Mats Holmfeldt

Mats Holmfeldt is a distinguished venture catalyst, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive expertise in the banking and financial services industry. With a career spanning over 25 years, Mats has gained a deep understanding of innovation and growth strategies, particularly in the realms of fintech and green finance. His passion for global innovation is matched only by his commitment to nurturing startups and scaling companies into successful ventures. As a former banker, Mats spent two decades in senior executive and board positions at well-known financial institutions such as Swedbank, SEB, and Intrum, where he was integral in steering organizational growth, change management, and operational development both nationally and internationally.

Mats’s robust professional journey has equipped him with a wealth of experience in initiating, merging, and developing companies in various capacities. He has played significant roles in organizations with a combined workforce exceeding 800 employees and around 50 billion USD in balance sheets. Higher education has further bolstered Mats’s acumen, as he has pursued a wide range of studies in finance, leadership, corporate banking, and marketing from esteemed institutions including the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University. His educational breadth, along with real-world experience, positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

At the helm of innovation, Mats is the Chairman and Founder of Findec and Bonfire Accelerator, where he actively contributes to the nurturing of budding fintech companies. His previous board memberships at a wide variety of organizations, including Soltech Energy Sweden AB and Green Assets Wallet, reflect his commitment to fostering sustainability and innovative financial solutions. His experience as a senior advisor at Rocket Internet SE and other consulting roles has further expanded his influence in the startup ecosystem. With a reputation built on solid results, Mats continues to be a trusted advisor and board member for startups focused on impactful solutions in fintech and green finance, ensuring their growth and contribution to the economy.