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Scandinavian Trust and Nordea – a partnership that makes it easier for international businesses to locate to the Nordics
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.
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.
Nordea as an enabler of growth – lending to startups hits record levels
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.
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.
Celebrating the winners of the Nordic Fintech awards 2025 sponsored by Nordea
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.
Navigating Chinese regulation and cultural differences in Shanghai to support Nordic customers
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.
Boost your confidence this winter – here’s how to match with your next investor
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
Nordea expands EIF guarantee to Denmark, offering €560 million boost for Nordic SMEs
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.
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?
Swedish billion kronor investment in climate-neutral steel and pulp input
Lime is a component in steelmaking and the production of paper pulp. It’s also used in everything from paint to water purification. Unfortunately, lime is also a real climate culprit. SMA Mineral in Värmland will change this with new technology, 10 billion kronor and Nordea as a partner.
Nordic SMEs are looking for support to capture business opportunities in the sustainability transition
Many small and medium-sized companies are now seeing the sustainability transition as an opportunity for growth and a must to meet the demands from customers and other partners in their value chain. This is one of the conclusions in a new survey from Nordea.
Signs of positive trends in somewhat gloomy startup market
A rather gloomy funding year for startup and growth companies is coming to an end. Have we hit rock bottom and where should we look for bright spots? Our Startup & Growth team share their latest insights.