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Responsible for the growth, revenue, and business development functions, Funderbeam’s new Chief Growth Officer is Kristjan Raude. As the lead for global sales, PR and marketing, there are few people with better experience and passion for the startup ecosystem. As a three time founder turned angel investor, Kristjan has previously grown a sales organization from […]

‘Joie de vivre’ – French saying (translates to mean the ‘Joy of Living’) A master of working the room, Kevin Chavanne, has an uncanny ability to engage with each person in a unique and genuine manner. Be it in the office, at a conference or a client call, Kevin joy is infectious and his passion […]

With the aim of becoming the world’s funding and trading platform for global growth companies, Funderbeam has big ambitions. Creating and offering industry-leading products and services is critical for the scale and success of the business. As a result, we are excited to announce the newest leader of our growth. Kätri Kübar joined as our […]

Bringing a wide range of experiences and a clear focus, the team member tasked with growing the Funderbeam Marketplace, couldn’t be better suited for the tasks at hand.

Financial services is an ever-changing industry with constant adjustments to new legislation being the difference between thriving and simply surviving. This is a core reason why the inclusion of Andrew Trowbridge as Funderbeam’s Chief Legal Officer is something we couldn’t resist. As our CEO Kaidi Ruusalepp describes him, “Andrew is demanding – professional, thorough, and […]

Literati: ‘The educated class’ or ‘Persons interested in literature or the arts.’ There are few better words that describe one of the newest arrivals into the Funderfamily. Oliver has always been drawn to literature and the arts, and in another life we may be reading his words in the newspaper instead of our contracts. Driven […]

“We don’t make mistakes — we just have happy accidents.” Bob Ross It is perfectly fitting that the chosen quote from Funderbeam’s ever positive and unwavering beacon of happiness is from someone known for bringing joy to the world. Jian Loong, (or just Jian) was Funderbeam’s first step into the Asian market, and helped us […]

For those of us that have the privilege of working with Bert Peterson, we know his superpower is in his analytical mind and his positive outlook. Joining Funderbeam directly out of university, Bert has carved out a critical role in the fundraising process due to his determination to understand more about potential companies. “Bert is […]

As an Estonian company, we’re all very fond of Hemingway’s comment about “In every port in the world, at least two Estonians can be found”, but we’d like to also add ‘that in every great company, you’ll find a smiling Australian’. Let us introduce ours. Calvin is our softly spoken numbers guru, who joined the […]

If the saying, “Money never sleeps” is to be believed, we’re lucky to have the most watchful pair of eyes in the industry. Our Head of Trading and gateway to the intricacies of the Singaporean financial system, Jason Ow, has an uncanny ability to be online regardless of the timezone, at spotting trends in trading […]

“Energetical”. This uncommon phrase is straightforward, a little unusual and yet creative in it’s feel. This is how Brigitta would describe herself in one word. And this odd word perfectly describes our Marketing and Communication Manager. The mood in the office noticeably lifts when Brigitta enters and (loudly 😋) greets everyone she can spot. Once she jumps […]

The respect for human rights is nowadays not so much a matter of having international standards, but rather questions of compliance with those standards.” Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Funderbeam is a marketplace using a novel business model to serve global investors and growth companies. Trust from companies and their founders on the […]

“My dear Watson, you were born to be a man of action. Your instinct is always to do something energetic.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Behind every great character, there is their crucial colleague who takes care of the details. For James Bond, there’s Q. For Magnum, it’s Higgins. For Funderbeam, It’s Roman (or Ramon […]

“Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today” Jordan B. Peterson A very applicable favourite quote for our newest Developer at Funderbeam. Throughout his life, Nikolai has chased what he finds excitement and passion in. Be that making games with friends as a child or picking up Latino Bachata […]

FunderFact: Every Friday the music thread on the work chat is dedicated to Sven. It’s little things like this, that help define the culture of a company. It’s the little jokes and traditions that bring you closer together. The softly spoken Sven Kaldmaa is not just involved, but frequently the focal point of many of […]

“It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.” This quote is a perfect representation of our Head of the Baltics and Finland — Ardo Mardisoo. His ‘contagious’ Sales adventures kicked off in the role as an Auditor Assistant. He studied Marketing in Estonia and in the US. Once, he took the Auditor […]

It’s great to have that one person who is always aiming to bring lesser-known music to the group. Through the medium of unique melody, one defines common elements that govern the harmony. Pitch, rhythm, and overall timbre’s dynamics make concepts coherent. Funderbeam’s art of the UK Markets spawns through our young and talented Capital Markets […]