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Riccardo Zacconi

Founder of Sweet Capital

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview 

Riccardo Zacconi is the Co-Founder of King.com, known for developing the popular game Candy Crush, and currently serves as Chairman and CEO. With a background in entrepreneurship and venture capital, he has successfully led King.com to become a prominent player in the mobile gaming industry, securing strategic partnerships and driving monetization efforts. Highlights of Zacconi's career include founding the PTEN Research Foundation and Sweet Capital, as well as investing in various successful companies like Typeform and Dubsmash, showcasing his expertise in new business development and digital media.

Work Experience 

  • Founder and trustee

    2015 - Current

    Charitable foundation supporting medical research

  • Co-Founder and Shareholder

    2015

    Personal angel investment fund

  • Co-Founder and Chairman

    2019 - 2020

  • CEO and co-founder

    2003 - 2019

    Mobile games, developer of hit game Candy Crush

  • VP Europe

    2002 - 2003

    online dating

  • EIR

    2001 - 2002

    Entrepreneur in residence

Benchmark focuses on early-stage venture investing in mobile, marketplaces, social, infrastructure, and enterprise software.

  • MD

    1999 - 2001

  • Project Manager

    1993 - 1999

  • Consultant

    1991 - 1993

Education 

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