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Riccardo Zacconi
Founder of Sweet Capital
RZ
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