Our mission: to create the finance solution that energizes SMEs and freelancers
Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi
Co-Founders @Qonto
Qonto was born out of frustration. As Alexandre and Steve were building their first company together, they felt bogged down by their own banking experience. It was time-consuming. It was complex. It also lacked the modern tools that progressive companies need.
So, they decided to create a banking product they would've loved as entrepreneurs. One that when you use it, just seems to "click". Our ambition is crystal clear: we want to build the best business finance solution. By harnessing technology and design. And by offering fair and transparent pricing.
We think SMEs have been neglected for too long. Traditional banks have failed to propose a banking experience fit for the modern entrepreneur. Our goal? To dust off the old banking experience and be the power pack for small businesses.
No more waiting in line. As little paperwork as possible. First-class customer support. We are driven by our desire to save our customers time. Time that they can reclaim for forging their own future. And that’s something we think is pretty valuable.
Business finance isn't always fun. But it can be done quicker. From opening an account to managing it day-to-day, we want our customers' experience to be the best out there.
So much more than just a business account, Qonto creates automated tools that help companies motor through their accounting and expenses.
Our pricing is fair and totally transparent. Our customer support is swift and thorough. Our goal is to sweat the small stuff so that entrepreneurs can focus their time and energy on what matters.
Steve looks after product, design and operations.
Prior to Qonto, Steve co-founded Smok.io (acquired by a Fortune 500) with Alex, led operations at Groupon and formerly worked at Deloitte Consulting. He holds an MSc from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and an MBA from INSEAD.
Alex focuses on marketing/growth, finance and the regulatory part of the business.
Prior to Qonto, Alex co-founded Smok.io (acquired by a Fortune 500) with Steve, managed Wimdu France (Rocket Internet) and started his career at McKinsey & Co and Goldman Sachs. He holds an MSc from HEC Paris and an MBA from INSEAD.
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