NIB finances F-Secure’s R&D investments in cybersecurity
NIB has signed a EUR 35 million seven-year loan with the Finnish cyber security company F-Secure Corporation. The loan will partly finance the company’s R&D investments in 2025-2026, aiming to further improve how consumers can protect themselves against online threats.
F-Secure’s offering includes a comprehensive range of cybersecurity products and services. The investment programme aims to develop existing and new products for consumers, such as scam protection, solutions for online, identity, and privacy protection. Furthermore, the investment activities include development of the company’s own technological infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported solutions.
“Cybersecurity is a growing concern. This loan can positively impact society as F-Secure’s products help to protect consumers from cyber threats and scams, enhancing online safety for millions of users worldwide. We warmly welcome F-Secure as a new customer of NIB,” says André Küüsvek, NIB President and CEO.
“We are very pleased to have a responsible and long-term financing partner by our side. Cooperation with NIB is based on shared vision that technology plays a key role in promoting safety and social sustainability. At F-Secure, we believe our business serves a greater purpose—protecting people in an increasingly digital world and thereby increasing trust in society. We know that sustainability is a core priority for NIB, and we truly appreciate this partnership where our values clearly align,” says Sari Somerkallio, CFO of F-Secure.
The borrower, F-Secure is Finland headquartered and globally operating cybersecurity company. The company offers security and privacy products and services. F-Secure operates in over 100 countries with approximately 30 million subscribers and 200 service provider partners. F-Secure Corporation is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
NIB is an international financial institution owned by eight member countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden. The Bank finances private and public projects in and outside the member countries. NIB has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, with the leading rating agencies S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s.
For further information, please contact:
Seppo Halttunen, Senior Client Executive, at +358 40 702 8810, seppo.halttunen@nib.int
Lotta Forssell, Senior Communications Officer, at +358 10 618 0498, lotta.forssell@nib.int
