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Froda is a Swedish fintech company established in 2015 with offices in Stockholm and Finland. It specializes in providing digital loans for commercial purposes, serving sectors such as restaurants, cafes, shops, lounges, and agencies. The company aims to revolutionize the banking experience for businesses by offering convenient and affordable financing solutions. Froda has helped over 50,000 businesses grow through its data-driven and digital lending platform, which enables small businesses to borrow money online without requiring asset backing. Its mission is to provide the best possible financing terms tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners, bridging the gap between traditional banking and alternative finance options.

HeavyFinance operates a crowdlending platform that connects farmers with retail and institutional investors, facilitating access to financing for agricultural needs. The platform enables farmers to secure mortgage loans backed by assets such as heavy machinery in the farming, forestry, and infrastructure sectors. It offers various benefits for both parties, including flexible repayment options and the opportunity for farmers to repay loans early without fees. Investors are presented with investment-backed assets and can expect double-digit returns, supported by risk reports, statistics, and project summaries that ensure transparency. By underwriting farmers and servicing loans, HeavyFinance creates a streamlined process for raising capital and investing in agricultural projects.

Libra Internet Bank is a banking institution that specializes in providing financial services primarily to small and medium enterprises. The bank offers a range of products, including financial advisory services, consultancy, and wealth management. In addition to these services, Libra Internet Bank provides various loan options, such as soft loans, long-term, medium-term, and short-term loans, as well as micro-financing solutions to support the needs of its clients. Through its comprehensive offerings, the bank aims to facilitate the financial growth and stability of businesses within its target market.

October is a pan-European lending platform that aims to empower businesses by simplifying access to funding. Founded in France in 2014 under the name Lendix, the company emerged following regulatory changes that disrupted traditional banking practices. With offices in France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, October operates an online marketplace that connects private investors with enterprises of various sizes. This platform allows investors to finance businesses directly, offering fully disclosed terms and facilitating a streamlined investment process. Institutional lenders complement individual contributions, ensuring borrowers benefit from high success rates and quick processing times. October's mission is to democratize finance, providing a secure and efficient way for individuals to invest in the real economy.

gini is a developer of a personal financial management (PFM) application launched in 2018, aimed at simplifying financial management for users. The app connects to 3,000 banks across 60 countries, allowing nearly 100,000 users to manage their finances more effectively. It offers features such as consolidated spending data, personal money insights, timely reports, and visual analytics, all in one convenient platform. gini has also expanded into the B2B sector, providing financial institutions with data enrichment technology to enhance customer understanding and engagement. By leveraging unstructured big data, gini helps banks and lenders create personalized digital banking experiences, fostering customer loyalty and improving sales. The application not only benefits individual users but also assists small businesses by syncing financial data across various systems, thereby facilitating better financial planning and decision-making.