Our Story
It all started back in 2007. Five seasoned IT and banking experts thought there was a better and more cost-efficient loan and deposit system waiting to happen. So we started working. We’d eventually built a new banking system from scratch, free of legacy baggage. And we realized that we’d made something unique to the market.
We worked hard. We innovated. We grew. And in Spring 2020 we had the vilja to become Vilja – a Swedish word that means ‘the will’, and is pronounced “vil-yah”.
Our new name better reflects our present and future – the will to be the best cloud-based core banking platform on the planet.
We’re also proudly Swedish. From IKEA to Klarna, Sweden has always been a country that takes great ideas to the world. But most of all, we have ‘the will’ to do everything to make our customers successful. That’s our story, and we’d love you to be a part of it.
Our Mission
Our mission is singular.
“Enable banks and financial institutions to offer
superior digital banking products and services
by providing the best core banking technologies.”
The banking industry is ever-changing and to meet the customers demands you need a future-proof platform – without any tech-debt. A platform that can continue to grow with your business, and help you stay ahead of competition.
Our Values
When it comes to your success, we know that our values are just as important as our software. That’s because our values motivate everything we do – from our code, to our cloud infrastructure, and our commitment to customer relationships. And all of our values are about helping you be as successful as possible.
We are innovative
To keep you ahead of the pack, we are committed to continually challenging conventions, evolving systems, and developing the best software in the industry.
We are committed
We combine a culture of listening, understanding, and acting, with a passion for the work we do – and a commitment to your success.
We are trustworthy
Acting with responsibility, honesty and accountability is a core part of our DNA. We keep our word; and we do it in a positive, thoughtful, and friendly way.
Our Team
Fredrik Ulvenholm
CEO
Robert Pettersson
COO
Pernilla Karsberg
CFO
Edward Xie
CTO
Anders Mårtensson
VP Sales
Madeleine af Ugglas
CMO
Mats Nordgren
CPO
Martin Sjödin
VP Engineering
Erik Nyfelt
VP Tech Operations
Board of Directors
Greger Fellin
Bengt Nilsson
Marianne Kjeldgaard Knudsen
Matthew Doerner
Leif Lindqvist
Lars Johansson
Contact us
Ready to take the next step in learning how to build a bank for the future? We understand you might have a few questions and would love to answer them for you. You have our 100% commitment.