STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Swedish trade finance platform Mitigram has acquired Export Enterprises SA, the company behind the French trade intelligence platform eexpand, in a strategic move aimed at connecting trade intelligence with digital trade finance for banks and businesses worldwide.
The acquisition strengthens Mitigram’s position as one of Europe’s leading digital trade finance platforms by combining financing execution with AI-powered market intelligence and export opportunity discovery.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Paris, France, eexpand serves more than 50 financial institutions, including Lloyds Bank, Santander, Bank of China, and Royal Bank of Canada. Its platform also supports a network of more than 700,000 registered businesses involved in international trade.
While the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, Mitigram confirmed it has acquired eexpand’s core assets, including Trade Pilot, Trade Club Connect, and the Trade Resources Platform.
Building an End-to-End Trade Finance Ecosystem
International trade finance has traditionally focused on funding transactions after commercial opportunities have already been identified. Mitigram believes the industry can deliver greater value by supporting businesses much earlier in the export journey.
By integrating eexpand’s trade intelligence capabilities into its digital platform, Mitigram intends to create a seamless workflow that allows companies to:
- discover new export markets;
- identify and verify international trading partners;
- analyze market opportunities using trade data and AI;
- obtain trade finance through the same ecosystem;
- execute international transactions digitally.
For financial institutions, the acquisition creates a stronger customer acquisition and engagement engine by helping banks identify exporters at the beginning of their international expansion rather than only when financing is requested.
AI and Trade Intelligence Meet Digital Finance
eexpand has built its reputation around helping exporters and financial institutions navigate international markets using trade data, market intelligence, and AI-driven matchmaking.
Its API-based and white-label solutions enable banks and trade organizations to provide export intelligence directly to their customers, helping companies identify promising markets and connect with qualified counterparties.
Combined with Mitigram’s transaction platform, the integrated offering bridges the gap between discovering business opportunities and securing financing to complete cross-border trade.
CEO: Trade Growth Drives Trade Finance
Joshua Kroeker, CEO of Mitigram, said the acquisition builds on an existing partnership between the two companies and reflects a shared vision that successful trade finance begins with successful international trade.
He noted that eexpand has developed valuable technology, customer relationships, and expertise in helping banks and businesses identify global growth opportunities. According to Kroeker, Mitigram’s immediate priority is ensuring continuity for customers while integrating eexpand’s capabilities into a broader vision of a more connected global trade ecosystem.
Growing Presence in Global Trade Finance
Mitigram has established itself as one of Europe’s leading digital trade finance platforms, serving multinational corporations and major financial institutions.
According to the company, its platform processed more than $40 billion in trade finance transactions during 2025, facilitating over 6,000 trade flows across more than 120 markets.
The acquisition significantly expands Mitigram’s capabilities beyond transaction execution, positioning the company as a platform supporting every stage of international trade—from identifying export opportunities to financing and completing cross-border deals.
As digitalization continues to reshape global commerce, the combination of trade intelligence, AI-powered market insights, and digital trade finance could help banks and exporters reduce friction, improve customer engagement, and accelerate international growth.
The transaction also highlights continued consolidation within Europe’s FinTech ecosystem, where platforms are increasingly combining complementary technologies to offer end-to-end solutions for global business.
