We love to share the journeys of our employees. Here is another one from Engineering Director Mark West! "My journey at Ageras began when I joined Kontist, a German bank that the group had acquired. It was my first role as a self-employed contractor and on the product side. I thoroughly enjoyed working with my German colleagues and the challenges of the fintech space. I was delighted when my boss, Joe, recommended me for an Engineering Director position at Ageras". "It was a difficult decision as I had planned to remain self-employed and the role required relocating my family (plus pregnant partner) to Denmark. Nevertheless, the opportunity was too compelling to pass up. I relished the challenge of merging various teams, building a unified product, and expanding into European markets. I joined the company in November, later I moved to Copenhagen in February and have been enjoying the role since". How has this experience helped you grow professionally? "One thing I was surprised about was the need to improve my command of English for international use. Despite being a native English speaker, my accent initially posed a challenge and I have had many funny conversations about British colloquialisms. I've also begun learning Danish and started networking in the Copenhagen tech scene to better integrate. Working with teams from Germany, Poland, Finland, and the Netherlands it has taught me to appreciate subtle cultural nuances in the workplace. With my background in agency/consultancy which required adapting to new projects in entirely different industries frequently - here it really required me to deepen my knowledge in specific domains like invoicing, expenses, accounting, banking, and taxes, I am still pretty green but its significantly broadening my horizons." What is your favorite thing about working here? "Perhaps surprisingly, I enjoy the constant challenges and the rapid pace of change here. Moreover, the team culture here is refreshingly candid, quite different from my experience working in Manchester or London. I feel a strong sense of investment and passion from my team, peers, and seniors as we all share a product focus and collaborate closely on our shared journey".
Ageras
Informationsteknologi og -tjenester
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark 2.788 følgere
Om os
Ageras was founded in 2012 by serial entrepreneurs Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund, who together have over 25 years of experience building internet businesses. Ageras' vision is to create success for small businesses by simplifying their administration. By integrating its solutions into a single cockpit for invoicing, accounting, payroll, banking and finance, it enables business owners to focus on running their business. Ageras started as the online marketplace Ageras.com, matching SMEs with accountants, and has grown into a company with approximately 250 employees offering a complete ecosystem of tools and services for SMEs.
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ageras.com
Eksternt link til Ageras
- Branche
- Informationsteknologi og -tjenester
- Virksomhedsstørrelse
- 201-500 medarbejdere
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- Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
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Fiolstræde 17b
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark 1171, DK
Medarbejdere hos Ageras
Opdateringer
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We go out of our way to foster a supportive environment where talented individuals can thrive. It brings us great joy to see our employees advance in their career and grow with us. That's why we would like to share the journey of Mikkel Skovbæk, told in his own inspiring words. “Starting as a full-time Customer Success Specialist, I dove headfirst into assisting our clients with their accounting needs. Transitioning to part-time to pursue my Master’s degree, I found myself immersed in collaborative projects with the Product and Tech teams, culminating in my Master’s project centered around Ageras. Thrilled to say that my efforts didn’t go unnoticed, as I stepped into the role of Junior Product Manager the day after my master’s defense. At Ageras, I've come to appreciate the power of collaboration. Our diverse backgrounds fuel our collective strength, fostered by a flat hierarchical structure that encourages knowledge sharing and multidimensional problem-solving. I cherish the autonomy to tackle tasks and lead my team while knowing I have unwavering support from management when needed — it’s a mutual trust that fuels our success".
