Blykalla Appoints Erik Engellau-Nilsson as Chairman of the Board

Press ReleaseJuly 7, 2026

Stockholm, Sweden

Blykalla today announced the appointment of Erik Engellau-Nilsson, Managing Partner of Norrsken Launcher, as Chairman of the Board. The appointment comes at a critical moment for the company, as it moves from research and development toward commercial deployment and US expansion.

"Erik has been part of Blykalla's journey since 2022 and knows the company from the inside — as an investor, board member and operator. As we take the step from development to deployment, his experience in building and scaling ambitious companies is exactly what this next phase demands."

— Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla.

Erik Engellau-Nilsson

"Blykalla is exceptionally positioned for this moment, and it is a privilege to take on the role of Chairman as the company enters its next phase."

– Erik Engellau-Nilsson, Chairman of the Board

Erik has spent his career at the intersection of technology, impact and company-building. He worked closely with co-founder Niklas Adalberth at Klarna. The two went on to build the Norrsken Foundation, which Erik led as CEO and grew into one of Europe's leading hubs for impact entrepreneurship. Today he is Managing Partner of Norrsken Launcher, Norrsken's deep tech investment arm.

Erik has played an instrumental role for Blykalla since 2022, when Norrsken Launcher first backed the company. He has served on the Board since, and also as interim CEO prior to Jacob Stedman. Most recently, Norrsken Launcher co-led Blykalla's $50 million funding round alongside Oklo and Armada Investment — capital that is now accelerating the industrialization of the SEALER.

"The next geopolitical race won't be for oil. It will be for abundant, reliable electrons. Electricity is becoming the defining constraint of the AI era, and advanced nuclear is one of the most important technologies of our time. "

— Erik Engellau-Nilsson, Chairman of Blykalla

The appointment follows a period of strong momentum for Blykalla, including deepened partnerships with Oklo, ABB and Hitachi Energy, the first-ever commercial application for an advanced nuclear reactor park in Sweden, and pre-application engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

About Blykalla

Blykalla is a global leader in advanced nuclear technology, commercializing the next generation of clean, reliable energy through its lead-cooled reactor, the SEALER. Founded in 2013, the company has approximately 140 employees with offices in Sweden and the United States. Blykalla is building the Swedish value chain with partners including ABB, Höganäs, Kanthal, ESAB, and Alleima, and is constructing an electric test facility in Oskarshamn in partnership with Uniper. For more information, visit https://www.blykalla.com.

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