Entrepreneurship

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.

“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.

2021-10-14

Entrepreneurship

Start-up found solution for unused office space

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

2022-01-20

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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2021-09-13

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

2021-09-06

Entrepreneurship

Looking for an investor? Join Nordea Investor Speed Dating

Nordea Investor Speed Dating – the matchmaking event bringing together growth companies and investors. Look for events that suits you and apply here.

2021-07-29

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?

2021-06-23

Entrepreneurship

Nordea and Slush to launch new speed-dating format for Nordic startups and global investors

At this year’s Slush, startups from all over the Nordics can choose between meeting our selection of global investors in person or online and get mentoring from Nordea professionals.

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2021-06-14

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.

2021-01-25

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.

2020-08-24

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.

2020-07-24

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.

2016-08-30

Entrepreneurship

Startups now selected for Nordea’s Accelerator programme

Over 200 startups from across the world applied to Nordea’s Accelerator programme. 19 startups have now been offered to start working at Nordea’s premises in Stockholm and Helsinki from 12 September to develop their fintech ideas together with Nordea.