NODWIN Gaming has taken key strategic steps as it moves toward a potential public listing. The company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round and appointed industry veteran Arnd Benninghoff to its Board of Directors.
Benninghoff brings extensive experience across the global gaming and media industries. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Gaming at Modern Times Group (MTG), where he has overseen the company’s gaming investments and portfolio development since 2014.
Over the course of his career, Benninghoff has held leadership roles including Chief Digital Officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Managing Director at SevenVentures, and Chief Executive Officer at Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his professional journey in journalism, working with Deutsche Presse-Agentur and several television networks.
Commenting on the appointment, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, 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.
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. 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.”
As part of its preparation for a potential listing, the company has also appointed UBS as the lead advisor for the pre-IPO fundraising round as well as the subsequent public offering.
