About FundingPartner

CEO/Founder

• geir.atle.bore@fundingpartner.no
• 476 68 922

Geir Atle is the CEO of FundingPartner Group and has overall responsibility for the company's operations. He previously worked as a junior partner at McKinsey & Co and at Goldman Sachs. Geir Atle studied at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

MANAGING DIRECTOR NORWAY

• jorund.gjesvik@fundingpartner.no
• 480 25 712

Jørund is the Managing Director of FundingPartner AS and leads the day-to-day operations at the Oslo office. He has worked at Geelmuyden Kiese, as an adviser to the leader of Bergen City Council, and at several start-ups. Jørund holds a degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), specialising in finance.

CEO FundingPartner Securities

• espen.kittilsen@fundingpartner.no
• 934 09 397

Espen is the CEO of FundingPartner Securities, which enables investment in bonds through the platform. He has many years of experience in investment banking at Carnegie, including a secondment to the investment department at Akastor. Espen holds a double master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and Mannheim University, specialising in finance.

Managing Director of Sweden

• camilla.lie@fundingpartner.se
• 995 88 187

Camilla is the Managing Director at Fundingpartner Sweden and leads the day-to-day operations at the Stockholm office. She has worked at DNB and has several years of experience as a consultant at EY, where she advised the finance functions of large Norwegian companies. Camilla holds a master's degree in finance from Copenhagen Business School (CBS).

Chief Technology Officer/CTO

• hakon.mork@fundingpartner.no

Håkon is the CTO at FundingPartner and is at the forefront of the development and design of the company's services. He has a background as a senior consultant at BearingPoint, where he has worked on technology development for leading financial institutions. Håkon holds a Master of Science in Engineering from NTNU, specialising in industrial economics.

Marketing Director, Sweden

• anna.ahlden@fundinpartner.se
• + 46 (0)72 378 78 43

Anna is the Marketing Director at FundingPartner Sweden and plays a key role in shaping the company's strategy and marketing. She has extensive experience in digital marketing and has previously worked at a number of global media agencies. Anna holds a master's degree in finance from Stockholm University, with additional qualifications in marketing and management from institutions including Copenhagen Business School (CBS).

CFO & Head of Credit

• andreas@fundingpartner.no
• 926 35 049

Andreas is the CFO and credit manager at FundingPartner. He has a background at Pareto, Arkwright X and Nordea Markets, where he worked as an analyst. Andreas holds a master's degree from Copenhagen Business School (CBS), specialising in finance, and a CEMS degree from CBS/Bocconi.

Head of Growth

• steinar.slatten@fundingpartner.no
• 901 06 585

Steinar is the Head of Growth at FundingPartner and works to improve the customer experience for both investors and borrowers. Steinar has many years of experience in sales and consulting from, among others, Nordialog, where he has worked with several of Norway's largest companies. Steinar holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in finance.

Head of Data & Analytics

• mirko.drazic@fundingpartner.no
• 486 75 824

Mirko is the Head of Data & Analytics at FundingPartner and works on developing the company's credit models. He has several years of experience at TietoEvry, where he worked in data science and engineering, as well as data modelling for several major companies in the financial industry. Mirko holds a master's degree in financial mathematics from the University of Novi Sad.

COO FundingPartner Securities

• ove.hogneland@fundingpartner.no
• 980 69 460

Ove is the COO at FundingPartner Securities and is primarily responsible for the operational management of the company. He has a background at EY, where he worked in Transaction Advisory Services, as well as at Breidablikk Consulting. Ove holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), specialising in finance.

Macro Analyst/Co-founder

• marius.borthen@fundingpartner.no

Marius is one of the founders of FundingPartner and assists the company with thorough macro analyses. He has considerable experience with investments through Swedbank Wealth Management and the hedge fund Blueberry Capital. Marius holds a degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), with a specialisation in finance.

Head of Credit, Sweden

• eskil.vasange@fundingpartner.se
• +46 (0)73-501 64 49

Eskil is the Credit Manager at FundingPartner Sweden and is primarily responsible for the credit department at the London office. He has experience in auditing financial companies at PwC and has worked with Investor Relations within capital management. Eskil holds a master's degree in finance from Hanken School of Economics.

