Signet Bank Preserves Annual Educational Program: 'Capital Market Academy', Offering Insights into Financing Options for Entrepreneurs for the Third Consecutive Year
Gear Up with Latvia's Capital Market Academy: Unleashing the Power of Entrepreneurial Finance!
Learn, grow, and scale your business like never before with Latvia's leading investment bank, Signet Bank's third annual "Capital Market Academy." This innovative educational initiative, aimed at Latvian entrepreneurs, offers invaluable knowledge on how to navigate capital market instruments—bonds and shares—to secure financing for your venture.
Why the Capital Market Academy?
The ever-growing importance of the capital market in Latvia's economy and local businesses make the Capital Market Academy a crucial platform for entrepreneurs to explore alternative financing options and tap into the potential of the stock exchange as a means to expand their business.
Over the past five years, no less than 50 Latvian companies have amassed an impressive €1 billion through bond and share issues, underscoring the capital market as a viable and strategic funding route for local businesses. The Academy widens the door to this dynamic funding pathway, offering straightforward guidance with a long-term perspective.
Powering Those Who Dare to Lead
As Roberts Idelsons, CEO of Signet Bank, puts it, "The sustainable development of Latvia's capital market thrives on knowledge, bold visions, and strategic thinking. We're thrilled that the Capital Market Academy has gained a respected status among entrepreneurs and gets more attendees year after year. Our mission goes beyond sparking ambitious thoughts; it's also about equipping entrepreneurs with the specific tools, real-world examples, and expert insights that help make the capital market a pivotal strategic choice for Latvian businesses."
Join the Academy
Prepare yourself for a day filled with insights, best practices, and real-life experiences as industry professionals share their expertise and, most importantly, their stories of successful capital market fundraising. Participants can expect wrap-up sessions spotlighting those Latvian entrepreneurs who have already achieved amazing growth through capital market financing.
Launched in 2023, there have been nine academies held across Riga and various regions, including Liepaja, Valmiera, and Cesis. With over 200 entrepreneurs attending, surveys suggest the most sought-after aspects of the program were learning Real Entrepreneurs' Experiences (37%), Understanding Share Issuing Opportunities (35%), and Exploring Bond Financing (28%).
Mark your calendar for the next free academy, slated for May 14 in Riga. To apply and get more information, including the program schedule, visit: https://signetbank.com/signet-bank-kapitala-tirgus-akademija/
A Glimpse into Signet Bank
Signet Bank, Latvia's foremost investment bank, was established in 1991, making it one of the pioneers in independent Latvia. With a focus on sustainable financing and investment solutions, Signet Bank has successfully raised an additional €1 billion for over 50 Latvian companies through bond and equity issues since 2021. By 2024, its assets under management reached €1.6 billion, solidifying its position as Latvia's leading arranger of corporate bond and equity issues and one of the top stockbrokers in the Baltic region. Signet Bank's shareholders include eighteen private investors, with Signet Acquisition III (23.05%), whose primary shareholder is US investor Aleksandrs Solovejs, AS "RIT Group" (18.35%), a Latvian company owned by the Rapoport family, and SIA "Reglink" (14.98%), a banking powerhouse founded by industry veteran Iriņa Piņģozne.
[1] Signet Bank: https://signetbank.com/
[2] Latvia Capital Market Academy: https://signetbank.com/signet-bank-kapitala-tirgus-akademija/
[3] Latvia's Economic Development: https://www.treninum.lv/skola/latvijas-ekonomijas-razvitiba/
- The Capital Market Academy, led by Signet Bank, offers invaluable education on using capital market instruments to secure financing for businesses, providing a strategic advantage within Latvia's thriving economy.
- By attending the Capital Market Academy, entrepreneurs can gain insights from industry professionals, learn about various financing options, and hear success stories of Latvian businesses that have grown through the stock exchange.
- Education and self-development opportunities, such as the Capital Market Academy, are essential for entrepreneurs aiming to unlock the potential of Latvia's capital market and finance the expansion of their businesses.
