NODWIN Gaming appointed industry veteran Arnd Benninghoff to its Board of Directors, as it officially initiates a pre-IPO fundraising round. The round will feature a mix of primary issuance to fund its global expansion via organic growth and strategic acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale providing liquidity to existing shareholders. This capital exercise is backed by significant financial momentum.
Arnd Benninghoff joins the NODWIN Gaming Board of Directors, bringing over a decade of high-level strategic and entrepreneurial leadership in the global gaming and media sectors. Currently the Executive Vice President of Gaming at Modern Times Group (MTG), Arnd leads the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. His extensive background includes serving as Chief Digital Officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, Managing Director of SevenVentures, and CEO of Holtzbrinck eLAB.
Arnd Benninghoff, Executive Vice President of Gaming, MTG, said, “I have long admired NODWIN Gaming’s incredible trajectory and its unique ability to build vibrant, community-first ecosystems in the world’s most dynamic markets. The company sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
He further affirms, “I am honored to join the Board and look forward to working closely with Akshat and the team to leverage my experience in strategic investment and digital media to help drive NODWIN’s next chapter of growth and innovation.”
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said, “Arnd is a rare leader who understands the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios. His vision for the future of interactive entertainment aligns perfectly with our goal to become the definitive voice of gaming and youth culture in the Global South.”
He also added, “Arnd’s insights will be invaluable as we continue to scale our IPs and explore new frontiers in youth entertainment. Arnd’s insights will be invaluable and we are thrilled to welcome Arnd to the NODWIN Gaming Board of Directors at such a pivotal moment in our global expansion.”
