“It doesn’t matter how old you are”
At 27, Finnish Erika Poussa has already a long career as bakery owner, recipe developer, and producer of baked good for the retail market. Meet the entrepreneur behind Bakerika.
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Entrepreneurship plays an important role in the Nordic economies in terms of driving innovation and creating jobs. Nordea Startup & Growth specialises in serving high-growth companies and companies in their early stages looking for fast growth.
Entrepreneurship
How to meet us at Slush
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
Nordea as an enabler of growth – lending to startups hits record levels
The sharp rise in debt financing this year reflects the increased willingness of growth companies to take risks and invest in expansion into new markets. Nordea’s lending to startups 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
CeLLife: Turning the battery industry more sustainable
In our increasingly electrified world, batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As battery demand soars, so does the need for efficient diagnostics for quality control and recycling. Meet CeLLife, a startup transforming the battery industry with its innovative diagnostic technology.
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Entrepreneurship
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
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Entrepreneurship
Nordea empowers business growth at Slush 2025
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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Private economy
What is financial literacy?
Financial literacy is about having the right combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve financial wellbeing. It’s about understanding various financial concepts, products and risks, and applying this knowledge in real-life situations.
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Entrepreneurship
Ideas that make a difference
Last week we found the three winners of our Abilitypreneur of the Year award which is an unique innovation contest which highlights entrepreneurs that focus on diverse abilities.
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Entrepreneurship
AI company speed-dated investors – “A fantastic door-opener!”
A company that has made strong advances in automating the service processes segment is Swedish AI company Ebbot. Recently, they attended tech event Slush in Helsinki, where they took part in Nordea Investor Speed Dating. “It had a tangible impact for us,” explains Axel Hellström at Ebbot.
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Entrepreneurship
The Superfinns award brought QOCO visibility and confidence to build an international success story
QOCO is one of the internationally growing Finnish companies that has taken part in Nordea's development programmes for growth companies. This year, they won the Superfinns programme organised by Nordea and Kasvu Open. Next, QOCO will participate in Slush to find more potential partners.
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Entrepreneurship
Maximising your Slush experience: Essential tips for founders
With Slush just around the corner, it is time to prepare yourself to get the most out of the exciting event. Whether you are a seasoned attendee or a first-timer, these tips will help you elevate your networking experience and refine your approach.
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Sustainability
New life for 20,000 pieces of returned furniture
Secundo aims to double its turnover two years after its start-up. The money is earned on furniture that was previously thrown away.
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Diversity & inclusion
Awarding life-impacting ideas
We’ve now found the winners of our special innovation contest for entrepreneurs that make a real difference in people's lives with the their products or services. Congratulations to Anatomic Studios, Pull & GO and Riesa Consultative!
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