Business growth

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Business growth

Nordea introduces green corporate loans at reduced rates with the European Investment Fund

Small and medium-sized companies in Finland and Sweden are now offered green loans at reduced interest rates thanks to a collaboration between Nordea and the European Investment Fund.

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Entrepreneurship

Growing ecosystem: Finland is one of the hottest startup hubs in Europe

Finland has emerged as one of the hottest startup hubs in the world – a place where new success stories are born

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Entrepreneurship

Innovator turns musical passion into global business

He has founded two globally successful companies and his favourite artists have become his fans. What advice does he have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

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Business growth

Finland’s startup boom breaks records

Last year, Finnish startups attracted a record-breaking amount of growth funding. Despite their small size, these early-stage growth companies play a large role in the economy.

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Entrepreneurship

"Eight different investors wanted to meet us”

Nordea’s highly efficient “frog-kissing factory” has been connecting investors and startups all over the Nordics since 2018, and has grown to attract some very large, global investors.

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Business growth

Nordea introduces guaranteed lending solutions to SMEs together with the European Investment Fund

Nordea introduces a new range of guaranteed lending solutions to SMEs in Finland, Sweden and Denmark together with the European Investment Fund under its new guarantee programme, the European Guarantee Fund (EGF).

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FX

Covid-19 was a wake-up call for this company to manage its currency risk

When Covid-19 hit, Finnish furniture company Pohjanmaan Kaluste Oy decided to start hedging its currency risk. The move has allowed the company to set currency worries aside and focus on running its thriving business in challenging times.

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Corporate insights

Currency volatility ahead – SME’s should assess and manage currency risks immediately

Too many small and mid-sized companies continue to underestimate their currency risks, according to a recent Nordea study.

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FX

How an e-com pioneer grew to SEK 1 bn in turnover in just a few years

Mobile phone accessory maker Ideal of Sweden has been on a whirlwind growth journey, from a small garage operation to an e-commerce leader. Discover the company’s keys to success and how it is using Nordea’s AutoFX currency robot to make more time for what matters – its core business.

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Entrepreneurship

Risk management: The top 12 risks every business owner should know

Knowing the most common hurdles facing your business can inform your risk management strategy and improve your company’s chances of success.

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Entrepreneurship

How to manage financial risk when starting and growing a business

Nordea’s leading Startup & Growth experts walk you through the most common financial risks when launching or growing a business and how to avoid them.

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