Allan Martinson

Allan Martinson is an Estonian technology entrepreneur and investor born in 1966. He served as the CEO of Xolo from October 2018 to April 2023, leading the company to significant growth during his tenure.12

Professional Background:

• A serial tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience
• Founder and former CEO of Baltic News Service
• Former CEO of MicroLink, a leading IT and technology holding in the Baltics
• Co-founder of Martinson Trigon Venture Partners (MTVP)
• Previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Starship Technologies23

Achievements at Xolo: During his 4.5 years at Xolo, Martinson helped the company:

• Grow 5X in revenues
• Increase customer base 4X
• Improve gross margin from 40% to 70%
• Reach over 140,000 signups
• Achieve €7.2m in annualized revenue1

Current Roles:

• Owner and tech investor at MTVP
• Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Levira
• Board Member of Estonian Founders Society
• Senior Advisor at Bikeep3

Martinson is known for his ability to build and transform tech companies, with a focus on disrupting traditional business models. He has been recognized with honors including being a Chevalier of the French Order of Honour and decorated with Estonia's White Star Order.2