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Niklas Zennström was born on 16 February, 1966 in Järfälla, Sweden, is an entrepreneur. Discover Niklas Zennström's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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Entrepreneur and investor |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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16 February, 1966 |
| Birthday |
16 February |
| Birthplace |
Järfälla, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden |
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Niklas Zennström Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Niklas Zennström's Wife?
His wife is Catherine Zennström
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Catherine Zennström |
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Niklas Zennström Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Niklas Zennström worth at the age of 58 years old? Niklas Zennström’s income source is mostly from being a successful entrepreneur. He is from Sweden. We have estimated
Niklas Zennström's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
entrepreneur |
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Timeline
In November 2014, Zennström was inducted into SUP46's Swedish Startup Hall of Fame.
In February 2013, Zennström was awarded H. M. The King's Medal of 12th size with a bright blue ribbon for significant contributions to Swedish industry and society.
In October 2013, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA, awarded Zennström the gold medal for his "highly successful entrepreneurial achievements, creative innovation, high technical competence and outstanding leadership".
In May 2011, Skype was purchased by Microsoft for $8.5 billion. It is reported that Zennström and Friis made approximately $1bn between them from the sale.
In September 2011, Zennström received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Oxford University's Oxford Internet Institute.
In 2009, Zennström was part of the investment consortium that bought Skype Technologies from eBay and re-joined the Skype board. Currently, Zennström runs Atomico. Based in London, the firm primarily invests in fast growing tech companies with the ability to transform their respective industries. Through Atomico they have invested in over 50 companies on four continents, including Supercell, Rovio, Last.fm, Fon, Rdio, Fab, Klarna, and Skype.
In October 2009, the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, awarded Zennström the KTH Great Prize "for his outstanding entrepreneurial and technological skills".
Zennström was recognized by Time Magazine as one of its 100 Most Influential People in 2006, and has received numerous other awards for innovation and entrepreneurship.
In 2006, he was voted Entrepreneur of the Year in the European Business Leaders Awards (EBLA).
Zennström is best known for founding Skype, a telephony company based on peer-to-peer principles. In October 2005, Skype was acquired by eBay for €2.1 billion ($2.6 billion) plus the potential to earn further performance-based bonuses up to €1.2bn. Zennström was CEO from Skype's inception until September 2007. After the sale of Skype, Zennström went on in 2007 to launch Joost, an online video distribution service.
In 2000, Zennström and Janus Friis co-founded Kazaa, the peer-to-peer file sharing application. Niklas served as CEO and the program became the world's most downloaded Internet software in 2003. After lawsuits were filed by members of the music and motion picture industry in the US, Kazaa was sold to Sharman Networks.
Zennström started his professional career in 1991 at the European telecom operator Tele2. He went on to serve in various business development roles including launching and being responsible for European Internet Service Provider business get2net and as CEO of the everyday.com portal.
Niklas Zennström (Swedish: [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈsɛ̂nːstrœm] (listen); born 16 February 1966) is a Swedish entrepreneur and technology investor. Zennström is also the co-founder of the charity organization Zennström Philanthropies.
