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| Hoist Finance | |
| Type | Public (Aktiebolag) |
| Nasdaq Stockholm: HOFI | |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1994[1] |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , |
Number of locations | 14 European markets (2026) |
Area served | Europe |
Key people | Lars Wollung (Chairman) Harry Vranjes (CEO) |
| Services | |
| AUM | SEK 34.4 billion (Q1 2026) |
Number of employees | 1,035 (Q1 2026) |
| Parent | Hoist International AB (Publ) |
| Website | hoistfinance |
Hoist Finance is a Swedish financial services company and debt buyer specialized in acquiring and managing non-performing loans (NPLs). The company purchases debt portfolios from international banks and financial institutions, and operates in multiple European markets.[2] Headquartered in Stockholm, the company's shares are publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange.[3]
As of Q1 2026, Hoist Finance operates in 14 countries across Europe, employs 1,035 people, and manages an investment portfolio valued at approximately SEK 34.4 billion.[4] In February 2026, the company officially qualified as a Specialised Debt Restructurer (SDR) under European Capital Requirements Regulation, allowing the firm to acquire non-performing loan portfolios without standard backstop capital deduction restrictions.[5]