Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Internet
- Blockchain
- Crypto
- Data
About
Finstart, established by SpareBank 1 SRBanks in 2018, is a strategic investment arm focusing on fintech, Technology, and impact companies. As a 100% owned subsidiary of SpareBank 1 SRBank ASA based in Oslo and Stavanger, Finstart integrates operations and distribution with the bank. They aim to be valuable, resourceful, and active partners, investing primarily in seed and early stage growth companies, with individual investments typically ranging betTheyen NOK 210 million. The firm emphasizes creating synergies with SRBank and its wider ecosystem, while allowing for future growth potential for startups and growth companies.
Finstart, established by SpareBank 1 SRBanks in 2018, is a strategic investment arm focusing on fintech, Technology, and impact companies. As a 100% owned subsidiary of SpareBank 1 SRBank ASA based in Oslo and Stavanger, Finstart integrates operations and distribution with the bank. They aim to be valuable, resourceful, and active partners, investing primarily in seed and early stage growth companies, with individual investments typically ranging betTheyen NOK 210 million. The firm emphasizes creating synergies with SRBank and its wider ecosystem, while allowing for future growth potential for startups and growth companies.
Investment Thesis
Finstart invests in fintech, Technology, and impact companies that could improve or extend the existing value chains in SpareBank 1 SRBank. They seek strong synergies with SRBank, operating in seed and early stage growth with the opportunity to follow on through growth stage.
Portfolio
Bean (acquired by ComparetheMarket.com)
Albert (acquired by Santander)
Other various fintech startups