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Lena Hackelöer

Founder & CEO

Brite Payments

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Growth & Investment
Retail & E-commerce
Fintech, Banking & Crypto

About Me

Lena Hackelöer is the Founder and CEO of Brite Payments, a Stockholm-headquartered fintech that utilises open bankingto offer instant payments and payouts across 27 European markets. Brite's proprietary instant payments network connects more than 3,800 banks and allows consumers to quickly and securely pay directly from their bank account with only top-of-mind information. Lena is a distinguished fintech leader, having received numerous accolades including 'Director of the Year' at the Europe Fintech Awards, 'Founder of the Year' at Startup Magazine's Hustle Awards, the ‘Inspiration Award’ at the Women in Payments EMEA Awards (2024). She has been recognised by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten women in European fintech. Lena is passionate about building the next generation of instant bank payments with Brite Payments, having raised a $60m Series A in 2023.

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Founders Discussion - Extend your Runway: Strategies for Optimizing Financial Resources & Managing Cash Flow

Before raising your next round, making your existing resources last longer can give you a critical edge. We'll explore actionable strategies to extend your runway by managing burn rate and optimizing how you allocate your capital. Learn how to forecast your cash flow realistically, cut costs without compromising growth, and make smart choices between outsourcing and building in-house skills.