DeFi Technologies names ex-Vinter CEO as Valour CRO to spearhead Nordic, European growth
DeFi Technologies named Jacob Lindberg as Chief Revenue Officer for Valour to spearhead commercial strategy across Nordic and European markets, targeting platform growth and institutional partnerships. Lindberg previously founded and led crypto index provider Vinter, raising US$3.4M at over US$20M valuation and will support expansion into UCITS and AMCs.
1. Leadership Appointment
DeFi Technologies has appointed Jacob Lindberg as Chief Revenue Officer of its asset management subsidiary Valour, where he will oversee commercial strategy and drive platform growth, institutional partnerships and regional expansion across the Nordic and broader European markets.
2. Lindberg’s Background
Lindberg founded and led Vinter, a regulated crypto index provider acquired by Kaiko, raised a US$3.4 million seed round at over US$20 million valuation and developed pioneering index methodologies for ETPs listed on multiple major European exchanges.
3. Expansion Strategy
His appointment aligns with DeFi Technologies’ plan to extend Valour’s offering beyond listed ETPs into UCITS-style funds, actively managed certificates, hedge funds and fund-of-funds, targeting professional and institutional investors across Europe.