We support businesses in their growth and sustainable transition. Our vision is to be the preferred partner for customers in need of a broad range of financial services – driving for a sustainable future.
Business growth
Verda, formerly known as DataCrunch, is a fast-growing AI-focused cloud provider from the Nordics. In the rapidly evolving cloud industry, Verda is addressing the growing demand for specialised infrastructure tailored to AI workloads.
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Business growth
Nordea has partnered with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for several years to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses in the Nordic region. The EIF guarantee helped UpCloud access financing for projects that promote sustainability and innovation.
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Business growth
When the electricity market became increasingly unpredictable, three companies saw an opportunity to think differently. The result was Buddy Energy – an energy company that helps property owners transition to more sustainable and cost-efficient energy use. With support from Nordea, the company is now ready to grow – quickly and sustainably.
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Business growth
Expanding into the Nordics is often a complex journey with significant challenges in terms of regulation, language and business culture. Scandinavian Trust specialises in simplifying this process. Since 2014, they have built a network of expertise and partnerships that make a difference. One of its partners is Nordea.
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Entrepreneurship
With exclusive events for investors and startup leaders, one-to-one matchmaking opportunities and expert financial guidance, we're ready to help entrepreneurs succeed at this year's leading startup event.
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Business growth
The sharp rise in debt financing reflects the increased willingness of growth companies to take risks and invest in expansion into new markets. Nordea’s lending to startups in Finland has reached a new record in 2025 as companies across various sectors seek funding for growth alongside private equity investments.
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Entrepreneurship
For the ninth year in a row, Nordea is proud to be a main partner of Slush, the world’s leading startup event. At Slush, we’ll continue connecting ambitious founders with leading investors, while offering valuable insights and support to businesses at various stages of growth.
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Events
As the official sponsor of the Nordic Fintech awards 2025, Nordea joined the award ceremony on stage and spotlighted fintechs at the forefront of Nordic innovation. Take a look at the rising stars of the fintech scene.
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Corporate insights
Did you know that in downtown Shanghai – a city with more than 25 million inhabitants - you will find the Nordea branch? The branch is a part of International Corporate Branches (ICB) in Nordea and supports the Nordic corporate customers with subsidiaries in China.
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Entrepreneurship
Do you need to raise capital this winter? Do like SaaS company Vaylo and meet your next investor at Nordea Investor Speed Dating. “An event like this is exactly what you need when you’re seeking funding,” says CEO Karin Whitlock
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Business growth
Nordea has expanded its guarantee agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF), providing increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Nordic region. The enhanced financing arrangement now includes Denmark, alongside Finland, Sweden and Norway.
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Insights
The city of Kiruna has been moving bit by bit since 2004. How do you go about moving an entire city? And what are the challenges of being a bank in such a city?
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