Magne Uppman

Magne Uppman is a Member of the Board at Fantasy Chess, an interactive chess platform founded by world chess champion Magnus Carlsen.13 Uppman is also a founding partner at SNÖ Ventures, a venture capital firm that led the recent $3 million pre-seed funding round for Fantasy Chess.23

As a representative of SNÖ Ventures, Uppman expressed enthusiasm about the investment in Fantasy Chess, stating:

"Imagine combining the greatest chess player of all time with a proven unicorn co-founder in a huge untapped market - that's a formula that excites us immensely. We're thrilled to be leading this investment alongside fantastic co-investors to support Fantasy Chess in its mission to add a new level of excitement to the world of chess."2

Uppman's involvement with Fantasy Chess highlights his role in identifying and supporting innovative startups in the sports and technology sectors. His position on the board suggests he will likely play a strategic role in guiding the company's growth and development as it aims to make chess more engaging and accessible to a wider audience.3