Junior Developer

• lea.stamenkovic@fundingpartner.no

Lea is a junior developer at FundingPartner and works on improving the user experience of the platform. She has a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Novi Sad.

Senior Associate

• eirik.tollefsen@fundingpartner.no
• +47 90 78 25 91

Eirik is a Senior Associate at FundingPartner and is responsible for several key borrowers, particularly within the SME segment. He has spent many years in the finance industry, where he has worked with analysis and credit advisory for major clients in energy, shipping, and offshore at Swedbank, as well as accounting at Visma. Eirik holds a master's degree in economics from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Credit Associate

• nicoline.bjorkenheim@fundingpartner.se
• +46 (0)76 601 34 35

Nicoline is a Senior Associate at FundingPartner Sweden and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. She has experience from her position as a Financial Trainee at Roschier. Nicoline has a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Lund University.

Junior full-stack developer

• aleksandar.bjelobaba@fundingpartner.no

Aleksandar is a junior developer at FundingPartner and works on enhancing the customer experience for the company's investors. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Novi Sad.

Full-stack Developer

• nicolas.vanalderweireldt@fundingpartner.no

Nicholas is a full-stack developer working on software development at FundingPartner. He has a background as a software developer with a specialisation in accounting, finance, and the maritime industries. Nicholas holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from SUPINFO in Paris.

Compliance Officer

• anders.furset@fundingpartner.no
• 980 18 666

Anders is the compliance officer at FundingPartner and plays a key role in risk management, internal control, and reporting. He has previously worked as an analyst at the private equity fund Scandic Invest and in finance at Roche. Anders holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Head of Sales

• thorvald.mosvold@fundingpartner.no
• 992 45 566

Thorvald is Head of Sales at FundingPartner and is in daily contact with new borrowers to find good solutions. He has experience in retail and sales. Thorvald has a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in energy, natural resources, and the environment.

Associate

• anne.myhre@fundingpartner.no

Anne is an Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. She has previous experience from Intility and DNB. Anne holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in financial economics and innovation.

Senior Associate

• kristiane.jenssen@fundingpartner.no

Kristiane is an Senior Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. She has several years of experience in accounting with companies including Falck and Volvo. Kristiane holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in finance.

Associate

• hanna.nordli@fundingpartner.no

Hanna is an Associate and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. She has experience from auditing at PwC and EY. Hanna holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in financial management.

Operations Analyst

• arudchunan.arulmaran@fundingpartner.no

Arudchunan is an Operations Analyst at FundingPartner and has a vital responsibility in the operational aspect of loan brokering and the maintenance of the platform. He holds a master's degree in finance from BI Norwegian Business School.

Client Engagement Analyst

• sebastian.tune@fundingpartner.no

Sebastian is a Client Engagement Analyst at FundingPartner and works with new borrowers. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance at BI Norwegian Business School.

Analyst

• ine.jorgensen@fundingpartner.no

Ine is an Analyst at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. She has experience as a Finance & Accounting assistant at the research institute FAIR at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), and as a financial adviser at Økonomiformidlingen. Ine has a bachelor's degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics.

Associate

• axel.reimers@fundingpartner.no

Axel is an Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. He has previous experience as an investment analyst at Formue. Axel has a bachelor's degree in economics from Copenhagen Business School.

Associate

• felix.sandblom@fundingpartner.no

Felix is an Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. He has previous experience from Dagens Næringsliv and Bearingpoint. Felix holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

Analyst

• johan.fosseidbraten@fundingpartner.no

Johan is an Analyst at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. He has previous experience as an intern at the M&A advisory firm Evercorp and the consultancy firm Tba. Johan holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics.

Associate

• vetle.heian@fundingpartner.no

Vetle is an Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. He has previous experience with equity analysis from Borea Asset Management and auditing at EY. Vetle holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in financial economics.

Associate

• eldar.cicic@fundingpartner.no

Eldar is an Associate at FundingPartner and works with credit analysis for new and existing borrowers. He has previous experience as an intern at Kuehne + Nagel and Yara. Eldar holds a master's degree from the University of St. Gallen, specialising in Accounting and Corporate Finance.

Client Engagement Analyst

• sindre.skjolas@fundingpartner.no

Sindre is a Client Engagement Analyst at FundingPartner and works with new borrowers. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in logistics at BI Norwegian Business School.

