Mikael Harstad

Chairman at GENTOO MEDIA INC.

Net worth: 1 M $ as of 30/06/2026

45 year

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Mikael Riese Harstad is the founder of Skilling Ltd. (2016) and Optimizer Invest Ltd. (2012) where the title held is Partner.
Current jobs include Chairman at Gentoo Media, Inc. (2024), Director at Gaming Innovation Group Plc, Director at Sightic Analytics AB, Director at Teo Invest Ltd., and Independent Director at GiG Software Plc (2024).
Former job includes Director at Catena Media plc (2015-2016).
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Lund.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
GENTOO MEDIA INC 1.57%	21/03/2025	2,114,403 ( 1.57% )	1 M $	30/06/2026

Mikael Harstad active positions

Companies	Position	Start
GENTOO MEDIA INC.	Chairman	22/05/2024
Optimizer Invest Ltd. Optimizer Invest Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Optimizer Invest invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early stage capital requirements. It acquires minority interest.	Founder	01/01/2012
Gaming Innovation Group Plc Gaming Innovation Group Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides Internet gaming services	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Mikael Harstad

Companies	Position	End
CATENA MEDIA PLC	Director/Board Member	01/05/2016
Skilling Ltd. Skilling Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates an online brokerage platform that offers CFD trading on instruments from markets	Founder	-

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University of Lund University of Lund Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Optimizer Invest Ltd. Optimizer Invest Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Optimizer Invest invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early stage capital requirements. It acquires minority interest.	Finance
Gaming Innovation Group Plc Gaming Innovation Group Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides Internet gaming services	Technology Services
Gentoo Media, Inc. Gentoo Media, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Provides internet gambling services	Consumer Services
Catena Media plc Catena Media plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates an online casino, sports betting and financial trading platform	Consumer Services
Skilling Ltd. Skilling Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates an online brokerage platform that offers CFD trading on instruments from markets	Finance