TAALERI PLC | INVESTOR NEWS | 19 OCTOBER 2026 AT 9:00 (EEST)
Taaleri Private Credit to launch in November, led by Marjo Koivisto and Helen Taflin
In April 2026, Taaleri announced Taaleri Private Credit, a new strategy providing direct lending to small and mid-sized companies in the Nordics. The new business will begin operations on 2 November 2026, initially with a two-person team of experienced private credit markets professionals. The team will be supported by a network of senior industry advisors, and both the team and the advisory network are expected to grow over time.
Marjo Koivisto joins Taaleri as Managing Director and will head Taaleri Private Credit. Koivisto is a seasoned private credit investment professional across the Nordic and wider global markets, and has previously held leadership positions at the World Economic Forum, Danske Bank, Aktia and P Capital Partners. She brings extensive experience in private credit investments, alternative investment management and business development.
Helen Taflin joins Taaleri Private Credit as Head of Investments. Taflin is an experienced investment professional with extensive background across private debt, venture capital and private equity executing transactions across Europe. She has held senior positions at P Capital Partners, Almi Invest Greentech and Lagercrantz Group. She brings expertise spanning the full investment lifecycle, portfolio management and fundraising.
“The launch of our Private Credit business is a significant step in executing our growth strategy. The growing demand for financing alternatives in private markets is creating a robust market opportunity for flexible, specialist non-bank lenders. Marjo and Helen’s strong track record from working together and broad experiences in private markets gives us an excellent foundation to build on. I warmly welcome Marjo and Helen to Taaleri,” says Ilkka Laurila, CEO of Taaleri.
Senior advisors and other experienced Taaleri professionals, will bring additional expertise to Taaleri Private Credit. Among the advisors, Christian Reiner is a private credit veteran with over 20 years of experience in European private credit and fixed income, while Antti Salmela, Taaleri Investments’ Investment Director, a seasoned buyout investor, will advise the team on the middle market.
“Nordic small and mid-sized companies face an era of new opportunities for transformation and growth. We will offer tailored, flexible financing solutions and aim to act as a long-term partner to company owners and financial institutions in the Nordic market. I am excited to build this business together with Helen and our advisors, and to offer professional investors access to an attractive asset class with stable returns,” says Marjo Koivisto, Managing Director of Taaleri Private Credit.
For more information, please contact:
Ilkka Laurila, CEO, Taaleri Plc, +358 40 076 1360, ilkka.laurila@taaleri.com
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Taaleri in brief
Taaleri is a specialist in investments, private asset management and non-life insurance, powering change with capital. We focus on selected private assets strategies in renewable energy, real estate, growth and venture capital investments. Our subsidiary Garantia provides credit risk insurance solutions for households, businesses and lenders. We combine capital with expertise, deep industry knowledge and an entrepreneurial approach.
Taaleri has three business segments: Private Asset Management, Garantia and Investments. The Private Asset Management segment comprises the renewable energy, bioindustry, real estate and venture capital businesses. The Garantia segment consists of Insurance Company Garantia. The Investments segment comprises development capital investments and other direct investments.
Taaleri has EUR 2.7 bn of assets under management. The company employs approximately 140 people. Taaleri Plc is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Linda Tierala, Head of Investor Relations, Communications and Sustainability, +358 40 571 7895, linda.tierala@taaleri.com