Have you ever wondered what sparks the creation of a groundbreaking startup? Join us behind the scenes of one such story, one with roots in Bondora. Picture this: A group of talented individuals are building something incredible at Bondora, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the table. Among them were Kaarel Roben, former…
Welcome to our monthly stats post for April. It’s your dose of insights into our growth and performance. It’s all the numbers, updates, and statistics you want to see in a brief but informative read. Grab your coffee, and let’s dive into Bondora Group’s April news and statistics. New Investors In April, 1,984 more people…
Throughout each unique life stage, you will experience different challenges and opportunities associated with each part of life. Along this journey, your financial priorities and challenges evolve, shaping your path toward your financial well-being goals. Whether just starting early adulthood or almost retiring, understanding how to navigate the different life stages can help you achieve…
News from around the world Fintech companies are very worried that the EU’s new Payments Services Directive (PSD2) will negatively impact growth due to “lack of industry preparedness.” While the new regulations, which require an extra level of verification for online payments over €30, were designed to reduce fraud and will be put into place…
Kairi joined Bondora more than five years ago when there were fewer than ten people in the company. Starting as an assistant, Kairi has worked across several departments within Bondora and—as a result—knows the business inside and out. She’s now leading our Associate’s team and strives to give first-class customer service to all of our…
Bondora portfolio loans continue to report solid earnings across the board. Economic news across Europe provides an interesting overview of the present and future status of the markets Bondora operates in. As always, performance charts by country are broken down by number of loan issuances over the given period, with Orange representing <50 loans, Blue…
When computers and artificial intelligence were just manifesting in the world, Ray Dalio saw a future where these technologies could be harnessed to create better decision making processes. Dalio foresaw how automation and machine learning via algorithmic decision making could not only change the world of finance, but decisions made by everyone around the world….
In May we talked about the new changes to the Go & Grow and the Dashboard. We also gave an overview of Bondora’s growth and how you can switch between products on the platform. Catch up with more info below. Go & Grow’s new interface We have been working on improving the Go & Grow product and…
Click for German or Estonian video. Yes, you can easily switch between the Go & Grow, Portfolio Pro and Portfolio Manager at any time without having to withdraw to bank account first. For example, if you’d like to switch from Go & Grow to Portfolio Pro, first go to your Go & Grow page and…
Everyone knows about traditional investment vehicles like stocks and bonds, and even newer investments like peer-to-peer loans are becoming more popular. These days, in order to find new ways of investing that are off the beaten path you might have to get a bit crazy. If you are willing to do so, there might be…
The total number of loans in recoveries in April was 30,874, an increase of 3.6% compared to March. By stage, default and court recoveries were relatively unchanged, while in-house collection increased by 10.8%. Loans in the bailiff stage were up slightly, totaling 10,029, an increase of 1.4%. A change in cash recoveries While the total…
Click here for the German or Estonian video. Over the past few years, the size of our business has grown significantly, and within the last 9 months, our investor base has grown from around 40,000 to over 63,200 investors and it’s still growing! People from all over the world have invested over €211M and have…
Marijuana has always been a hot button topic around the globe. It’s legal status and use have come into question over the past several years, as many countries consider decriminalizing, or even legalizing the drug altogether. As the marijuana landscape changes, so does the opportunity for investment in this burgeoning industry. Marijuana presents a untapped…