Taina Malén

CMO/COO/CBDO I Executive Leader I Communication & Marketing Specialist I Global Brand Expansion I Business Development I Board Member I Entertainment I Media I Tech I AI I Gaming

📍 Vaxholm, Stockholm County, Sweden🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 14 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2024
VC🌍 Sweden
10
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14y
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Portfolio

6 investments · sorted by recency
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Angel Investor
Nov 2024
PlayCap is a new and growing angel network of experienced women in the games industry. We specialize in investments in studios, companies, and tech in games. An investment from PlayCap means more than just funding; it provides your company with support and knowledge from some of the top experts in the games industry. Are you a woman interested in making investments and networking with other women in the games industry? We are still growing the network with more women from the industry to join us. If youre interested in investments together with others, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/playcap-investor and we will provide you with more information. There is no fee to join the network if you are selected. Are you a game studio or tech company in the games industry that is looking for funding from angels? Please email your pitch to hello@playcap.gg
early stageComputer Games
Board Member
Dec 2018
We are MAG Interactive – a leading mobile developer and publisher of casual mobile games built on a wealth of creativity and passion. We thrive on creating quality experiences that make our players want to come back for more. And Players agree! Combined, the Company’s ten games have been downloaded more than 350 million times. We create a good times factory with a global reach that continues to grow. We are all part of a creative, positive and trusting environment where everyone has a sense of ownership over their activities and pride in their work. This open and collaborative working culture at MAG is key to our ability to continuously create top notch games. Every game released from MAG Interactive has reached a multi-million player base and reached the #1 position in its category in a large number of countries. Our games have been selected Best of Google Play, Best Of App Store by Apple and have reached the #1 word game spot in over 100 countries. MAG has offices in Stockholm and Brighton and the company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market with the ticker MAGI. FNCA Sweden AB is appointed Certified Advisor to MAG Interactive. MAG Interactive was founded in Stockholm in 2010.
Board Member & Independent Comittee Aspiro / Tidal Music
May 2014
✨ Schibsted has entered a new era. We are now a separate media company, and we continue our proud tradition of delivering trustworthy journalism through renowned brands such as VG, Aftonbladet, Aftenposten and Svenska Dagbladet. ✨ Schibsted Marketplaces has become Vend, connecting millions of users each month through leading platforms like Finn, Blocket, Tori and Oikotie. Learn more about our exciting journey: https://schibsted.com
Board Member
Aug 2013
Filling the gap between finance and tech. Through many years of expertise and development of financial and debt collection services, we make your system easy to use and market-leading. We also have our own systems in financial services with the markets most complete range and short time-to-market.
Co-Founder and board member
Aug 2012
Esportal Group has built the fastest growing esports platform in the Nordics with the goal to become the number one go to place for the world’s top esport titles. We combine a digital platform for esports matchmaking and tournaments, Esportal, with physical gaming centres under the iconic brand Inferno online. Our vision is to create state-of-the-art experiences for the world’s esports enthusiasts and gamers. The digital platform Esportal is a web-based competitive arena for the major esport titles. We aim to make gaming in a matchmaking and tournament environment a more engaging experience, removing disruptive influences such as disconnects, cheaters and trolls. Our platform is seamlessly integrated with the games and all players of any skill can find their level, hang out with friends and get instant results with updated statistics. The world’s largest gaming centre, Inferno Online (“IO”), founded in 1999 and consists of multiple gaming and esports centres, was acquired by Esportal Group in 2017. IO has a long history and clear legacy in gaming and is known as an institution throughout the esports world. Esportal and Inferno Online are run separately but operate in symbiosis, creating exceptional gaming experiences both online and in our centres. It uniquely positions Esportal Group in the global esports community by enabling a seamless experience between digital and physical in tournaments and events. The digital platform, Esportal, operates a freemium business model where members can access multiple subscription-based services and features, with high conversion rates on our core markets. We also offer companies to be able to reach the rapidly growing and global esports community with advertising and sponsored tournaments. The physical arena, Inferno Online, has revenue streams from sponsorships, tournaments, computer rentals, food and beverage.
