• Always Summer Asset Management, one of the most high-profile new fund launches in the Nordics, has selected Bits Technology as its compliance infrastructure partner.

• The investor onboarding and compliance setup went from contract signing to full implementation in less than one week.

• Always Summer's platform is built to handle investor onboarding, automated risk scoring, and UBO mapping.

• The company now runs automated, audit-ready compliance, with the capacity to scale as the fund grows and regulatory requirements evolve.

Background

Always Summer has been one of the most closely watched new fund launches in the Nordics. Founded by Sabina Wizander (former partner at Creandum), Johannes Schildt (co-founder of KRY), Taner Pikdöken (former fund manager at Atlant Fonder), with investors including Fredrik Hjelm (CEO of Voi), the company has now launched its first fund, Always Opportunities.

The founders' networks run deep, which is reflected in their investor base: corporate investors with multi-layer ownership structures and international investors triggering country-risk reviews. For a fund of this profile, compliance is part of business-critical operations.

The problem

Always Summer wanted to have its compliance infrastructure live before the new fund opened for investors:

"When we looked at other compliance providers, the timeline was a month, sometimes two. And that wasn’t going to work for us. With Bits, we knew we could be operational in days. That made the decision easy."

— Helena Bergin, CLO, Always Summer Asset Management

The setup had to match the complexity of what they were building: standard onboarding flows weren't enough. They needed automated risk scoring, UBO verification for corporate investors, CRS questions built into the flow rather than handled separately, and bank account verification. All information had to be traceable, with clear audit trails.

The solution

With Bits, Always Summer has built three onboarding flows for different investor types.

The flows pull company registry data directly, apply PEP and sanctions screening, and calculate risk scores automatically based on all available data points. Going forward, case management can be automated to clear standard cases without manual review.

"Our investors expect the same rigour from us that we expect from our portfolio companies. Having Bits in place means we can automate the onboarding and build this right from the beginning.”

— Helena Bergin, CLO, Always Summer Asset Management

Looking ahead

With Bits, Always Summer’s compliance operations are built for what's coming.

As upcoming regulations, such as AMLR 2027, raise the bar on ongoing due diligence, periodic reviews, and audit trail requirements across the EU, the firms best placed to adapt are the ones that built the right foundation from the start.

“The team behind Always Summer knows what top-tier tech looks like and treated compliance as foundational from day one. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Sabina, Johannes, Fredrik and the AS team, providing the compliant infrastructure they need to support their growth journey.”

— Jonatan Klintberg, CEO, Bits Technology

About Bits Technology

Bits provides a modular compliance platform for regulated financial and payment-service providers. From onboarding to ongoing due diligence, Bits enables businesses to scale faster, reduce risk, and deliver seamless customer journeys while maintaining audit-ready control.

About Always Summer Asset Management
Always Summer is an independent asset manager combining institutional investment discipline with deep operational company-building experience. Always Summer’s goal is to bring innovation into capital markets, and capital markets closer to companies shaping the future.