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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial technology |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Pärtel Tomberg |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Website | bondora |
Bondora Group is a financial technology company based in Tallinn, Estonia, specializing in lending and investment services. Founded in 2008 by Pärtel Tomberg,[1] the company provides consumer loans and investment products across several European countries.
History
[edit]Foundation and early operations (2008–2012)
[edit]Bondora was established in 2008 during the global financial crisis as a peer-to-peer lending platform connecting individual borrowers and lenders.[1] The company launched its beta version in 2008 and made it public in 2009, initially focusing on Estonia.[2] In 2012, Bondora extended its services to retail investors across Europe.
European expansion (2013–2017)
[edit]During this period, the company expanded its lending operations to Finland and Spain. Bondora developed automated investment tools, including Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Pro, which allowed investors to set investment criteria and risk preferences. The company stated it achieved profitability for the first time in 2016.[3]
Product development (2018–2020)
[edit]In 2018, Bondora launched Go & Grow,[4] an investment product offering fixed returns and daily liquidity. The company reported loan originations exceeding €250 million in 2019.[3]
Recent developments (2021–present)
[edit]Bondora launched consumer credit services in the Netherlands in 2022.[5]
The company expanded to Latvia in 2023[6] and Denmark in 2024.[7]
In 2024, they were included in the Bank of Lithuania's list of licensed consumer credit providers.[8]
According to company statements, total loan originations have exceeded €1 billion as of 2024.[9]
Business operations
[edit]Lending services
[edit]Bondora provides unsecured personal loans in Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Latvia, Denmark, and Spain. Loan amounts range from €100 to €20,000 with repayment terms up to 120 months. The company uses automated credit assessment algorithms that analyze credit history, income, and other financial data.
Investment products
[edit]The company's primary investment product, Go & Grow, allows investors to purchase fractions of loans across multiple markets. The platform offers automated portfolio diversification and daily liquidity options. Bondora also provides an API for investors seeking direct access to loan data and custom investment strategies.
Regulation and licensing
[edit]Bondora operates under a regulatory structure involving multiple entities. Bondora AS received a credit provider license from the Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority on March 21, 2016, covering its lending operations.[10] However, Bondora Capital OÜ, which operates the investment platform, is unregulated.[11] The company acknowledges that "there is currently no specific regulatory license that directly applies to our Go & Grow product."[12]
Independent analysis has noted that for the investment platform, "there is no regulatory authority or financial supervisory authority that controls and monitors the operational activities," creating what critics describe as a regulatory gray area.[11]
Financial performance
[edit]According to company reports, Bondora has reported the following financial results:[13]
| Year | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | €21.4 million | €3.4 million |
| 2021 | €29.8 million | €6.7 million |
| 2022 | €36.7 million | €2.1 million |
| 2023 | €44.4 million | €3.4 million |
| 2024 | €52.6 million | €1.2 million |
The company has reported annual profitability since 2018.[13] The consolidated financial statements are audited annually by KPMG.
Leadership
[edit]Pärtel Tomberg serves as chief executive officer and founder.[14] The management team includes professionals with backgrounds in consumer credit, retail banking, and asset management.
Recognition
[edit]The company has received several industry recognitions:
- European Business Awards National Winner (2019)[15]
- Listed in CNBC Top 250 Fintech Companies (2023, 2024)[16][17]
- Ranked 8th in Estonia's Top Tech Companies list (2024)[18]
- Included in Leading European Tech Scaleups (LETS) list (2024)[19]
Criticism and regulatory issues
[edit]Credit assessment deficiencies (2023)
[edit]In July 2023, the Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority identified deficiencies in Bondora's credit assessment process and required the company to make changes by August 9, 2023.[20] Alternative Credit Investor reported that "Bondora has been told that its credit assessment process are deficient by the Estonian regulator."[20]
Academic analysis
[edit]Academic research published in ScienceDirect found that "the platform's scoring model relies on different default probabilities across countries and is weak at predicting default within countries."[21] The study raised questions about the effectiveness of Bondora's risk assessment methodology.
Transparency concerns
[edit]Independent reviews have cited a "lack of transparency in the performance of the Go & Grow loan portfolio."[11] Critics have noted that the platform's investment product operates without direct regulatory oversight, as it falls outside traditional financial supervision frameworks.
Platform effectiveness
[edit]Research has questioned the platform's credit scoring model, with academic analysis suggesting limitations in its ability to predict loan defaults consistently across different markets where Bondora operates.[21]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Bondora – Your trusted, affordable loan partner". Bondora. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Introducing the Original Bondora Superhero: Pärtel Tomberg!". Bondora. March 11, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "What is the history of Bondora?". Bondora. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bondora Go & Grow – Bondora rolling out new product". P2P Banking. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "European Investment Platform Bondora Launches New Market in the Netherlands". Crowdfund Insider. October 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bondora expands into Latvia". Alternative Credit Investor. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "New Market – Bondora Group Stats February 2025". Bondora. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bondora has joined the consumer credit market in Lithuania". Fort Legal. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bondora Annual Report 2024". re:think P2P. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Credit Provider License Records". Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority. March 21, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Bondora Review: Worth Investing in 2025?". re:think P2P. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Is Bondora regulated?". Bondora. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "What is the current financial performance of the Bondora Group?". Bondora. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Overview of Bondora's Management Board". Bondora. July 19, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "European Business Awards – Estonia". European Business Awards. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bondora Named a Top 200 Global Fintech by CNBC". Bondora. September 1, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "The world's top 250 fintech companies: 2024". CNBC. April 29, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Top 101 Tech Companies Estonia 2024". Top 101. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "LETS 2024: European Startup Organizations Announce 250 Companies". Latitude59. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Bondora Told to Fix Credit Assessment Process". Alternative Credit Investor. July 25, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Peer-to-peer lending platform effectiveness analysis". ScienceDirect. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]Category:Financial technology companies Category:Companies of Estonia Category:Peer-to-peer lending companies Category:Companies based in Tallinn Category:Financial services companies established in 2008 Category:2008 establishments in Estonia