Business growth

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.

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Entrepreneurship

Matchmaking + capital = accelerating SurfCleaner’s sustainable growth journey

Nordea’s matchmaking event, which connects entrepreneurs and investors, secured contacts and capital for SurfCleaner. “It made our entire growth journey possible,” says the company’s CEO. Now Nordea Investor Speed Dating is back again.

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Entrepreneurship

How to charm investors and financiers? Read our six tips for growth entrepreneurs

Vesa Riihimäki, Head of Startup & Growth at Nordea and Inka Mero, founder of venture capital fund Voima Ventures, list six tips for seeking funding.

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Financing

New growth possibilities for small businesses with the help of European Guarantee Fund

For many small companies, it can be difficult to get a loan to make an acquisition or to grow their business. Thanks to a loan guarantee programme by the European Investment Fund, Nordea can help small businesses get back on the growth track.

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Business growth

Positive trends on the horizon as companies shift toward sustainable business

As society transitions towards a sustainable future, Nordic companies are proactively adapting their business strategies. According to the latest Nordea Business Insights report, Swedish companies are progressing the most in this area.

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COP26 Helsinki Hub event

Sustainable banking

“We support our customers to make the transition happen”

How to make economic development and sustainability go hand in hand was a much debated question at this year’s COP26. Our top management rounded off Nordea’s participation in the conference as hosts for an event with focus on the financial sector as a driver of the green transition.

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Nordea On Your Mind

Tomorrow’s offices will be rigged for new ways of working

COVID-19 has triggered a rethinking of work life and office space. Ronald Bäckrud, Head of Region Stockholm at Vasakronan, shares the landlord perspective on these changes and what they mean for offices post-pandemic.

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Are Sandersen, CEO Cemit

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur about growth success: “will revolutionise the railway industry and sell for NOK 500m by 2025”

Using reasonably priced sensors and artificial intelligence the Norwegian company Cemit aims to increase the efficiency of trains and the railway industry globally. “Teaming up with Nordea was crucial,” says CEO Are Sandersen.

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VeV

Entrepreneurship

Oslo-based Vev received 50 million kroner: From a wild idea to a one of a kind growth fairy tale

Oslo-based Vev wants to simplify the creation of visual websites. After only four years the company’s customers now include media giants. It is backed by Nordea and has been able to get a large, international investor onboard.

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Entrepreneurship

Tap into our expertise: Nordea’s first Nordic Mentoring Sessions programme launched

During autumn, Nordea’s first Nordic Mentoring Sessions programme will take place offering upcoming companies personal guidance from our top experts and experienced professionals within leadership, marketing, financing and law.

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Nordea On Your Mind

Omnichannel retail will require a revamp of both stores and offices

Office space Russia's largest consumer electronics chain, M.Video-Eldorado, is transforming from a brick-and-mortar retailer with an online presence to a technology company with a physical presence.

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Entrepreneurship

Start-up found solution for unused office space

"Our technology supports employers, employees and workspace providers in a fast-changing world."

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Entrepreneurship

GoMore wins new markets with its concept for cities with fewer cars

Nordea is part of the ride when Danish car sharing platform GoMore expands into more European markets with its solution for city dwellers looking for cheaper and more sustainable transport solutions.

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