Solaris reshapes leadership after €140M funding and new ownership
Solaris, Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, has completed a major leadership transition. The company has appointed a new CEO and chief risk officer as part of its strategic shift under fresh ownership.
In February 2025, SBI acquired a majority stake in Solaris through a €140 million Series G funding round. This move set the stage for changes at the top of the company.
Carsten Höltkemeyer led Solaris through a transformation phase before stepping down as CEO at the end of 2025. Steffen Jentsch, known for scaling digital financial platforms, will now take over as chief executive. His experience aligns with Solaris’ plans to refine its strategy in the coming months.
The company has also reshuffled its risk leadership. Ansgar Finken left his role as chief risk officer, making way for Matthias Heinrich. Heinrich brings broad international experience in financial services to the position.
The new management team will work on finalising Solaris’ updated strategic direction in early 2026. No further details about additional executive appointments have been disclosed at this stage.
With new leadership in place, Solaris is preparing to roll out its revised strategy. The company remains focused on embedded finance as its core business. The next few months will clarify how the changes will shape its future operations.
