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.
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.

Martin Björnström, CEO and founder at LeaseCloud AB

 

Nordea Investor Speed Dating

A main activity for entrepreneurs is Nordea Investor Speed Dating. We have a hybrid concept where 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. 

Learn more about Investor Speed Dating

Nordea at Slush

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 on how to apply.  

 

Nordea at Slush
 

Facts from Finland
 

  • We have been chosen by 80% of Finnish startups as their partner on their growth path. 
     
  • Our customers include 2,500 companies with a scalable business model across Finland. 
     
  • As many as half of our customers have taken a loan solution from us. 
 

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