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January 27, 2020

Holvi launches in UK in despite Brexit uncertainty

The Finnish startup enters a crowded and uncertain market, but says the UK's 6m microbusinesses make it the big prize for fintechs.


Maija Palmer

2 min read

Holvi, the Finnish startup that offers digital banking services for sole traders, freelancers and microbusinesses, is entering the crowded UK fintech market and says it is undaunted by the uncertainty around Britain’s departure from the European Union this week.

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