Axel is one of the co-founders at Gilion and in charge of everything related to the company's groundbreaking startup loans. Before starting Gilion, Axel was a pioneering force in startup lending, through his role as Head of Startup and Growth at Nordea. In this role, Axel was one of the first people in Europe to offer non-diluting loans to tech companies, and with over 200 startup loans under his belt he is one of the authorities and thought leaders in Europe on lending towards tech companies.