Daniel Georg Ek
InvestorFounderPrincipal, Founder at Prima Materia · Founder at Spotify
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
30 Under 30 2013 · Music30 Under 30 2012 · Consumer Technology
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About
Daniel Ek is Principal at Prima Materia, which works with founders to build and transform technology companies at critical inflection points. He founded Spotify and Neko Health, serves as Executive Chairman of Spotify, and chairs both Helsing and Neko Health.
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Experience
- Prima MateriaPrincipalcurrent2026 — present
- Prima MateriaFoundercurrent2021 — present
- SpotifyExecutive Chairmancurrent2026 — present
- SpotifyChairman & CEO2006 — 2026
- Neko HealthChairman & Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentSweden
- HelsingChairmancurrent2021 — present
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Georg Ek?
- Daniel Ek is Principal at Prima Materia, which works with founders to build and transform technology companies at critical inflection points. He founded Spotify and Neko Health, serves as Executive Chairman of Spotify, and chairs both Helsing and Neko Health.
- Where does Daniel Georg Ek work?
- Daniel Georg Ek is Founder of Spotify and Principal, Founder at Prima Materia.
- What companies did Daniel Georg Ek found?
- Daniel Georg Ek founded Spotify, Spotify.
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