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We are thrilled to share exciting news! Rico Andersen, our CEO and Co-Founder, has announced an impressive €82m investment for Ageras. Please read on for more details and join us in celebrating this significant milestone in our company's success journey. 🎉
Ageras secures record-breaking €82m to propel future acquisitions 🚀 Last year marked an extraordinary milestone for Ageras: We achieved profitability. While we are now financially independent and no longer reliant on external funding, the market presents numerous exciting opportunities. With an ambition to become the best friend of small business owners, our goal is to empower them to spend zero time on administrative tasks. We envision a comprehensive, all-in-one business hub integrating invoicing, accounting, banking, payments, lending, and collaboration with accountants. We believe this consolidated platform will enable small business owners to efficiently manage all their needs in one place. Our dedicated team of approx. 250 employees are tirelessly working to turn this vision into reality. However, to accelerate our mission, we are actively seeking companies to acquire that can enhance value for our customers. Each potential acquisition could be a vital piece in constructing our integrated business hub. To support these ambitions - and with several negotiations in progress - we have secured €82 million in fresh capital to fuel that journey. This investment will enable us to swiftly pursue and finalize acquisitions, fulfilling our product offering in our core markets of Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Investcorp, our rock-solid partner since 2017, along with other existing investors, has provided strong support for this round. I am deeply humbled and proud of their continuous dedication and trust in the company. Furthermore, we are excited to welcome new investors like Lazard Asset Management, Formueforvalterne Investering & Tryghed, and Folketrygdfondet, among others, to our journey. We are looking forward to working with you and developing the business to new heights, together! A heartfelt thank you to our committed employees for supporting our mission - With 300.000 active customers, your hard work truly makes a difference! ❤️ Also thanks to all other involved parties for making this round a success. Gilbert Kamieniecky, Douglas Friedman, Siegfried Heimgärtner, Jens M K Ismunden, Mouna Sarih, Julian Bennet, Martin Hegelund, Claus Kjær Jørgensen, Imke Wieboldt, Ilkka Peltola, Alessandro Justesen Leoni, Joseph Nivaro, Rasmus Rømeling, Jens Plenov, Daniel Hovelsø Christensen, August Hjulgaard L. Catharina Thorseth Blach, Floris Onvlee, John-Edward Olingsberg, Leopoldo Palazzi Trivelli, Thomas Skjellerup, Ariel Lebowits
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Exciting news from our German office! We're on the lookout for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team. Patryk, our Engineering Manager, provides further insights into the role. If you're eager to contribute to our mission of supporting Small Business Owners, don't wait! Send us your CV today. We're looking forward to welcoming you aboard and hope to meet you soon! https://lnkd.in/e3QZXPaj #Ageras #Hiring #SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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Check out these snapshots for a quick recap of our Spring and/or Easter celebrations across our offices! Our Amsterdam team indulged in a delightful brunch, while our Danish crew savoured a lovely Easter lunch. Meanwhile, the Berlin team went all out with an exciting Easter Egg hunt, uncovering some sweet surprises along the way. 🐣🌷 Here at Ageras, we hope you all had a wonderful Eastertide and are now soaking in the joys of the spring season! 🌼🌞
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🌍🤝 Our commitment to a better world: Ageras' fundraising campaign 🤝🌍 We are proud to announce that we raised an impressive €7,527 for charity - an initiative driven by the care and commitment of our employees and supported by Ageras 💚 In the campaign we focused on providing support for strictly humanitarian causes, so our employees selected three organizations that reflect our values of care and standing united: Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Save the Children and the Red Cross. This donation demonstrates that we at Ageras are more than just a team. We are a community committed to positive change. A significant part of our team has chosen to contribute to making a difference beyond the mission we work for every day 👐 We are grateful for the passion and commitment of our employees and proud of what we can achieve together. This fundraising campaign is a clear example of how we can use our influence as a company to make a positive difference. 🌟 A big thank you to everyone who participated. Your generosity makes a difference! 🌟 #Ageras #HumanitarianHelp #Community #Fundraising #Teamwork #Caring
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🎉✨ Our annual Ageras winter event was once again a huge success! The inspiring presentations and workshops gave us valuable insights and new perspectives on topics such as corporate culture, trust and psychological safety 💡🌱 Rico Andersen and Martin Hegelund showed us how much we have achieved as a company in the last 12 months. Special thanks also goes to our loyal customers, whose trust and support are at the heart of our mission 🚀 #Ageras #CorporateCulture
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💥 Major move in fintech: Froda and Ageras unite! Froda's impactful financing solutions for 50,000+ businesses now complement Ageras' extensive software suite for over 300,000 SMEs. This strategic partnership paves the way for Froda's international growth and enhances Ageras' service offerings through Froda Embedded. 📰 For more details on this game-changing collaboration, check out the press release: https://lnkd.in/dG_ADvCw #Fintech #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPartnership #Innovation
🚀 The tech companies Froda and Ageras have entered into a strategic partnership. Froda is one of Sweden's fastest-growing fintechs and has helped more than 50,000 businesses get access to financing. Ageras is a leading provider of software for banking, accounting, and administration with +300,000 SME customers across Europe, who now will get access to financing through Froda Embedded. The partnership is a part of Froda's international expansion and growth journey. 👉 Read the full press release here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dG_ADvCw.
