-70%

est. 2Y upside i

FinTechSeries A

Stage: exit. Country: Germany

Rank

#2963

Sector

Fintech, Lending

Est. Liquidity

~0Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

The equity opportunity at Lendico is effectively an equity opportunity in ING Groep N.V., as Lendico was acquired by ING in 2018 and fully merged into ING-DiBa AG in 2022.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (35%)+60%

Lendico's digital lending platform significantly accelerates ING's SME business growth, exceeding market expectations and driving substantial fee income. Combined with strong overall financial performance and favorable interest rate environments, ING's market capitalization could reach $128 billion (a 60% increase from current ~$80B) within two years, leading to significant RSU/option appreciation.

Base (40%)+25%

Lendico continues to contribute steadily to ING's digital SME lending, maintaining its market position within ING's broader banking operations. ING delivers consistent, but not spectacular, financial results, with modest stock appreciation in line with the broader banking sector. ING's market capitalization grows to $100 billion (a 25% increase from current ~$80B) over two years.

Bear (25%)-15%

Increased competition from other fintechs and incumbent banks, coupled with a challenging economic environment or regulatory headwinds, slows Lendico's growth within ING. Broader ING performance is impacted by rising loan defaults or unexpected costs, leading to a decline in stock price. ING's market capitalization could fall to $68 billion (a 15% decrease from current ~$80B), diminishing the value of employee equity.

Est. time to liquidity~0.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

low

As a publicly traded company (ING Groep N.V.), the concept of liquidation preferences ahead of common stock is not applicable in the same way as for venture-backed startups. Employee equity (RSUs/options) is tied to the performance of ING's publicly traded shares.

Dilution Risk

low

Dilution risk is generally low for employees of a large public company like ING, which manages its share count through regular issuance and buyback programs. ING has an ongoing €1.1 billion share buyback program, including shares for employee compensation.

Secondary Liquidity

active

As ING Groep N.V. is a publicly traded company on Euronext Amsterdam (INGA.AS), its shares are actively traded on the open market, providing immediate liquidity for vested employee equity.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Lendico's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given Lendico's full integration into ING-DiBa AG, how does Lendico's strategic roadmap for SME lending align with ING's broader digital transformation and business banking goals for the next 2-3 years?”

  • 2

    “As Head of Business Banking for ING Germany, how do you measure Lendico's specific contribution to ING's overall revenue and customer growth, and what are the key performance indicators for the Lendico team?”

  • 3

    “Since employee equity is likely tied to ING Groep N.V. stock, what are the typical vesting schedules and types of equity offered (e.g., RSUs, options), and how does ING communicate its long-term stock performance outlook to employees?”

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