Pinecone Ventures is today thrilled to announce the exciting addition of the experienced venture builder Ellie Fokas-Schuettinger to our new studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Ellie is joining as Partner and COO.

The Right Partner

Managing Partner in Pinecone Ventures Sweden, Jesper Vendel, believes they have been fortunate in finding the right partner:

“Both myself and founder Alvin Dammann Leer are thrilled that we came in contact with Ellie, who quickly recognized the journey and path Pinecone Venture is on. With her extensive experience from venture studios, Ellie will play an important role in building our Swedish operations and portfolio, as well as providing support across the Pinecone Group."

Ellie is a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in B2B SaaS, specializing in high-growth industries such as medtech and e-commerce. She has a strong background as a COO and CFO, with a proven track record of scaling companies from pre-seed to Series A, driving international expansion, and securing multiple investment rounds to support sustainable growth.

She has been spearheading the venture department at a Stockholm based venture studio for the past 2 years, identifying and validating hundreds of B2B business ideas, coaching founders, and building scalable foundations for startups. Key achievements include: Successfully raising funds and expanding companies into new international markets. Supporting founders from ideation to commercialization. Developing and executing growth strategies for long-term success.