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Incore Invest sells SAVR to Länsförsäkringar Bank
Daniel Aarenstrup, Co-founder & CEO of SAVR
Länsförsäkringar Bank (LF Bank), one of Sweden’s largest and most established financial institutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Incore Invest’s portfolio company SAVR, a Stockholm-based savings platform serving over 100,000 digitally native investors.
The deal serves as a clear validation of the long-term investment thesis held by SAVR’s investors, particularly Incore Invest, which has supported the company with growth capital and strategic guidance over the past several years.
The transaction marks a significant step in the evolution of the Swedish financial market, where an established bank strengthens its digital position by acquiring the technology and innovation capabilities built by a fintech from the ground up.
For LF Bank, this is a strategic move to accelerate its digital transformation in savings and investment services. SAVR’s platform has quickly gained ground through a differentiated model based on radically low fund fees, a sleek and intuitive user experience and a successful 2024 expansion into stocks and ETFs. By acquiring SAVR, LF Bank is effectively leapfrogging its legacy infrastructure to bring customers a modern, competitive, and transparent savings solution.
For SAVR, the acquisition serves as a validation of its mission and model. With backing from LF, the company will continue to operate independently and remain focused on innovation and growth.
Nicolai Chamizo, Founder and CEO of Incore Invest, commented, “Our role has always been to support the kind of founders who are changing how financial services work for consumers. SAVR has proven that with the right vision and execution, it’s possible to build platforms that are both scalable and user-first. LF Banks’s acquisition shows how far the sector has come, and we are proud to have played a part in helping it grow.”
The acquisition stands out as one of the most significant moves by a traditional Swedish bank to modernise its offering by acquiring rather than competing. SAVR’s platform, team, and brand will continue to operate independently under LF Banks’ ownership, preserving its product agility and cultural DNA while gaining access to greater resources and a broader customer base.
In a market that has been closely watching for signs of consolidation and progress, this is one of the clearest signals yet that Sweden’s fintech sector is shaping the future of banking.
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