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Dear Maron van Beuningen, we are happy to have you with us at Tellow and therefore at Ageras, too! Thank you for your testimonial and congratulations on this milestone. We are touched by your words. Never stop using emojis, never stop being yourself 🤩 If you wish to kick off your own success story with us, we have an opening in Maron's very team as a Dutch-speaking Customer Success Specialist 🇳🇱 🚀https://lnkd.in/eTHGvZ6P
Vandaag werk ik officieel 5 jaar bij Tellow by Ageras. Eigenlijk, werkte ik daarvoor al een jaar bij Tellow via The Hospitalitist. Al met al, ongeveer 6 jaar. Om deze mijlpaal van 5 jaar te mogen vieren wil ik de tijd nemen om het volgende te zeggen: Tellow by Ageras heel, heel erg bedankt. Voor het vertrouwen en de kansen. En vooral ook voor het feit dat jullie mij hebben laten zien en voelen, dat ik een belangrijk onderdeel van het team ben. Ik ben trots dat ik onderdeel mag zijn van dit bedrijf. ❤️ Het team, voor alle mensen waar ik in het verleden en nu mee mag samenwerken, jullie zijn echt absolute fantastische A-gamers. Van het eerste start-upteam, tot het team waar ik vandaag mee werk: bedankt dat ik mijn tijd met jullie mag besteden! Als ik jullie mag omschrijven dan zijn jullie: hardwerkende, grappige, briljante, leuk om mee te zijn, gezellige en lieve mensen. More good things to come (and build)!! 💪 Deze mijlpaal zou niet zijn behaald zonder mijn partner/familie/vrienden etc. Bedankt voor iedereen die heeft geholpen met het shapen van mijn mindset, mijn leven. Lovejullie. Goed. Lekker sappig! Laten we nu kijken wat ik daadwerkelijk heb geleerd… 5 punten die ik heb geleerd in de afgelopen 5 jaar: 1. Snelle reactietijd en duidelijke communicatie is het belangrijkste. Alle keren dat de klant heel blij is met het resultaat dan komt het voornamelijk doordat (1) de klant zich gehoord/begrepen voelt (2) de stappen die de klant moet uitvoeren zijn helder uitgelegd en (3) de reactie was er binnen een uur. Soms is de reactie: "ik kom er aan het einde van de dag bij je op terug”, ook dat is goed! Kan je een uitleg verduidelijken met een screenshot, stappenplan of voorbeeld? Vooral doen! 2. Wees jezelf! Laatst besefte ik me dat ik, bijna 30 jaar, nog steeds mijn berichten met emoticons stuur. Of ik dat misschien moest gaan aanpassen om wat professioneler te zijn.. Maar eerlijk gezegd, vind ik het juist toegevoegde waarde hebben: het laat zien wie ik ben! 😊 Het laat zien dat ik je aanmoedig 👏 en dat we er samen wel uit gaan komen! 🙌 Dus: ook in het schrijven, wees jezelf. 3. De extra mile gaan. Weet je dat de klant haast heeft? Is het heel belangrijk? Of misschien is de klant nerveus? Het kan zoveel toegevoegde waarde hebben om de klant als hoogste prioriteit te plaatsen, 5 minuten extra tijd te besteden of de klant gerust te stellen. Vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid goes more than a mile. 4. Voor support is input = output. Hoeveel tijd je erin steekt, is hoeveel je ervoor terugkrijgt. Is het druk? Die extra uurtjes die je meepakt kunnen een hoop schelen! (kijk in de comments voor het laatste punt!)