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Maksims Mališko
BornDecember 9, 1981
Riga, Latvia
EducationBaltic International Academy (PhD in Economics)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, finance industry investor, founder of Grand Credit AS
AwardsForbes Latvia “40 under 40” (2021)[1]

Maksims Mališko (December 9, 1981) is a Latvian economist and finance entrepreneur. Mališko is also a naturalist and explorer, as well as the author of several books for children and teenagers about nature.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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Maksims Mališko was born in Riga on December 9, 1981. His parents are Vladimir Mališko, a therapist , and Olga Mališko, a distinguished employee of the Central Administration of the Riga City Municipality, where she worked for over 20 years. His family roots trace back to the Ludza District and the Abrene area.[5]

Mališko earned BA degree in Business Management from the Baltic International Academy in 2004 and completed his MA degree in 2006. In 2012, he earned a PhD in Economics from the Baltic International Academy.[6]

Career

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Mališko began his career in the financial industry in the 2000s. As of 2025, he has an investment portfolio of more than 50 companies operating in fintech, mortgage, business-to-business lending, and real estate development. The companies range from start-ups to mature, fully scaled enterprises.[7][8][9]

In 2007, Maksims Mališko established Grand Credit [lv], a company in the financial sector, which operates in the non-banking lending market.[10] It has issued more than EUR 88 million in loans over the course of its operations. It has also issued bonds totaling EUR 28 million, which are traded on Nasdaq Riga Stock Exchange.[11]

Mališko also has a significant interest in the consumer leasing company Nord Lizings.[12]

Mališko is active in real estate, primarily through his company Rīgas īpašumu fonds, which has developed a significant commercial real estate portfolio in Latvia and Estonia.[13][14][15][16] He is also involved in the development of a major multi-functional real estate project, Fabrika, in Riga, Latvia. This project aims to revitalize the former Riga Dairy Company (Latvian: Rīgas piena kombināts) industrial site, repurposing its buildings and public areas. Located on Valmieras Street in central Riga, the project is currently in the development stage. It envisions transforming more than 20,000 square meters into retail, office, sports, public, and industrial spaces.[17][18][19]

Nature exploration

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Maksims Mališko is also a naturalist. He has participated in expeditions, including to both the South and North Poles. He is also taking part in the Seven Summits Program with the goal of climbing the highest peaks on each continent. As part of international scientific teams, he has visited more than 18 polar stations, including Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean and research bases in central Antarctica. He also participated in projects monitoring biodiversity and climate change processes, supervised by the European Polar Consortium and several university research centers. Mališko also took part in an expedition organized under the SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research) program. He participated in a pilot WWF Arctic program aimed at supporting volunteer initiatives in protected natural areas of Northern Norway. As part of his nature exploration and conservation efforts, Mališko is also a writer. He has authored several educational books about nature for children and teenagers. His work focuses on polar regions.[2][3]

Charitable work

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Mališko has been involved in charitable work and sponsorships in children’s and youth education and various sports. His key focus has been on weightlifting, as well as Kickboxing and Boxing School in Riga, Dobeles Atlēts Sports Club, the Latvian Automobile Federation, and the Super Nova Sports Club, among others.[20][21][10][22][23]

Bibliography

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  • Malisko, Maksims. What Is Going On At The End Of The World?: Polar Adventures: A Vibrant Exploration Of Arctic Animals And Oceanic Wonders For Kids. Independently published, June 20, 2023. ISBN 979-8398926378.
  • Malisko, Maksims. On Drifting Ice: An Explorer's Tales from Antarctica and the Arctic. June 12, 2024. ASIN B0D6YVTRG4

References

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  1. ^ "Finanšu jomas 40 līdz 40". Puaro.lv (in Latvian). 6 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b "XXV Economic Forum" (PDF). lpcc.lu. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Books by Maksims Malisko (Author of What Is Going On At The End Of The World?)". Goodreads. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Mikrouzņēmuma nodoklis – svarīga laboratorija biznesa attīstībai". nra.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Vai ģerbonis ir tikai skaistumam?". diena.lv. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Rietumu Banka - banka lieliem uzņēmumiem un turīgām privātpersonām". rietumu.com. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Eesti otsustajate andmebaas". ssb.ee. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Zināms, kā izskatīsies jaunais Valmieras ielas kvartāls pilsētvidē – plānots atklāt 2024.gada beigās". www.reitingi.lv (in Latvian). 6 December 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  9. ^ "FOTO: Kā izskatīsies jaunais Valmieras ielas kvartāls Rīgā, kurā investēs 40 miljonus eiro". Dienas Bizness (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Piektdienas intervija ar Grand Credit valdes locekli Maksimu Mališko". Dienas Bizness (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Maksims Mališko: Bizness vēlas lielāku skaidrību". www.delfi.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  12. ^ ERR, ERR | (31 December 2021). "New Mustamäe Keskus owner has acquired plenty of commercial real estate". ERR. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Riga Properties 1". citify.eu (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  14. ^ "New Mustamäe Keskus owner has acquired plenty of commercial real estate". ERR. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Влиятельный иностранный бизнесмен вложил миллионы в недвижимость Таллинна". Postimees (in Russian). 16 November 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  16. ^ "Uzņēmēji gatavi palīdzēt «Svētelim»". arhivs.zz.lv. 9 September 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  17. ^ "Topošā multifunkcionālā centra 'Fabrika' enkurnomnieks būs 'Rimi Latvia'". delfi.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  18. ^ "Db.lv: Kā izskatīsies jaunais Valmieras ielas kvartāls Rīgā, kurā investēs 40 miljonus eiro » Stabu100" (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  19. ^ "Nākamgad durvis vērs iespaidīgs tirdzniecības centrs "Fabrika"". Jauns (in Latvian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Super Nova". supernova.lv (in Latvian). Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  21. ^ "Kā pasaules svarcēlāju elitē ievest jaunus sportistus no līdzšinēji spēcīgās Latvijas". nra.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  22. ^ "Notic, ka brīnumi piepildās". nra.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  23. ^ Pupols, Martins (23 December 2024). "Vecgada kauss 2024: Tradīcija, kas iedvesmo jau vairāk nekā 50 gadus". LSFED. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
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