Steve Anavi

Overview

Steve Anavi is a prominent angel investor and the co-founder and CEO of Qonto, a French neobank dedicated to serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Under his leadership, Qonto has grown to serve over 600,000 customers across eight European markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored for businesses, encompassing banking, invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management. In addition to his role at Qonto, Anavi actively invests in fintech startups, focusing on early to growth-stage companies. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative financial solutions that address the unique challenges faced by SMEs. Anavi's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies operating in the financial services and technology sectors. Anavi's entrepreneurial journey began with the co-founding of Smok.io, a company that was acquired by a Fortune 500 firm. He later led operations at Groupon and worked at Deloitte Consulting. He holds an MSc from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and an MBA from INSEAD. His extensive experience in both operational and investment roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of the fintech landscape, enabling him to identify and nurture promising startups in the sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative financial solutions for SMEs
• Scalable business models
• Experienced founding teams

Portfolio Companies