Scandinavian Business Awards 2026 Nordic Debt Advisor of the Year 2026 Neptune Partners is a Nordic debt advisory firm offering independent advice and services related to corporate financing, with its expertise lying in debt financing in particular. Through these services, its clients are provided support in uncovering the best type of funding for their situation, including how best to access it and the type of lenders to discuss with. Partner Viktor Olsson told us more about these services following the firm’s recognition with this award. The relatively new debt advisory market the Nordics boasts means Neptune Partners enjoys little competition, but also a limited history of companies engaging with a debt advisor. By educating the local market and its client base on the benefits that come from working with debt financing in this structured manner, not to mention the value of having the support of an experienced debt advisor when it comes to debt financing matters, Neptune Partners is building its own reputation whilst supporting others. On the back of this, Neptune Partners’ mission is to provide high-end debt advisory services to SMEs, improving the level of advisory they are able to access and unlocking new value right across this segment. In doing so, the firm also aims to solidify its position as the leading debt advisor for Nordic companies, using the more than 30 years of combined experienced shared across its team of five to ensure every client has access to the very best financing, whatever this may look like for them. Valuing its specialised expertise, client-centricity, sustainability, and independency, the independent nature of Neptune Partners is one of its biggest assets. As Viktor explained: “We have no agreements or other such deals with lenders and we don’t represent any specific debt instrument. We also have no bias towards any one type of financing, meaning we can truly put the client needs as a priority above all else.” A global network of lenders with which it has real relationships is another benefit of its approach. The provision of certain in-house legal advice is something else that is unique, as this adds both speed and a layer of cost effectiveness. Both of these are important for clients, especially given that for instance SMEs are often pressed for time and resources, so offering them a one-stop shop for all of their debt advisory services is reflective of a holistic approach. There is an increased appetite for fund companies in the Nordics, something that has been a common trend over the last few years. The recent influx is good as it means there is a more diverse mix of financing alternatives available for Nordic businesses, which is exactly what Neptune Partners stands for in this space. However, it makes the sector harder for companies to navigate. Recognising this, Viktor and the team are always looking to establish new relationships to be at the forefront of any trend, financing solution, or lender in the market. It is thanks to these developments that this space is changing. As Viktor told us: “There is a legacy of a bank oligopoly and a conservative view on how to work with debt financing in the Nordics, and this is changing every year as large corporate banks continue to withdraw their exposure and alternative lenders seek to grow. Companies are also shifting their mindsets regarding alternative debt as being something negative to instead being a flexible solution allowing for additional growth and future bankability.” The Nordics also have a history of producing bold and innovative companies, with the list of technology, industrial, and other fastgrowing companies across the region being fuelled both by capital and the increasingly open mindset towards exploring new debt financing solutions. Neptune Partners’ small and agile team are thus in a great position to continue to excel in this field, with their plans for 2026 involving working across the AI and defence/security sector, as well as launching tailored M&A advisory services. Ultimately, these initiatives are continuing to position Neptune Partners as the leading debt advisor in the Nordics, and everything from its enabling of outside lenders to deploy capital in the Nordics to its work with lenders and clients across Europe makes it more than fitting of the title of Nordic Debt Advisor of the Year 2026 in this year’s Scandinavian Business Awards. More on the services of this private debt advisory in the Nordics can be found at the web address below. Contact: Viktor Olsson Company: Neptune Partners AB Web Address: https://www.neptunepartners.se/en
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