Copenhagen, Denmark – February 4th, 2026

NIO today announced the appointment of Daniel Dalegaard as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, alongside an updated Board and shareholder composition.

The appointment supports NIO’s continued evolution as a private markets investment platform and reflects the firm’s ambition to further strengthen its position as a leading access point to private markets for investors.

The appointment follows a thorough and structured search process conducted by the Board of Directors. The process included both internal and external candidates, with Daniel being benchmarked against a broad field of international profiles. Following this process, the Board unanimously agreed that Daniel is the right person to lead NIO into its next phase of growth.

Daniel has been with NIO since its inception and has played a central role in building the firm’s platform, investment capabilities and strategic direction. With a strong background in investments and deep expertise in private markets, his appointment reflects NIO’s investment-driven DNA and long-term focus.

As CEO, Daniel will lead NIO’s next phase of growth with a strategic focus on scaling the platform, strengthening long-term investor partnerships and expanding access to high-quality private market opportunities.

Continued independence and strategy

As CEO, Daniel Dalegaard will continue to execute NIO’s established strategy of being a preferred partner in private markets and further strengthen the firm’s position as a leading platform for private market investing. His growth-oriented and investor-centric leadership approach positions him well to lead the firm going forward.

Updates to shareholder composition

CIP and Lind Invest have entered into a binding agreement with shareholders related to Urban Partners to increase their shareholding in NIO. Upon completion of the transaction, CIP will become the majority shareholder, while Lind Invest and Urban Partners-related shareholders will remain large minority shareholders. The strategy and independence of NIO will remain unaffected by the transaction.

As part of the leadership transition, Mogens Thorninger will assume the role of Chairman of the Board, while Jonas Højhus Jeppesen and Christian Jølck have been appointed Vice-Chairmen of the Board. The firm extends its sincere thanks to Andrew Dyson for his leadership of the Board over the past 12 months.

Commenting on the appointment, Mogens Thorninger, Chairman of the Board, said:
“We believe NIO is a strong investment platform built on a heritage of disciplined investing, a strong investment culture, clear alignment of interests and a client-centric approach to private markets. After a thorough search process, we are confident that Daniel is the right person to lead the firm forward and strengthen NIO’s role as the preferred partner in private markets across Europe.”

Jonas Højhus Jeppesen, Vice-Chairman of the Board and CFO of Lind Invest, added:
“Daniel’s appointment reflects the investment-driven nature of NIO’s business. Lind Invest remains strongly aligned with NIO’s strategic direction and fully supports the next phase of execution. We look forward to further deepening our long-term engagement with NIO.”

Daniel Dalegaard, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“I am proud and humbled by the trust the Board has placed in me, and by the trust our investors have shown in NIO over the years. Having grown up with the business, I am excited to shape the next chapter together with the team and the Board, with a strong focus on delivering long-term value for our investors.”

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