Businesses are a major cornerstone of the society and an engine of economic growth. When new growth companies are founded in the Nordic countries that grow and thrive, the countries also thrives. Support to entrepreneurs is a part of our community engagement work at Nordea and also a successful part of our business banking unit.
Our Startup & Growth unit specialises in serving high-growth companies and companies in their early stages looking for fast growth. We want to build long-term customer relationships and be the partner that supports businesses to grow and succeed throughout their life cycle.
Online or physical speed dating with investors is one of our activities for entrepreneurs.
Nordea Investor Speed Dating
A main activity for entrepreneurs is Nordea Investor Speed Dating. Due to the corona crisis, we have reworked our concept so we are able to offer a selection of both physical and online events for startups all over the Nordic countries.
On a yearly basis, we arrange more than 750 meetings helping entrepreneurs find the best possible match among potential investors and 90 per cent of the participating startups get one or more investor meetings booked after the initial meeting.
Nordea is a main partner of Slush, the world’s leading start-up event and community for entrepreneurs. Normally, the Slush event gathers 25,000 participants at the Helsinki event Exhibition Center.
Nordea is arranging several events during the Slush days including Nordea Investor Speed Dating. So keep an eye at our Nordea Investor Speed Dating page
We're fast growing company with operations all over the Nordics. Nordea Startup & Growth has changed our view on how a full service bank works. Finally we have a partner that also understands our business, a bank that is working with us and without so much hassle.
Meet the entrepreneurs
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
In Sweden we have for several years run a special innovation contest to put spotlight on entrepreneurs that make a real difference in people's lives. The concept has since expanded to Denmark and Finland and application is now open for 2024.
Everybody should have equal access to an active life
Lasse W. Madsen, who was last year's winner of our Danish Handipreneur prize, insists that all amputees should be able to afford a prosthetic leg. That has given both himself and other leg amputees all over the world their future back.
Signs of positive trends in somewhat gloomy startup market
A rather gloomy funding year for startup and growth companies is coming to an end. Have we hit rock bottom and where should we look for bright spots? Our Startup & Growth team share their latest insights.
With the help of Nordea, Farmforce contributes to limiting deforestation and child labour in the agricultural sector in Africa, Latin-America and Asia.
Finnish startup gets a boost from mentoring programme and is now looking for the right partner for its next steps
Oulu-based QuietOn is one of several Finnish health tech startups looking to grow internationally. Along its journey, the company has sought support from the various programmes Nordea offers to growth companies.
