StockRepublic Wins Swedish Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV Program & Wraps a Successful Pitch at Slush 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that StockRepublic has been named the Swedish winner of the 2025 Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV program. This recognition marks a major milestone for our team and underscores the growing impact of our mission to activate confidence so anyone can become an investor and grow their wealth.
As part of the win, our team traveled to Helsinki for all-expense-paid stage time at Slush 2025. Presenting StockRepublic’s vision in front of one of the world’s most influential startup crowds brought fresh energy and new partnerships that will shape our next phase of growth.
Winning the Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV program is a huge boost for StockRepublic. The investor introductions, the visibility, and even a new customer pilot that came directly from a program connection have accelerated us beyond expectations. Plus, getting stage time at Slush, the world’s leading startup event, is fuel for our next phase!
Fabian Grapengiesser
CEO & Co-Founder of StockRepublic
What Is Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV?
StockRepublic joined the fall 2025 Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV cohort in September, entering a network designed to help fintech startups and early scaleups accelerate growth. The program serves as a bridge between startup innovation and the broad reach of major banks, investors, and corporate partners.
Key benefits of the program include:
- Corporate partnership opportunities with leading Nordic financial institutions
- Access to 200+ Lighthouse alumni companies
- Personal investor introductions
- Free consultations with fintech attorneys and growth advisors
- Pitch coaching and detailed feedback
- Brand visibility through 4M+ media impressions
- Participation in a community where companies have raised €1B+ during or shortly after the program
Now in its 15th round, Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV featured 15 companies from Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics working across EV charging, embedded insurance, crypto innovations, AI-powered solutions, and more. The mission: strengthen the financial services ecosystem by connecting the creativity of startups with the stability and reach of major partners.
What Is Slush?
With our FINITIV win, StockRepublic earned the chance to present on stage at Slush 2025.
Held annually in Helsinki, Slush draws a highly curated crowd of:
- 6,000 startup founders and operators
- 3,500 investors
- 300 international media representatives
For our team, Slush became a whirlwind of investor meetings, partnership conversations, and high-impact visibility. Returning home, we’re energized by the reception we received and the opportunities now unfolding.
We’re grateful to Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV for the support, introductions, and platform. And we’re returning from Slush more inspired than ever to scale our mission.
