Voice Services AB | |
Tele2 Danmark A/S | |
Joltid | |
Varjo Technologies Oy
Varjo Technologies Oy Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Varjo Technologies Oy develops reinventing computing digital software products. The company was founded by Urho Konttori, Klaus Melakari, Roope Rainisto and Niko Eiden in 2016 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Technology Services |
Lilium GmbH
Lilium GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Lilium GmbH manufactures vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircrafts. The company was founded by Patrick Nathen, Matthias Meiner, Sebastian Born, and Daniel Wiegand in February 2015 and is headquartered in Gilching, Germany. | Electronic Technology |
REKKI Ltd.
REKKI Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services REKKI Ltd. is a British company that provides a free ordering app for chefs. The company is based in London, UK. The app allows chefs to choose from thousands of top suppliers and place orders with confidence, speed, and precision. The CEO of the company is Ronen Givon. | Commercial Services |
Race For The Baltic |