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Alexandre Prot

Angel Investor France ·Founded 2016

Overview

Alexandre Prot is a French entrepreneur and angel investor, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Qonto, a leading European business finance solution for SMEs and freelancers. Before founding Qonto in 2016, Prot co-founded Smok.io in 2013, which developed the first connected electronic cigarette. Under Prot's leadership, Qonto has expanded its services across multiple European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal, serving over 500,000 clients. In addition to his role at Qonto, Prot is an active angel investor in various fintech startups, leveraging his expertise to support the growth of innovative financial solutions. Prot's educational background includes studies at HEC Paris and INSEAD, followed by professional experience at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey & Company. His contributions to the fintech industry have been recognized with several accolades, including being named among the "Top 40 under 40" by Fortune France and leaders of the French Tech. Qonto's success under Prot's leadership highlights his commitment to simplifying business banking and financial management for SMEs and freelancers across Europe.

Investment Focus

Innovative fintech solutions
Scalable business models
Strong management teams
European market focus
Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies

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What sectors does Alexandre Prot invest in?

Alexandre Prot invests in Financial Services, Technology, Investment Banking, FinTech, E-commerce and SaaS, and is based in France. Alexandre Prot is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.