Daniel Ek
Chief Executive Officer at SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY S.A.
Net worth: 38 970 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Daniel Ek founded 5 companies, among them: Spotify Technology SA, Advertigo SA and Spotify Ltd. Presently, he holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Spotify Technology SA (which he founded in 2006) and Chief Executive Officer at Spotify USA, Inc. (which he founded) (a subsidiary of Spotify Technology SA). In the past Mr. Ek held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Glorious Games Group AB and Chief Technology Officer of Stardoll, Inc. (a subsidiary of Glorious Games Group AB), Chief Executive Officer of Spotify Ltd. (he founded the company in 2006) and Director at Spotify AB.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY SA
38.30% | 2023-12-30 | 134,244,070 ( 38.30% ) | 35 427 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY SA
6.77% | 2023-12-30 | 13,424,407 ( 6.77% ) | 3 543 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
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Daniel Ek active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY S.A. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-05-25 |
Spotify AB
 Spotify AB Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify AB operates as holding company with interests in music streaming services. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
Spotify USA, Inc.
 Spotify USA, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify USA, Inc. engages in the provision of music platform for all devices such as mobile, speaker, tablets and play station. It allows users to browse through the music collections of friends, artists and celebrities, as well as create a radio station. The company was founded by Martin Lorentzon and Daniel Ek in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Daniel Ek
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Neko Health AB
 Neko Health AB Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Neko Health AB is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden that provides a proactive care system to improve human health by preventing illnesses and detecting changes early. The Swedish company's product, Neko Body, allows users to get answers about their health right away. The company was founded in 2018 by Hjalmar Nilsonne, who has been the CEO since then. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Prima Materia Ltd. | Founder | - |
Stardoll, Inc.
 Stardoll, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Glorious Games Group AB, Stardoll, Inc. is a British software development company that specializes in fashion apparel. The private company was founded by Mattias Maximilian Miksche. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Glorious Games Group AB
 Glorious Games Group AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Glorious Games Group AB develops and operates advertising and user financed gaming services on the internet. The firm's trademarks include stardoll, Bonjour Bizou, Velvet Orchid, Original Future, Pretty n Love, and Paperdoll Heaven. The company was founded by Liisa Wrang and Mattias Maximilian Miksche in 2005 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
| ADVERTIGO S.A. | Founder | - |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY S.A. | Technology Services |
| ADVERTIGO S.A. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Glorious Games Group AB
Glorious Games Group AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Glorious Games Group AB develops and operates advertising and user financed gaming services on the internet. The firm's trademarks include stardoll, Bonjour Bizou, Velvet Orchid, Original Future, Pretty n Love, and Paperdoll Heaven. The company was founded by Liisa Wrang and Mattias Maximilian Miksche in 2005 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Technology Services |
Spotify Ltd.
 Spotify Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify Ltd. provides online music services. It offers music streaming through its applications available for computers and smartphones. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in April 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Stardoll, Inc.
Stardoll, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Glorious Games Group AB, Stardoll, Inc. is a British software development company that specializes in fashion apparel. The private company was founded by Mattias Maximilian Miksche. | Technology Services |
Spotify AB
Spotify AB Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify AB operates as holding company with interests in music streaming services. The company was founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in 2006 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Technology Services |
Spotify USA, Inc.
Spotify USA, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Spotify USA, Inc. engages in the provision of music platform for all devices such as mobile, speaker, tablets and play station. It allows users to browse through the music collections of friends, artists and celebrities, as well as create a radio station. The company was founded by Martin Lorentzon and Daniel Ek in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
| Prima Materia Ltd. | |
Neko Health AB
Neko Health AB Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Neko Health AB is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden that provides a proactive care system to improve human health by preventing illnesses and detecting changes early. The Swedish company's product, Neko Body, allows users to get answers about their health right away. The company was founded in 2018 by Hjalmar Nilsonne, who has been the CEO since then. | Health Technology |
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