There is a FinTech in Helsinki, which only a few people know about - Mikko Riikkinen has been appointed Pliant's Head of the Nordics Sales

Helsinki, 15 October 2024.

Pliant, one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech startups and licensed by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority, has announced that it has appointed Mikko Riikkinen as the Head of Sales in Nordics. Specializing in B2B credit cards and business payments, Pliant has made significant market advances in Europe and expanded to the Nordics in 2022. The FinTech recently secured €50 million in Series A funding from PayPal Ventures, SBI Investment, Alstin Capital, Motive Ventures, and Molten Ventures to expand into the UK and other non-EU markets. The company also announced a major partnership with Commerzbank in June.

Mikko Riikkinen brings extensive experience in financial technology to the position, as well as the ability to lead and develop business in an international environment. Riikkinen has built a reputation in the fintech field as an expert in FinTech, both as a speaker and as a researcher. 

"The Nordic countries have long been at the forefront of fintech innovations, and I look forward to doing my part to promote and expand Pliant's impact in this dynamic environment," says Mikko Riikkinen on his new role. 

"Mikko's unique expertise and strong leadership are invaluable as we aim for an even greater foothold in the Nordics,” adds Pliant Oy CEO Paula Ranttila. “His visionary approach and thorough industry knowledge will help us achieve our long-term goals in the region.” 

Mikko Riikkinen will start his position immediately, and he will report directly to the company's international management.

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About Pliant

Since 2020, Pliant has been on a mission to rethink credit cards and empower companies to grow by providing a smart way to pay that scale with their business. With its app and API-based solutions, Pliant allows companies to issue physical and virtual credit cards, automate payment processes, track spending, and seamlessly integrate this data into their finance stack.