“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 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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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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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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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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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
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.
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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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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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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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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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