Client Engagement Analyst

• aryan.sharma@fundingpartner.no

Aryan is a Client Engagement Analyst at FundingPartner and works with new borrowers. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics and management (BSc) at BI Norwegian Business School.

Chairman/Co-founder - FundingPartner Group

Tor Herman has experience from, among others, NBIM (The Oil Fund), Altor Equity Partners, and UBS. He was educated at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and has an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as the CFA designation.

Board Member - Funding Partner Group

Daniel is an Investment Manager at Vend Marketplaces ASA and has previous experience in Banking, Venture Capital, and Entrepreneurship. He holds a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Daniel also serves on the boards of Ung i Finans, Tillit Forsikring, and Mittanbud Marketplaces.

Board Member - Funding Partner Group

Anders Østensvig is an Investment Manager for DNB Ventures and has extensive experience as a board member for companies including Aiia, Unite Living, and Luca Labs. He has a background from JP Morgan and holds an MBA from INSEAD with a specialisation in finance.

Board Member - Funding Partner Group

Christian has 10 years of experience in building, scaling, and investing in digital startups for Schibsted. He now leads investments for Schibsted Ventures in Norway. He previously earned a bachelor's degree in Business from Università Bocconi and a Diploma degree from the School of Management at Boston University in entrepreneurship.

Board Member - Funding Partner Group

Asbjørn is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company, has been the Marketing Director at Verisure, and is now working as the CMO for the London-based company Safetykleen. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the BI Norwegian Business School and a Master's degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Board Member - Funding Partner Group

Kaja Anker-Rasch has been working with the facilitation and management of project-financed property since 2010 and is currently a partner at Industrifinans Direct Investments AS. Here, she is responsible for projects within development property, office and retail, with a primary focus in the Nordic region. In addition, she is the compliance officer at the securities firm. Kaja has a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and a master's degree in finance from the London School of Economics.

Chair - Funding Partner

Anders Kaae Hvelplund is the Senior Vice President of Contact Centre and Services at Jabra. Before joining Jabra, he worked for several years as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, and he also has experience from the National Bank of Denmark. Anders holds a master's degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Board Member - Funding Partner

Geir Atle Bore works as the CEO of FundingPartner on a daily basis. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - Funding Partner

Håkon Mork works as the CTO at FundingPartner on a daily basis. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Chairman - FundingPartner Securities

Christian is also a board member of FundingPartner Group. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - FundingPartner Securities

Magnus is an analyst and portfolio manager at Skeie Group. He works on the monitoring of listed shares and bonds, as well as the company's venture portfolio. He has a background as an equity analyst from Arctic Securities. Magnus holds a bachelor's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and a master's degree in finance from BI Norwegian Business School.

Board Member - FundingPartner Securities

Tor Herman is also the chairman of the board at FundingPartner Group. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - FundingPartner Securities

Ulrikke has a background as an investment analyst at Statkraft and several years of M&A related advisory work in the transaction department at EY and the M&A department at DNV. She holds a master's degree from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) with a specialisation in finance.

Board Member - FundingPartner Securities

Vilde Krogsrud has worked as a credit manager at FundingPartner. She has several years of experience as a credit analyst at Danske Bank, and also has a background from Schibsted and Telenor. Vilde is educated as a civil engineer in industrial economics from NTNU, specialising in financial engineering.

Chairman - Funding Partner Sweden

Anders Kaae Hvelplund is also the chairman of FundingPartner AS. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - Funding Partner Sweden

Espen Kittelsen works as the CEO of FundingPartner Securities on a daily basis. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - Funding Partner Sweden

Håkon Mork works as the CTO at FundingPartner on a daily basis. You can read about his experience further up on the page.

Board Member - Funding Partner Sweden

Anna Ahldén works as a Marketing Director at FundingPartner Sweden on a daily basis. You can read about her experience further up on the page.

Adviser

Svein Harald Øygard is an industrial adviser, entrepreneur, and investor. He has around 20 years of experience from McKinsey and led McKinsey Norway. He was a senior partner in the investment bank Sparebank 1 Markets, and is a co-founder of 4 companies in various sectors of the energy industry in Brazil. Two of these are companies within renewable energy, which in collaboration with Norwegian companies are developing market opportunities in Latin America. Svein Harald worked for a total of ten years in the Ministry of Finance, the Finance Committee of the Storting, etc. As a state secretary in the 90s, he played a central role in helping Norway out of the then banking crisis. During the financial crisis, he was appointed as the interim Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland. Svein Harald holds a degree in economics from the University of Oslo (UiO).

