About Speaker
Johanna NylanderHead of Analytics & Deputy CEO, Swedish Games Industry
Johanna will present the annual report of the Swedish Games Industry, its current growth, trends and data.
Martin FolkePartner, Bird & Bird
Martin is a Partner in Bird & Bird’s International Corporate Group, based in Stockholm, and co-head of the firm’s Stockholm office. He primarily assists start-ups and growth companies seeking Venture Capital financing as well as Venture Capital funds investing in and financing start-ups.
With more than twelve years' experience assisting a range of corporate clients, his work primarily consists of representing emerging start-ups and other growth companies in national and cross-border fundraisings and transactions, including equity investments, growth or venture debt, fund formation and corporate venturing. He also offers clients a broad spectrum of experience on corporate transactions and legal matters, ranging from private acquisitions and divestments of companies, businesses and assets to corporate governance matters, capital injections and other venture-related matters on the Swedish market.In line with Bird & Bird’s unique ability to assist technology-driven clients, he specialises in working with companies at the forefront of digitalisation and disruptive technologies.
Ahead of the Curve
Off- and pre-market; investors discuss how to jump the gun.
Ludomir BiedeckiPartner, Bird & Bird
Ludomir is a Partner in Bird & Bird’s International Corporate Group, based in Warsaw. He advises clients on share and asset transactions, mergers, and other forms of corporate combinations either domestic or cross-border, both regarding listed and private companies, on the buy-side and sell-side.
He has advised on numerous IPOs, SPOs, management stock options programmes, public takeovers, squeeze-outs, de-listings and issuances of bonds, whether assisting issuers or banks. He is also well-versed in financing (including securitisation and sub-participation) and business restructurings.
He works with clients from different sectors, with an emphasis on the financial services, retail & consumer, and food industries, and significant experience on transactions in the IT and TMT space.
He has been recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A lawyer by international legal directories such as The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and IFLR 1000.
How to Exit
IPO, M&A or MBO? Investors discuss how to exit with dignity.
Daniela SjunnessonPartner, Node VC
Alongside co-founding node.vc, a Nordic early-stage investment firm focused on supporting tech and gaming startups, Daniela is a board member, advisor, and angel investor with an operator background from the games industry. Her previous operational roles include CMO at Paradox Interactive and various roles at Avalanche Studios Group.
How to Exit
IPO, M&A or MBO? Investors discuss how to exit with dignity.
Thierry BaujardCo-Founder, Spielfabrique/ Managing Director, Media Deals
Thierry is an expert in financing the creative industry with 25 years experience in film, music and games. He is co-founder of European video game ecosystem catalyst Spielfabrique and Managing Director of Media Deals, a pan European Investment Network focused on the creative industries, both companies based in Berlin. He holds an MBA from Bocconi and UCLA.
Ahead of the Curve
Off- and pre-market; investors discuss how to jump the gun.
Dennis Fagerros IPO Director, NASDAQ
How to Exit
IPO, M&A or MBO? Investors discuss how to exit with dignity.
Bibbi WikmanFounder of PlayCap & Head of Brand & Business at Aurora Punks
Bibbi Wikman is the founder of PlayCap, an international angel network of women from the industry investing funding and expertise in early-stage game studios and game tech. She is also Head of Brand & Business at Aurora Punks, a co-developer and investor in games.
Karl Magnus TroedssonFounder, Behold Ventures
Karl Magnus Troedsson is a veteran game developer, entrepreneur, and studio leader turned investor. After two decades of building and leading award-winning AAA teams (e.g. Battlefield, Star Wars: Battlefront) he switched track to making angel investments in smaller start-ups, which led to founding Behold Ventures in 2021, a Nordic- and European focused, early-stage venture capital fund focused on video games.
Ahead of the Curve
Off- and pre-market; investors discuss how to jump the gun.
Jad TawbiCEO & Co-founder of Tiny Nomads
Dragon's Den: The Game Industry Version 🐉
4 game companies pitch their game ideas in front of a jury of industry "dragons". The teams participating in the pitch competition 2024 are:
Finally Games with their game 'Sonder'
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Speldosa Interactive
The creators of Project Shoreline, are pitching their latest unannounced project at invest in games 2024.
Tiny Nomads with their game 'Nasal Nomad: Sniffer's Delight'
In Sniffer’s Delight you play as Sniffer, a runny nose with snotty legs & toes!Harness Sniffer’s unlockable breathing & snot-related abilities to zoom through environments filled with challenges & puzzles in style. Befriend quirky characters and find your way back to the surface where your human awaits.
