David Knape

Co-Founder & investor at Nova Circle
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Stockholm, SE

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Experience

    • Sweden
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & investor
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Stockholm County, Sweden

    • Investor & board member
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Stockholm County, Sweden One of Scandinavia's fastest-growing AI-driven dating apps.

    • Sweden
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor & senior advisor
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

    • Spain
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Stockholm, Sverige

    • Sweden
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      Stockholm, Sverige

    • Sweden
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor
      • May 2018 - Present

      Stockholm, Sweden First external investor and board member, helping the company to establish their business on the Swedish market, reach a substantial growth rate and raise +1 MEUR in a seed investment round led by one of the top early-stage VC's in Sweden.

    • Board Member
      • May 2018 - Jun 2019

      Stockholm County, Sweden

    • Investor
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      Stockholm, Sweden

    • Board Member
      • Jan 2018 - May 2023

      Stockholm County, Sweden • Increased revenue growth from 6 MSEK to +75 MSEK, leveraging a strong financial performance • Facilitated successful fundraising efforts, contributing to the company's ability to secure over 20 MSEK in external funding • Guided strategic direction, positioning Flaivy Nation as one of the Swedish leading platform within its niche and driving revenue growth • Collaborated closely with the executive team to develop and execute innovative strategies, resulting in substantial revenue… Show more • Increased revenue growth from 6 MSEK to +75 MSEK, leveraging a strong financial performance • Facilitated successful fundraising efforts, contributing to the company's ability to secure over 20 MSEK in external funding • Guided strategic direction, positioning Flaivy Nation as one of the Swedish leading platform within its niche and driving revenue growth • Collaborated closely with the executive team to develop and execute innovative strategies, resulting in substantial revenue increases and market expansion • Crafted the company's vision and long-term goals, aligning efforts to capitalize on emerging opportunities and industry trends • Leveraged data-driven insights to improve decision-making processes, enabling targeted initiatives that maximized revenue generation and operational efficiencies

    • Sweden
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • Board Member
      • May 2022 - May 2023

      Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden Nasdaq listed, Spherio Group AB (publ) creates a sphere of companies and solutions by bridging the worlds of tech, logistics and eCom. Spherio Group operates resale marketplaces and develops leading SaaS solutions for fashion and retail brands, enabling them to effectively manage their own digital second-hand stores and sample sales. The Group aims to contribute to a better future by making more circular consumption possible.

    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chairman of the Board
      • Jan 2022 - May 2023

      Stockholm, Sverige

    • Sweden
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO
      • Sep 2016 - May 2022

      Stockholm County, Sweden CEO of the Nasdaq listed, Ytrade Group AB (publ) with its subsidary Yaytrade. A leading fashion-tech e-commerce platform where consumers can buy second-hand, overstock, and samples. Through Yaytrade’s unique high-tech platform, community members, influencers, and premium brands can open digital pop-up shops and use the company’s pick-up service. The platform is especially appreciated by brands who want to extend the life cycle of outgoing stocks, samples, and returns. Brands such as Filippa K… Show more CEO of the Nasdaq listed, Ytrade Group AB (publ) with its subsidary Yaytrade. A leading fashion-tech e-commerce platform where consumers can buy second-hand, overstock, and samples. Through Yaytrade’s unique high-tech platform, community members, influencers, and premium brands can open digital pop-up shops and use the company’s pick-up service. The platform is especially appreciated by brands who want to extend the life cycle of outgoing stocks, samples, and returns. Brands such as Filippa K, Sail Racing, J.Lindeberg, Layered, and Röhnisch are some of the customers. Acquired in 2023 by Jotunfjell Partners AS

    • Board Member
      • Sep 2016 - May 2022

      Stockholm County, Sweden

    • India
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • Investor
      • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

      Stockholm County, Sweden Acquired by Humble Group (publ) in nov 2020

    • France
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Sep 2016

      Stockholm, Sweden • Prospecting new leads • Processing existing customers • Implementing needs assessments at our prospects and customers • Building up a customer portfolio • Taking part in and compete in large-cap procurements, Europe • Contract negotiations • Project management • Set up budgets • Part of our sales management group • Responsible over the Norwegian market • Sales activities in Europe • KAM for two major Swedish clients • Reported directly to CEO

    • United Kingdom
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Founder & CEO
      • May 2012 - Mar 2014

      Stockholm, Sweden Founder and CEO of two e-commerce stores: - Furnitures and interior products - Sports and supplements (sales in over 14 countries) Both got acquired in early 2014.

    • Sweden
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account manager/Summer intern
      • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

      Alvesta • Executed sales in Sweden and Denmark • Member of the Marketing board, bringing creative strategies to the market

    • Sweden
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Specialist (extra work during university studies)
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

      Sweden • Multiple times awarded as the Best seller of the week • Multiple times awarded as the Best seller of the month

    • Australia
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Start Leader (extra work during studies)
      • Dec 2007 - Dec 2010

      Göteborg • Responsible for the ground handling • Responsible for the staff involved during the startup procedure

Education

  • Linnaeus University
    Master’s Degree, Economics, Business, Management and Marketing
    2011 - 2012
  • EMLV - École de Management Léonard de Vinci
    Bachelors, Economics and managment
    2010 - 2011
  • Linnaeus University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Enterprising and Business development
    2008 - 2011
  • National school of sports Ängelholm
    High School, Business/Managerial Economics & Sports
    2003 - 2007

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