Quartal Oy

Quartal began operations in 1997 as the web services division of Kauppamainos FCB, an established advertising agency specialising in traditional IR communications. From early on, Quartalâ€s key personnel were involved in creating the web presence and services for many of these clients. It was to serve their needs that the development of Quartalâ€s... first web-based application services, including Share Monitor, was started. In October 1998, Quartal became an independent company with ownership divided between Kauppamainos FCB and Quartalâ€s key personnel. Soon after that, in December 1999, Quartalâ€s management acquired these remaining shares with financing from the venture capitalist Holdem Capital. In the same year, separate business units were established for content management (“QCMâ€), financial solutions (“QFSâ€) and investor relations services (“QIRSâ€).Read More