Glimeria Studios with their game 'Karma & Jonar The Rock Trolls'
Karma & Jonar: The Rock Trolls is a Co-op fantasy adventure game currently in development for PC and Consoles by Glimeria Studios. A magical and immersive experience based on the bestselling children’s book series and animated TV series of the same name.
May the best studio defeat our fierce Dragons and win!
Ellinor BergmanCEO, Speldosa Interactive
Dragon's Den: The Game Industry Version 🐉
4 game companies pitch their game ideas in front of a jury of industry "dragons". The teams participating in the pitch competition 2024 are:
Finally Games with their game 'Sonder'
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Speldosa Interactive
The creators of Project Shoreline, are pitching their latest unannounced project at invest in games 2024.
Tiny Nomads with their game 'Nasal Nomad: Sniffer's Delight'
In Sniffer’s Delight you play as Sniffer, a runny nose with snotty legs & toes!Harness Sniffer’s unlockable breathing & snot-related abilities to zoom through environments filled with challenges & puzzles in style. Befriend quirky characters and find your way back to the surface where your human awaits.
Glimeria Studios with their game 'Karma & Jonar The Rock Trolls'
Karma & Jonar: The Rock Trolls is a Co-op fantasy adventure game currently in development for PC and Consoles by Glimeria Studios. A magical and immersive experience based on the bestselling children’s book series and animated TV series of the same name.
May the best studio defeat our fierce Dragons and win!
Sarah AbbasCo-founder, Finally Games
Dragon's Den: The Game Industry Version 🐉
4 game companies pitch their game ideas in front of a jury of industry "dragons". The teams participating in the pitch competition 2024 are:
Finally Games with their game 'Sonder'
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Speldosa Interactive
The creators of Project Shoreline, are pitching their latest unannounced project at invest in games 2024.
Tiny Nomads with their game 'Nasal Nomad: Sniffer's Delight'
In Sniffer’s Delight you play as Sniffer, a runny nose with snotty legs & toes!Harness Sniffer’s unlockable breathing & snot-related abilities to zoom through environments filled with challenges & puzzles in style. Befriend quirky characters and find your way back to the surface where your human awaits.
Glimeria Studios with their game 'Karma & Jonar The Rock Trolls'
Karma & Jonar: The Rock Trolls is a Co-op fantasy adventure game currently in development for PC and Consoles by Glimeria Studios. A magical and immersive experience based on the bestselling children’s book series and animated TV series of the same name.
May the best studio defeat our fierce Dragons and win!
Carl Montgomerie Co-Founder, Finally Games
Dragon's Den: The Game Industry Version 🐉
4 game companies pitch their game ideas in front of a jury of industry "dragons". The teams participating in the pitch competition 2024 are:
Finally Games with their game 'Sonder'
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Speldosa Interactive
The creators of Project Shoreline, are pitching their latest unannounced project at invest in games 2024.
Tiny Nomads with their game 'Nasal Nomad: Sniffer's Delight'
In Sniffer’s Delight you play as Sniffer, a runny nose with snotty legs & toes!Harness Sniffer’s unlockable breathing & snot-related abilities to zoom through environments filled with challenges & puzzles in style. Befriend quirky characters and find your way back to the surface where your human awaits.
Glimeria Studios with their game 'Karma & Jonar The Rock Trolls'
Karma & Jonar: The Rock Trolls is a Co-op fantasy adventure game currently in development for PC and Consoles by Glimeria Studios. A magical and immersive experience based on the bestselling children’s book series and animated TV series of the same name.
May the best studio defeat our fierce Dragons and win!
Henric AryeeFounder, Glimeria Studios
Dragon's Den: The Game Industry Version 🐉
4 game companies pitch their game ideas in front of a jury of industry "dragons". The teams participating in the pitch competition 2024 are:
Finally Games with their game 'Sonder'
Experience an innovative co-op adventure where two players have to work together. Engage in collaborative puzzle solving and dynamic combat with each player having unique abilities. Delve into a psychological narrative that explores the essence of humanity.
Speldosa Interactive
The creators of Project Shoreline, are pitching their latest unannounced project at invest in games 2024.
Tiny Nomads with their game 'Nasal Nomad: Sniffer's Delight'
In Sniffer’s Delight you play as Sniffer, a runny nose with snotty legs & toes!Harness Sniffer’s unlockable breathing & snot-related abilities to zoom through environments filled with challenges & puzzles in style. Befriend quirky characters and find your way back to the surface where your human awaits.
Glimeria Studios with their game 'Karma & Jonar The Rock Trolls'
Karma & Jonar: The Rock Trolls is a Co-op fantasy adventure game currently in development for PC and Consoles by Glimeria Studios. A magical and immersive experience based on the bestselling children’s book series and animated TV series of the same name.
May the best studio defeat our fierce Dragons and win!