Adviser

Kjersti Høklingen is the head of real estate across Schibsted's marketplaces in the Nordics. Here she leads the development of product development and collaboration with various stakeholders. She also has extensive banking and financial experience from DNB and Storebrand, as well as real estate experience from the formerly listed real estate and investment company Investra. Kjersti holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from BI and a master's degree in Business Economics from the University of Strathclyde.

Adviser

Leiv Askvig is an investment advisor and former CEO of the investment company Sundt. He also holds several board positions in, among others, real estate and investment companies, such as Eiendomsspar and Toluma. He has extensive and broad experience in the Norwegian finance industry and business sector, and has been a leader at the investment bank Sundal Collier & Co. Leiv holds a degree in economics from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Adviser

Alexander Woxen is an industrial adviser at the private equity firm Verdane. As of February 2022, he is the new CEO of Huddly. His experience includes serving as the head of StartupLab, the leading technology incubator in the Nordic region, which he also founded in 2010. He is also a professor at the University of Oslo (UiO). Alexander holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and fluid mechanics from UiO, as well as an MBA from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).

Adviser

Håkon Astrup is an Equity Analyst at DNB, and has been named Norway's best bank analyst within the Nordic banking and financial sector for the last three years. In 2021 and 2022, he was also named Norway's best overall analyst. Håkon holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and a master's degree in Finance from London Business School. Between these degrees, he worked for five years as an Equity Analyst at Arctic Securities. Håkon is also an active chess player, and in addition to qualifying for the National Championship level, he has also won a game against Magnus Carlsen.

Adviser

Dan Ouchterlony is the EVP of Financial Services & Venture at Schibsted, and serves on the board of a wide range of companies including Lendo, Hypoteket, and Capcito. He has a background from McKinsey and is recognized as one of the leading fintech experts in the Nordic region. Dan holds a master's degree in industrial engineering and management from KTH.

Adviser

Trond Riiber Knudsen is the head of the venture and advisory firm TRK Group, which he founded in 2015 and has since invested in more than 100 early-stage companies. Before starting TRK Group, he worked for over 20 years at McKinsey, most recently as a senior partner, and through this role, he has extensive knowledge of the Swedish market and companies within private equity, venture capital, and technology. Trond has a degree in engineering from NTNU, and also holds an MBA from Harvard.

Adviser

Irene Mastelli works as an investment advisor for large institutional investors, specialising in sustainability and impact investments. She has previously worked in the asset allocation team at Nordea, as well as at Cambridge Associates in London. Irene also serves on the boards of an investment management firm, a family trust, and an art foundation. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from Bocconi University, an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, and has studied Business Sustainability Management at the University of Cambridge.

Advisor

John Turesson is the head of SEB in Norway. He has been working at SEB since 2006, and has previously held positions including Head of Large Corporates Coverage in Norway. As a leader at SEB, he is at the helm of a bank with a strong commitment to society, which is reflected in SEB's role in sustainable bonds and in their incubator for sustainable growth companies, SEB ScaleCenter, where FundingPartner is an associated partner. John holds a master's degree in finance from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Adviser

Kajsa Gatenbeck is an Investment Manager at Schibsted Ventures, with experience from Spotify and the digital accelerator and venture capital investment company MTGx. Additionally, she holds board positions in several growth companies such as Pej, Inzpire.me, and Mindler. Kajsa has an education in innovation management and business development from Copenhagen Business School (CBS).

Advisor

Anders Berg Sørensen works with transactions and business development in the property company NREP. He also has several years of experience from McKinsey. Anders has a master's degree in finance and international business from Aarhus University as well as a master's degree in strategy and organizational consulting from EDHEC Business School.

Advisor

Marie Skjold Manders works with business development, strategy and commercialization at the biotechnology company Novozymes. She has a master's degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen, as well as an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.

Advisor

Niels H. Kristiansen is the founder and CEO of the software company Portchain, and has experience from strategy work and analysis at McKinsey. He is educated in Economics from Gothenburg University, Copenhagen University and the University of Oxford, and has an MBA from MIT.