BASED Consultancy
Our edge, your business.
The experts at BASED can help you with financial markets, business development and technology. Explore our services and reach out to give your business a based edge.
Reach outGot an issue? We can help
We get it. Business can be tough. Luckily, by working together we can make things easier.
Our team has experience with startups, Fortune 500 companies and everything in between. What we all share is straightforward outside-the-box thinking.
The question remains: what do you want to achieve?
50+ M€
businesses built from scratch by our team
Decades
of software and hardware delivery
Expertise
business to markets to IT and everything in between
Fortune 500
have bought code written by our coders
What we help with
Project work or hourly advisory.
Start with a free first call.
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Business development
Launching new products, identifying growth opportunities, PowerBI integrations that surface insight from your own data, and strategic key hires — defining the profile, running the process, making the hire stick.
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Technology & AI
From exchange platforms to cybersecurity testing. Our developers train and build AI models and implement secure closed-loop AI inside in-house IT systems. We specialize in process automation and reliable internal tools.
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Precious metals
Every aspect of the supply chain, from mining and refining to storage, transportation, trading and financing. Our CEO Sam Laakso is the go-to precious metals expert in the Nordics.
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Research & data
We automatically gather, process and analyze data across financial markets, operational systems and proprietary datasets, and deliver custom recurring reports built on the same engine that powers our own products.
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Financial markets & business
Financial instruments, hedging strategies, trading platforms, commodities, FX and derivatives — alongside business development, operational efficiency, leadership and project management.
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Hedging & market risk
Most businesses carry market risk without fully realising it. We identify the exposures, quantify them, and design practical hedging strategies without unnecessary complexity.
Why choose us?
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Performance
A proven track record of generating value and building successful software, businesses and services from scratch.
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Facts and data
Our approach is always based on facts and data over stories and narratives.
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Flexibility
We build solid solutions and actually care about your business — for small companies, Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between.
The process
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First contact
A free initial consultation to discuss your needs and see where our expertise fits.
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Assessment
We jointly identify where we can add substantial value, then propose a tailored project or consultation hours.
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Execution
We execute the project or provide ongoing consultation — adapted to the support level you need.
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Delivery
A final report with outcomes, insights and recommendations. Black on white, for future reference.
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Follow-up
Our experts stay available for follow-up questions and additional support after the engagement.
Contact us
We are here to help with any questions you might have. Fill in the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Usually answered the same working day.
Latest articles
Business · Markets
BASED & Saxo Bank Partner Up
BASED and Saxo Bank will work together to provide hedging solutions to corporations in the Nordics. Our clients get VIP status at Saxo, including fast-track onboarding and reduced trading fees.
Markets · Technology
Listing Tracker: Keeping up to date with newly listed companies
A free online tool to help investors stay up to date on newly listed companies across exchanges — the first of BASED Tools.