Category: Capital raise

  • Creditstar Group secures an additional $10m facility from Kilde, increasing facility to $20m

    Creditstar Group secures an additional $10m facility from Kilde, increasing facility to $20m

    London, UK and Tallinn, Estonia – 15 October 2025  – Creditstar Group, the European consumer finance and investment fintech, has secured an additional $10 million funding facility with Singapore-based Kilde, increasing the total to $20 million. The new funding reflects continued institutional confidence in Creditstar’s performance and governance.

    The additional capital facility builds on the initial $10 million agreement signed in November 2024 and deepens the group’s relationship with the Singapore-based digital private credit investment firm, established over two years ago. The additional funds will support portfolio growth across Creditstar’s eight European lending markets as part of its broader funding diversification strategy, which includes bonds, institutional partnerships and retail investment offering.

    In its audited 2024 results, Creditstar reported a net profit of €7.3 million, a gross loan portfolio of €351.2 million, and total assets of €367 million. By June 2025, the loan portfolio had grown to €406.8 million, representing a 30.6% year-on-year increase, underpinned by strong risk management, automation and data-driven underwriting. Since its founding in 2006, the Group has remained profitable through multiple economic cycles, completing nearly 50 bond issues on Baltic capital markets and returning over €100 million in interest to investors, with no defaults in its 18-year history.

    “Kilde’s follow-on commitment is a clear validation of our credit quality and performance and broadens our institutional funding mix,” said Aaro Sosaar, Chief Executive Officer of Creditstar Group.This additional capacity strengthens our capital efficiency and supports our plan to scale responsibly across regulated markets whilst maintaining diversified funding sources.

    “For more than two years, we have closely monitored Creditstar’s loan performance, credit metrics and management execution and see an established fintech with institutional-grade fundamentals,” commented Radek Jezbera, Co-Founder of Kilde. “The combination of strong growth, continuously improving profitability, scalable technology and disciplined risk management gives us confidence in the Group’s ability to deliver through market cycles. We’re backing a proven platform with a significant runway for geographic and product expansion.”

    Creditstar provides consumer credit in eight European markets and has maintained profitability through multiple economic cycles since 2006. Its centralised risk management framework, supported by ML-driven underwriting across more than 1.4 million historical customer records, has delivered consistent credit quality. 

    The Group continues to expand both its consumer credit and investment platform. Monefit SmartSaver, its retail investment product available in 31 markets, has attracted more than €100 million since launch in 2022, providing cost-efficient funding that complements institutional partnerships. In addition, Creditstar completed its largest bond issuance to date in May 2025, raising €46 million across multiple tranches, underscoring continued investor demand.

  • Creditstar Raises €46 Million in Largest Bond Issuance to Date

    Creditstar Raises €46 Million in Largest Bond Issuance to Date

    Creditstar Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of its largest bond issuance to date, raising a total of €46 million, including proceeds from a pre-issuance completed earlier this year. The bonds carry nominal interest rates ranging between 11.5% and 13.5% and mature on 01.06.2026, 01.06.2027, and 01.06.2028.
    The funds will support Creditstar’s continued expansion across its eight European markets and the refinancing of existing obligations.


    The transaction attracted strong interest from a diverse group of investors, including institutional investors from Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland, highlighting broad regional confidence in Creditstar’s strategic direction and financial performance.

    Aaro Sosaar, CEO of Creditstar Group, commented:

    “We are very pleased with the results of this bond issuance. The strong demand and favorable terms reflect investor trust in our technology-driven credit operations. This raise supports our capital plan and allows us to continue scaling our digital-first services across Europe.”

    Valter Kaleta, Board Member at Creditstar Group, added:

    “This issuance saw participation from experienced institutional investors across the region and was completed on more favorable terms than our bond offerings last year, with interest rates reduced by 1%. The improved pricing signals growing market confidence in Creditstar and demonstrates the strength of our financial position. It’s encouraging to see our long-term strategy delivering tangible outcomes.”

    The successful issuance reinforces the company’s commitment to funding diversification and delivering innovative credit solutions across Europe.

    Creditstar Group maintains a strong European investor network and is a prominent issuer in the Baltic bond market. The latest issuance was registered by Nasdaq CSD SE, with legal documentation prepared by Sorainen.

  • €24 Million Raised via Bond Issuance and Loan Syndicates

    €24 Million Raised via Bond Issuance and Loan Syndicates

    Creditstar Group raised €24 million through bond issuance and loan syndicates. Bonds were issued on the 3rd of June with 1, 2 and 3-year maturities.

  • Creditstar Group and Kilde Announce $10M (approx. €9.3M) Funding Agreement

    Creditstar Group and Kilde Announce $10M (approx. €9.3M) Funding Agreement

    We’re excited to share that Creditstar Group has signed a $10 million (approx. €9.3 million) funding limit agreement with Kilde, a private credit investment platform based in Singapore.

    This partnership is another strong step forward in our mission to help customers “Live Your Best Financial Life.”

    With this additional funding, Creditstar will continue to expand our flexible and transparent credit products across Europe, offering even more people convenient and accessible financial options. We’ll also continue to enhance our investment and savings products to support customers in over 40 countries in building secure financial futures.

    Kilde specialises in connecting family offices, funds, and accredited investors to private credit opportunities worldwide, focusing on well-capitalized companies with strong management and healthy balance sheets.

    Thank you to Kilde for their support and collaboration. Together, let’s empower even more financial journeys!

  • Creditstar Group Raises €11.3 Million in New Bond Issue Ahead of Upcoming Offering

    Creditstar Group Raises €11.3 Million in New Bond Issue Ahead of Upcoming Offering

    Creditstar Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of an €11.3 million bond issuance in March, with bonds issued on the 1st of April. The offering includes 14, 26, and 38-month maturities and was completed in collaboration with a financial institution in Lithuania.

    This transaction marks Creditstar’s largest issuance to date completed with a single partner and represents a strong start to the company’s upcoming bond offering, which will launch later in April with bonds issued on the 2nd of June.

    A portion of the proceeds from this issuance will be used to refinance bonds maturing in the upcoming issue, supporting Creditstar’s capital planning and ensuring a smooth transition between funding rounds.

    The funds raised will also support Creditstar’s continued growth across European markets, enabling the expansion of its consumer credit portfolio and the further development of its digital financial services.

    Aaro Sosaar, CEO of Creditstar Group, commented:

    “We’re pleased to see strong interest in this latest bond issuance. This raise supports our strategic objectives as we scale our operations and deliver accessible, transparent financial products to even more customers.”

    Valter Kaleta, Board Member at Creditstar Group, added:

    “This transaction demonstrates continued confidence from the investor community and gives us a solid foundation as we approach the next stage of our capital issuance plan — including our upcoming bond offering starting later in April. We look forward to building on this momentum. We are also pleased to note that the new issuance was subscribed at a lower weighted average coupon rate than that of the bonds it refinanced.”

    This bond issue contributes to the company’s capital planning ahead of the 1st of June maturity, reinforcing Creditstar’s proactive and balanced approach to funding and growth.

    Creditstar remains committed to diversifying its funding sources, maintaining a strong investor base, and supporting customers through innovative financial solutions.