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Niko Karstikko

Founder

Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Bob W

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

FoundedBob W

Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Bob W

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Bob W's investors · 6

byFoundersCopenhagen · $540K – $4.3M checksElevator VenturesVienna · $1.1M – $3.3M checksEvli Growth PartnersHelsinki · $5M – $10M checksSpecialist VCTallinn · $270K – $3.2M checksSuperAngelTallinn · $108K – $540K checksVerve VenturesZug · $1.1M – $2.2M checks

Co-founders at Bob W

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Sebastian EmbergerChief Strategy Officer, Co-founder

Experience

  1. Bob W.Co-Founder & Group CEO - We're hiring!current2018 — present
  2. Boksi.comInvestor & Advisorcurrent2019 — present
  3. KWAKwak - Startup GrowhowPartner & Venture Buildercurrent2017 — present
  4. FreskaFirst Investor & Advisorcurrent2015 — present
  5. Rentals UnitedInvestor (Acquired by Guesty 2024)2018 — 2024Barcelona Area, Spain
  6. POLKUBoard Member2016 — 2017Finland
  7. POLKUTransition CEO2016 — 2017Helsinki Area, Finland
  8. The Orange CapitalInvestments2016 — 2017
  9. SportSetter - ACQUIREDCo-Founder & CEO2012 — 2016London / New York / Helsinki
  10. BarclaysRapid Response Manager - Banking2010 — 2012London, United Kingdom
  11. NetJetsDigital & Direct Marketing2009 — 2010
  12. Merrill LynchSummer Associate2008Miami, FL USA
  13. 3MMarketing / European Marketing HQ2007Paris Area, France
  14. Metso PaperBusiness Analyst / Sales & Marketing2006Greater Atlanta Area
  15. BPBusiness Support HQ2005Greater Chicago Area

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Niko Karstikko?
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Bobw
Where does Niko Karstikko work?
Niko Karstikko is Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder of Bob W.
What companies did Niko Karstikko found?
Niko Karstikko founded Bob W.
Where did Niko Karstikko go to school?
Niko Karstikko studied at Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina (BS, USC - International Business & Finance double major (#1 International Business program in USA)); Aalto University (Masters (incomplete), Entrepreneurship); ACS International Schools (High School Diploma & AP Courses).

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Founder mafias

Aalto University mafia59

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Olli NuutilaIndustrial managementFounded Cactos +1Jan GoetzTitle of DocentFounded Iqm +1Wycliffe RadumaMaster of Science in TechnologyFounded Otos +1Arto TolonenMaster's degreeFounded Audiodraft +1Patrik BackmanMaster of ScienceFounded Mariadb CorporationPauliina MartikainenAalto University School of BusinessFounded Wave Ventures

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Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina mafia12

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Robert ViglioneDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Horizen +1David Boutellier-SaxerExchange SemesterFounded RematiqHemangi DhirBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Be ClinicalAmy WisterMBAFounded RevShoppBrett NilsenBachelor of Business AdministrationFounded CopytJohn M DillardMaster of International Business Studies (MIBS)Founded ThreatSwitch

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Same school

Also attended Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina40

Wes LongSenior Analyst at Northpond VenturesAmy BurrCEO at SKY VCAaron KernGeneral Partner at 6th Man VenturesAnne PowersExecutive Assistant at Red Cell IncubationSarah WhitesellFinance Manager at Obvious VenturesLaura KeilhoferInvestment Manager at Alstin Capital

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Also attended Aalto University149

Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanMirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanElina HolkkoPartner and CFO at Lifeline VenturesMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesTeemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline Ventures

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Also attended ACS International Schools8

Daniel van der MerweSenior Director at JMI EquityHaley BryantPartner at Hustle FundConnor DellapinaPrincipal at Center15 CapitalLucia VitaAssociate at Smedvig VenturesBryan StuartVice President at Fifth Down CapitalKarthik SrinivasanSenior Associate at Ridgewood Infrastructure

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Also attended American Business College Paris4

Chris AhernPartner at Strategic Cyber VenturesNader YoussefInvestment Associate at Flourish VenturesDaniel KaplanPartner at Equitage Ventures, L.L.C.Marisa PowellAssociate at 1315 Capital

Shared employers

Also worked at Freska2

Mari LuukkainenPrincipal at Identity.vcMikko SuonenlahtiVenture Partner at ETF Partners

Also worked at Barclays302

Bertie AykroydPartner at Mayfair Equity PartnersShemina MekkyExecutive Assistant, MENA at Golden Gate VenturesSunil RaoCOO, SVP Finance at Plum Alley InvestmentsJarrid TingleInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersPhil VenablesVenture Partner at Ballistic VenturesAngela AsencioManager, Therapeutics Team at Deerfield Management Company

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Also worked at NetJets4

Randy BrandoffVenture Partner at TIA VenturesKirk PosmanturChief Partnership Officer, Board Member, Founder at 25MadisonDominick SicaPartner at Sica VenturesChris LatimerCEO at Vectorize

Also worked at Merrill Lynch724

Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundAftab MathurManaging Director at Temasek at Golden Gate VenturesAndrew WallaceVice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution

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