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FinLab - Expansion of fintech portfolio continues

FinLab continues to expand its portfolio of fintech investments (currently nine holdings), putting special emphasis on opportunities in the blockchain and cryptocurrencies space. The company regards the expertise it has acquired in this area as a competitive advantage in the context of tightening regulations. Nevertheless, FinLab’s strong NAV growth in FY17 (c 41% y-o-y) was assisted by write-ups of its earlier investments: Heliad Equity Partners, Deposit Solutions and Kapilendo. As a result, FinLab’s shares are trading in line with the last reported NAV.
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FinLab AG

Finlab AG, formerly Altira AG, is a Germany-based investment company engaged in the building of companies in the financial services technologies (fintech) sector. It focuses on developing German fintech start-ups, as well as provides venture capital in a form of long-term participation and ongoing support of the investment. Additionally, the Company is engaged in venture deals, such as seed- and follow-on rounds for fintech companies in Germany and abroad. It also invests in venture founding rounds, primarily in companies located in the United States and Asia. Its portfolio includes nextmarkets GmbH, a company operating e-learning platform for global investors.

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Edison Investment Research
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Milosz Papst

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