early stageComputer Games
Board Member
Aug 2012
Esportal Group has built the fastest growing esports platform in the Nordics with the goal to become the number one go to place for the world’s top esport titles. We combine a digital platform for esports matchmaking and tournaments, Esportal, with physical gaming centres under the iconic brand Inferno online. Our vision is to create state-of-the-art experiences for the world’s esports enthusiasts and gamers. The digital platform Esportal is a web-based competitive arena for the major esport titles. We aim to make gaming in a matchmaking and tournament environment a more engaging experience, removing disruptive influences such as disconnects, cheaters and trolls. Our platform is seamlessly integrated with the games and all players of any skill can find their level, hang out with friends and get instant results with updated statistics. The world’s largest gaming centre, Inferno Online (“IO”), founded in 1999 and consists of multiple gaming and esports centres, was acquired by Esportal Group in 2017. IO has a long history and clear legacy in gaming and is known as an institution throughout the esports world. Esportal and Inferno Online are run separately but operate in symbiosis, creating exceptional gaming experiences both online and in our centres. It uniquely positions Esportal Group in the global esports community by enabling a seamless experience between digital and physical in tournaments and events. The digital platform, Esportal, operates a freemium business model where members can access multiple subscription-based services and features, with high conversion rates on our core markets. We also offer companies to be able to reach the rapidly growing and global esports community with advertising and sponsored tournaments. The physical arena, Inferno Online, has revenue streams from sponsorships, tournaments, computer rentals, food and beverage.
early stageComputer Games
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2024
Angel Investor
Nov 2024
PlayCap is a new and growing angel network of experienced women in the games industry. We specialize in investments in studios, companies, and tech in games. An investment from PlayCap means more than just funding; it provides your company with support and knowledge from some of the top experts in the games industry. Are you a woman interested in making investments and networking with other women in the games industry? We are still growing the network with more women from the industry to join us. If youre interested in investments together with others, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/playcap-investor and we will provide you with more information. There is no fee to join the network if you are selected. Are you a game studio or tech company in the games industry that is looking for funding from angels? Please email your pitch to hello@playcap.gg
early stageComputer Games
2019
Board Member
May 2019
Freja eID is an electronic identification you can use to access online services, identify yourself and others, control who gets your personal data and make electronic signatures, all that wrapped in a safe and easy-to-use mobile app. EXPLORE FREJA eID We want to redefine what it means to be an e-ID. Freja eID empowers you to: Identify yourself to other people Prove your age Verify people you meet online Identify yourself to services Digitally sign contracts and consents Control personal data you share Have personal and business e-ID in the same app
2018
Board Member
Dec 2018
We are MAG Interactive – a leading mobile developer and publisher of casual mobile games built on a wealth of creativity and passion. We thrive on creating quality experiences that make our players want to come back for more. And Players agree! Combined, the Company’s ten games have been downloaded more than 350 million times. We create a good times factory with a global reach that continues to grow. We are all part of a creative, positive and trusting environment where everyone has a sense of ownership over their activities and pride in their work. This open and collaborative working culture at MAG is key to our ability to continuously create top notch games. Every game released from MAG Interactive has reached a multi-million player base and reached the #1 position in its category in a large number of countries. Our games have been selected Best of Google Play, Best Of App Store by Apple and have reached the #1 word game spot in over 100 countries. MAG has offices in Stockholm and Brighton and the company is listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market with the ticker MAGI. FNCA Sweden AB is appointed Certified Advisor to MAG Interactive. MAG Interactive was founded in Stockholm in 2010.
2014
Tidal/ Aspiro AB (publ)
Board Member
May 2014
Board Member & Independent Comittee Aspiro / Tidal Music
May 2014
✨ Schibsted has entered a new era. We are now a separate media company, and we continue our proud tradition of delivering trustworthy journalism through renowned brands such as VG, Aftonbladet, Aftenposten and Svenska Dagbladet. ✨ Schibsted Marketplaces has become Vend, connecting millions of users each month through leading platforms like Finn, Blocket, Tori and Oikotie. Learn more about our exciting journey: https://schibsted.com
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