Mariano Kostelec, Founder of StudentFinance

About Mariano Kostelec

Mariano Kostelec is the Co-founder & CEO of StudentFinance, a private company that enables students to defer tuition payments until they secure employment earning above a minimum threshold. He led the company through a €39 million ($41 million) Series A funding round in 2023, which was led by Iberis Capital and Smart Lenders Asset Management. StudentFinance operates across multiple European countries including Germany, Spain, and the Nordics, as well as Israel, and is launching operations in the UK.

Mariano Kostelec at a glance

• Company: StudentFinance
• Total raised: $41M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Iberis Capital, Smart Lenders Asset Management, Armilar VP, MSM fund, Giant Ventures, Shilling
• Location: Madrid, Spain

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