ABOUT NORTHBOLT
Our Foundation
Our leadership brings decades of hands-on experience across international B2B and B2C markets, from building and scaling businesses to leading operations, commercial functions, manufacturing, sportsbook and casino management and payments. This experience shapes both our investment portfolio and the strategic support we provide to our partners.
We take a collaborative, value-driven approach, working alongside clients to deliver measurable outcomes and long-term impact. Our consultants have operated across the full iGaming ecosystem and continue to maintain extensive global networks, giving Northbolt a rare perspective grounded in operational reality and informed by strategic foresight.
Our work spans specialist sectors, connecting commercial goals with compliant, scalable growth. We operate with discretion and integrity, understanding the sensitivities of a highly regulated and competitive market.
Honest, Insightful Guidance
We provide candid advice backed by real-world experience across iGaming operations, payments, and strategy. Our insights highlight hidden risks and untapped opportunities, so you can make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.
WHY US
Tailored
Strategies
Every plan we create is customised to your business goals, operational realities, and market context. We translate complex challenges into actionable strategies designed to deliver measurable growth and long-term value.
Seamless Collaboration
We work closely with your existing advisors - marketing, legal, and financial advisors to coordinate strategy, align actions, and ensure every initiative is executed smoothly and efficiently.
THE TEAM
Northbolt was born from a shared passion for innovation and excellence.
Our combined expertise and forward-thinking approach drive every aspect of the brand.
Simon Dorsen
Co-Founder and CEO
Simon Dorsen is a commercially driven executive with over 24 years of international experience across fintech, payments, and regulated sectors. He has held senior and C-suite roles with leading organisations including Gauselmann Group, IGT, Trustly, and OKTO, managing P&Ls exceeding €100M and launching award-winning products such as OKTO.CASH and OKTO.DIRECT.
Having worked with companies from NYSE-listed corporations to pre-revenue startups, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive growth, innovation, and performance. At Northbolt, he leads with a collaborative, outcome-focused approach that empowers clients to succeed in fast-evolving markets.
Simon also has an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
Tom Kimsey
Co-Founder
Tom Kimsey is an accomplished iGaming professional with over a decade of experience spanning leading operators and emerging brands.
He has held key commercial and operational roles at Ladbrokes, BetBull, and The Football Pools, driving growth, market expansion, and performance optimisation.
With expertise across marketing, commercial strategy, sales, trading, operations, and compliance, Tom brings a holistic understanding of the iGaming ecosystem. Known for his analytical mindset and results-driven approach, he combines strategic vision with hands-on execution — helping operators launch, scale, and achieve sustainable commercial success in competitive markets.