JOHANNA LANNVIK

Senior finance and advisory professional with over a decade of experience across investment banking, corporate finance and board-level advisory, spanning Goldman Sachs, Lincoln International and Catella Corporate Finance. Built Lincoln International's Retail Tech and Cybersecurity sector coverage from scratch, originating $4.2m of new business in the first year and authoring the most-read reports ever published on the firm's website. Recognised as a sector expert and strategic thought leader, personally requested by clients to lead mandates and advising founders, CEOs and boards on raising growth capital for scaleup companies. Now operating as an angel investor, senior advisor and board member, working directly with founders and executive teams on capitalisation and directional strategy at the intersection of commercialisation and capital raising. Combines deep expertise in investment case development, investor communications and growth capital with a passion for emerging technology, sustainable supply chains and innovative thought leaders. Fluent in Swedish and English, with basic proficiency in French and Spanish, and a track record of leadership spanning Forbes 30 Under 30, NOVA100 Top Talent Network and board-level appointments in defence tech and circularity.

• Forbes 30 Under 30, Europe / Finance (2016) — Selected for the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in recognition of early career achievements and trajectory within European finance, but declined to participate.
• NOVA100 Top Talent Network, Sweden (2011 – Present) — Member of a highly selective global network for top students and alumni with distinctive academic and business achievements across the Nordic region.
• Built Lincoln International's Retail Tech and Cybersecurity sector coverage from scratch (2019 – 2025) — Created the intellectual capital, market positioning and client relationships that established the firm as a trusted advisor in two high-growth technology sectors.
• Originated $4.2m of new business in first year of sector initiative — Drove significant revenue growth through thought leadership, client advisory work and the global rollout of 'my' sectors across multiple Lincoln International offices.
• Personally requested by clients to lead mandates — Recognised as a trusted sector expert and strategic advisor, transitioning from pure deal execution to a role that combined sector insight, capital-raising expertise and senior client relationship management.
• UNICEF Orphanage / Youth Centre / Human Trafficking Project, Gaujena, Latvia (2004 – 2008) — Financed, developed and supervised an orphanage in rural Latvia, established a charity shop with dynamic pricing and educated Swedish students about the post-Soviet situation.
• Identified and helped human trafficking high-risk individuals — Contributed directly to protecting vulnerable people as part of a project addressing one of the most pressing social challenges facing the region at the time.
• Awarded outstanding achievement plaque in the Gaujena community hall at age 17 — Became the first person ever to receive this recognition, honouring the impact and leadership demonstrated through the UNICEF project.
• Project Manager, London Career Week, The Student Association at the SSE (2008 – 2009) — Led the largest project within the Business Committee, heading a team of five fellow students to deliver a high-profile event connecting students with leading financial institutions.
• Event Manager, Ski Committee, The Student Association at the SSE (2008 – 2009) — Arranged a ski trip to Chamonix for 130 students, managing logistics, budgeting and stakeholder coordination within a demanding academic environment.
• Elected roles within the Stockholm city council, Moderata Ungdomsförbundet (2001 – 2007) — Represented young people and contributed to local political decision-making at an early age, developing skills in stakeholder communication and community representation.
• Involved in the 2006 general election and 2003 euro referendum campaigns — Participated actively in national political campaigns, building a strong understanding of political processes, public debate and civic engagement.
• Angel investor and active advisor to scaleups in defence tech, cybersecurity, retail tech and circularity — Currently involved with Skygaard and Ekoligens, working directly with founders, CEOs and boards on capitalisation and directional strategy.