We’re thrilled to announce that Edgars Valmers has joined Wallester as our new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – a move that strengthens our leadership team as we scale our operations across Europe. A Proven Leader in Fintech and Banking Edgars…
We’re proud to share that our CTO, Andrei Gornostajev, was invited to speak on the AWS Smart Business Podcast, the flagship series from Amazon Web Services highlighting the people and platforms shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. In this in-depth…
At first glance, when a company appoints a new Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), the move might seem like another box-ticking exercise in corporate governance. But for Wallester, the latest hire is anything but routine. In July 2025, Indrek Tibar—one of Estonia’s most experienced financial crime experts—joins Wallester as Head of AML. Beyond simply bringing in someone with the right qualifications, this hire is about building a future-proof compliance culture in a fintech environment where companies are scaling fast and with serious intent. A Career That Crosses Borders (and Sectors) Tibar’s background makes him a unique asset in the fintech space. It reads like a checklist for what you w…
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Wallester has won three major industry awards in recent weeks, further solidifying our position as a frontrunner in European fintech innovation. At this year’s Europe Fintech Awards, Wallester was honoured…
On Saturday, June 28, Wallesterians from across Europe gathered in Estonia for our annual summer party – and it was epic. The theme of this year’s bash was Miami Vice, and we went all out to bring the heat and passion, even though the Estonian…
With a career spanning investment banking, asset management, and senior leadership roles in fintech, Rein Ojavere brings a uniquely broad and practical perspective to risk management. Now stepping into the role of Head of Risk at Wallester, he’s task…
With a career that bridges agency and in-house roles, Maksim Piskarev brings a rare dual perspective to the fast-moving world of performance marketing. Now leading Wallester’s performance marketing strategy, Maksim shares his approach to growth, data…
Wallester has been ranked 44th in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE list for 2025 — a prestigious index that spotlights the most promising and high-performing companies across Central, Eastern, and parts of Western Europe. The company is also the 4th hi…
At Wallester, we’ve always believed that meaningful innovation comes from staying connected to customers, to partners, and the broader fintech ecosystem. That’s why our ongoing membership in France FinTech remains a key part of our strategy in France…
On 21st May 2025, we celebrated an important partnership at our Tallinn offices as part of our ongoing international collaboration efforts as we hosted Valérie Gooris, representing Sophia Antipolis, and Amine Bennani, International Project Manager &#…
Money20/20 Europe isn’t just another industry conference; it’s where the future of finance takes shape. Bringing together thousands of fintech professionals, tech pioneers, regulators, and decision-makers, it’s the place where ideas turn into partner…
Behind every fast-growing fintech is a team of sharp minds ensuring the engine keeps running — and Artur Lemming is undoubtedly one of the brightest among them. As Wallester’s Chief Administrative Officer, he oversees various departments, from financ…
As we celebrate the release of our official business results for 2024 (more about that later), we have an excellent and logical opportunity to take a trip down memory lane. From humble beginnings as a small Estonian start-up with big dreams in…
We’re proud to announce that Wallester has been recognised as one of the FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025! This prestigious ranking, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, highlights the most rapidly expanding businesses across t…
From her early days in transport and logistics to leading product development at Wallester, Darja Silin has built a career on tackling complex challenges and turning them into opportunities. In this interview, she shares her journey, her insights on…
In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Andrei Gornostajev, who rejoined Wallester as Chief Technology Officer in January 2024. Bringing over two decades of experience, we know Andrei as a seasoned leader who has navigated the complexities of t…
As we approach the end of 2024 and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on and celebrate what we’ve accomplished. And what a journey it’s been! This year, Wallester achieved remarkable milestones: g…
We are beyond excited to share incredible news! Wallester has secured the first place in Estonia’s startup rankings at the Äripäev TOP100 Gala. The awards ceremony took place on November 21 at Tallinn Seaplane Harbour museum. Wallester was represente…
