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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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
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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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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