Tagged: finland

June 28, 2016 @ 10:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ferratum has launched peer-to-peer lending in the Czech Republic – Attractive opportunity for investors to participate in credit portfolios Ferratum, a mobile consumer loan and small business lender, has launched its new peer-to-peer lending platform FerratumP2P. Ferratum announced in 2015 it had selected Mambu to power… Read More

June 22, 2016 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the closing of Invesdor’s recent self-running crowdfunding campaign, which raised €1.2M, CEO of the funding portal, Lasse Mäkelä, discusses the initiative’s success. Invesdor, founded in 2012, launched as an equity crowdfunding platform but has since expanded into other products and other markets. Today, the funding platform offers… Read More

June 20, 2016 @ 5:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Invesdor, an investment crowdfunding platform based in Helsinki, announced over the weekend that it has closed its self-running campaign. The portal launched the campaign last month with a mission to raise €750,000 and successfully secured €1.2M. Our own funding round is now closed. THANK YOU all… Read More

June 4, 2016 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

  Invesdor, an investment crowdfunding platform based in Helsinki, is targeting substantial platform growth during 2016.  Their  vision is to become the leading next-generation financial service provider for investors and private growth companies.  As summer nears, Invesdor stated they had eight live investment offers and… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 12:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

Helsinki based Fintech firm Invesdor is expected to launch its self-crowdfunding round next week on May 17th.  Founded in 2012, Invesdor launched as an equity crowdfunding platform but has since expanded into other products and other markets. Today Invesdor offers both debt and equity for… Read More

May 2, 2016 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Finland-based financial service group, Nordea, announced that it was launching its very own equity crowdfunding platform. The company revealed that the new website will help will match entrepreneurs seeking financing with investors and the service will be linked to the book-entry system. Nordea reported: “Successful businesses… Read More

April 15, 2016 @ 9:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The government of Finland has submitted its proposal to update the regulatory environment for raising capital online. According to a recent release by the Ministry of Finance, the new Act will ease the regulation of investment-based crowdfunding and clarify the rules for loan-based crowdfunding. The “Crowdfunding… Read More

April 11, 2016 @ 10:45 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The P2P lending platform Fellow Finance has announced that its platform is now open for borrowers in Poland. Polish customers may now apply for P2P loans with maturity from 1 to 3 years up to 12 000 PLN. This gives Fellow Finance investors an opportunity to diversify their investments geographically and… Read More

March 8, 2016 @ 4:39 am By Erin Hobey  |  

BBVA has acquired Finnish digital current account startup Holvi, furthering its investment into tech-led alternatives to traditional banking.  Founded in Helsinki in 2011, Holvi offers a current account combined with business MasterCard for small business owners. “We’re excited about Holvi as we share a vision about… Read More

January 26, 2016 @ 7:16 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Swedish fintech investor NFT Ventures is launching a second fund targeting startups in Finland through a partnership with local broadcaster MTV. MTV, owned by the Swedish media conglomerate Bonnier Group, has reportedly invested 150 million krona ($17.5 million) into the fund and will also ensure “nation-wide media… Read More

December 7, 2015 @ 7:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Fellow Finance, a peer to peer lender based in Helsinki, has formed a strategic partnership with Crowdcredit, based in Toyko, in an arrangement where Crowdcredit which create investment funds to invest in loans from Finnish borrowers.  The agreement is designed to drive value for both… Read More

December 1, 2015 @ 3:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Following the appointment of a country manager for Finland, Niclas Ahlström, international crowdfunding platform FundedByMe states it is experiencing solid growth in the market having attracted multiple projects. Most recently FundedByMe launched a funding round for Marita Huurinainen, a fashion brand aiming at global growth that… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 5:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Helsinki based Invesdor has formed a new partnership with Silicon Valley based DreamFunded. As part of the agreement, DreamFunded founder Manny Fernandez invested an undisclosed amount in the debt and equity crowdfunding platform. The investment was announced during the startup conference Slush. “We are thrilled… Read More

September 27, 2015 @ 4:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Iron Sky, the cult film, is back on Invesdor once again to raise more capital. We last heard from Iron Sky in 2014.  The camp classic film about Nazi’s who are hiding out on the moon, hit Invesdor to raise €150,000 to help finance the movie… Read More

September 23, 2015 @ 9:54 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“My advice to female innovators and disruptors is to have balance in your relationships with mentors, advisors, close associates and friends that will ultimately broaden both your networks and channels to access capital. This is going to be critical as you scale, grow, and ultimately… Read More

August 29, 2015 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Debt and equity are two sides of the same financing coin. Equity ownership can drive capital gains over time but sometimes you want to invest while shouldering a bit less risk. Invesdor, based in Helsinki, is launching a new financing vehicle and they have labeled it the CrowdBond…. Read More

August 25, 2015 @ 8:15 am By JD Alois  |  

International crowdfunding platform FundedByMe has announced the appointment of a new country manager for Finland.  Niclas Ahlström will be taking over from Kristiina Pääkkönen, who initially brought FundedByMe to Finland and served as the company’s Country Manger for 2,5 years.  She will  is now an… Read More

August 11, 2015 @ 7:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Debt and equity based crowdfunding platform Invesdor has closed its self crowdfunding round that was launched earlier this year.  The funding ended with 143 investors, from 16 different countries, owning 11.79% of the firm. Valuation was placed at just under € 6 million.  According to the… Read More

July 23, 2015 @ 4:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

The inaugural Crowd Dialog Europe event is scheduled to take place next month in Helsinki, Finland. The conference is described as an “experts gathering” with participants from over 25 different countries who will meet to discuss the most recent developments in crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, and crowd-innovation.  Crowd… Read More

July 2, 2015 @ 10:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Cloud banking tech provider Mambu has forged an agreement with the Ferratum Group to power “Ferratum Business”.  This new subsidiary is a designed to provide SME financing and loan service. Mambu’s cloud based, SaaS, will help manage loan application, origination, credit scoring and loan disbursement… Read More