Qonto news and trends

Qonto Adds In-House Short-Term Financing Offer for Small Businesses
BNPL // March 26, 2024

Qonto has added its first in-house financing offer, “Pay later,” to the business finance solutions it offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and freelancers. The new Pay later is a short-term financing, or buy now, pay later (BNPL), offer giving eligible customers in Qonto’s four markets...

Qonto to Acquire Regate, Add Financial Tools for Accountants
Partnerships // March 07, 2024

European business finance solution firm Qonto plans to acquire French FinTech company Regate. The deal is expected to close within weeks, Qonto said in a Thursday (March 7) press release. The planned acquisition will enhance Qonto’s existing business banking solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)...

French Startups Ecosystem ‘In Good Shape’ Following Record 2022 Fundraising
Startups // February 21, 2023

Despite growing investor concerns and a dip in valuations of many global firms, French startups continued to raise millions in venture capital (VC) funding last year. According to data from the government-backed initiative La French Tech, local startups, including eight newly minted unicorns, raised a...

Today in the Connected Economy: Chase, Instacart Launch First Credit Card
Connected Economy // July 22, 2022

Today in the connected economy, delivery service Instacart is set to launch its first-ever credit card through a collaboration with Chase. Also, the Bank of Central African States looks at launching its own digital currency, and French digital bank Qonto looks to expand to Germany....

Interviews & Exclusives
French Neobank Qonto Targets SMBs, Burgeoning Pool of Freelancers

February 21, 2022
Jump-starting a new business as an entrepreneur or solopreneur can be challenging no matter where an individual is based, but in Europe, business banking can be a nightmare as more established, traditional lenders often neglect individuals who do not have the typical 9-5 worker profile or a regular monthly paycheck. The frustration of dealing with […]

Quick Reads
B2B FinTech Qonto Files for French Banking License

July 03, 2025
Qonto, a finance management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and freelancers, has submitted a banking license application with France’s banking supervisor, the ACPR. If a license is granted, it will enable Qonto to offer broader lending, savings and investment capabilities, the company said in a Thursday (July 3) press release. The company operates […]

Qonto Adds In-House Short-Term Financing Offer for Small Businesses

March 26, 2024
Qonto has added its first in-house financing offer, “Pay later,” to the business finance solutions it offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and freelancers. The new Pay later is a short-term...

Qonto to Acquire Regate, Add Financial Tools for Accountants

March 07, 2024
European business finance solution firm Qonto plans to acquire French FinTech company Regate. The deal is expected to close within weeks, Qonto said in a Thursday (March 7) press release. The...

French Digital Bank Qonto to Acquire Penta

July 22, 2022
Qonto, the French digital bank for small businesses and freelancers, on Friday (July 22) announced its intent to acquire German rival Penta. The purchase price was not disclosed. The deal,...