About Favner
Favner is an independent fintech consultancy based in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 2010.
Our Vision
Favner understands that competence comes from individuals. Improving business value starts with people. Bringing on experts is the key to get a deep understanding of your business needs and develop solutions to fulfill your requirements.
Our Mission Statement
Our experts join your team to empower your ability to respond to business needs.
Favner Mythology
The name Favner (Icelandic Fáfnir) originates from the Norse/Nordic mythology, and more specifically from the Sigurd saga. Favner is a mythical creature in the form of a dragon, but of human descent. Favner is the fierce guardian of an enormous golden treasure.
The story of Sigurd is common for Scandinavian and ancient Germanic traditions and has been used as source material for e.g. Richard Wagner in his monumental opera cycle Das Nibelungenlied.
Beautiful illustrations of the very dramatic saga are the magnificent rock carvings Gökstenen and Sigurdristningen in Södermanland (Sweden), both dating back a millennium.
Sources and Additional reading:
- https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd_Fafnesbane (SWEDISH)
- https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fafner (SWEDISH)
- https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sweden/eskilstuna/attractions/sigurdsristningen/a/poi-sig/1113677/1314630
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g227951-d4870129-Reviews-Sigurdsristningen-Eskilstuna_Sodermanland_County.html