We are Neo

Our vision

One account for everything. We aim to break the fragmentation that has been killing treasury functions for too long. We believe the account should be the treasurers’ tech stack and embed everything the treasury team needs to fulfil their mission.

Payments

One single place to process all your supply chain payments and collection.

FX

Buy, sell and make payments in foreign currencies.

Data

All your key data is always available when you need it.

Reports

Build your own custom reporting and meet all your deadlines.

Our journey

  • 2017

    Company founded

    Neo Capital Ventures was founded in Barcelona by Laurent Descout, Emmanuel Anton and Ian Yates, starting our journey into the fintech world.

  • 2018

    MiFID II licensed

    Neo Is authorisation from the Spanish CNMV to trade FX derivatives and advise clients.

    Neo adheres to the General Investment Guarantee Fund, FOGAIN.

    2018

  • 2019

    PSD2 authorised

    Neo is authorised by the National Bank of Spain to provide payment services as defined under PSD2. Neo becomes the first Fintech with a dual license.

  • 2020

    Fund raising for 12M€

    Neo welcomes Skybound Capital as strategic shareholder.

    First $1 cleared

    Neo completes its Swift connectivity and clears the first USD transfer on a Neo IBAN.

    2020

  • 2021

    $1 billion total volume processed

    By August, Neo had processed payments for a total value of $1,000,000.

    First 100 clients

    We reached our first 100 corporate clients across 10 countries.

  • 2022

    $5 billion total volume processed

    Total value processed since launch reaches $5 billion.

    ISO 27001

    Neo is ISO 27001 certified for data protection.

    2022

  • 2023

    $7 billion in a single year

    Neo processes more volume in one year than during the entire history of the company.

    Profitable fintech

    3 years after launching its initial product, Neo becomes profitable.

  • 2024

    400+ Clients

    More than 400 corporate clients including 50+ PSPs and 50+ asset managers.

    First major sports partnership

    Neo becomes the official foreign exchange partner of the Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

    $20 billion total volume processed

    2024

The group

Neo is a financial group composed of 3 companies, all located in our headquarters in Barcelona.

Neo Capital Ventures SL

The holding company of the group, which owns 100% of the other entities.

Neo Payment Factory SL

The payment service provider in charge of holding accounts and processing payments Regulated under PSD2.

Neo Fintech Lab SL

The technology arm of Neo, in charge of building our proprietary technology.

Our Investors

Neo has raised more than US$10 million since inception. We are proud to have long-term committed shareholders.

Founders & management team

Neo is predominantly owned by its 3 founders, Laurent Descout, Emmanuel Anton and Ian Yates, and its core management, who maintain a significant stake in the company. This ownership structure ensures that the founders’ personal interests are closely aligned with the company’s objectives, fostering a unified commitment to Neo’s success.

Laurent Descout
CEO

Laurent is a serial fintech entrepreneur and investor. Previously he has been financial advisor in asset structured finance for more than 10 years. He holds a master degree in Banking, Finance and Insurance from Paris Dauphine, a Master in Economics form Brandeis Business School. He holds the Investment Advice Diploma in Derivatives from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Emmanuel Anton
Chief Operation Officer

Emmanuel possesses extensive experience in different currency exchange platforms. He held positions such as Middle Office Manager, Senior Business Analyst and worked for several banks and brokers in London and Paris. Emmanuel holds a Master’s degree in Banking & Finance from Toulouse Business School.

Ian Yates
Chief Technology Officer

Former Principal Consultant for Greyspark Partners Ltd. Among his consulting missions he has been solution architect for Willis Towers Watson, Senior platform developer for RBS and various investment banks. Ian is an Engineer in Computer Science graduated from University of Hull.

Fintech leaders

Neo benefits from the support of esteemed tech leaders as business angels, bringing invaluable experience in crafting and executing visionary strategies. Their involvement as business angels provides Neo with strategic insights and guidance, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and innovation.

Eric Barbier

Eric is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor with a track record in the payments and fintech industries. He is the founder and CEO of Triple-A, a leading stablecoin payment institution, licensed in the United States, Europe, and Singapore. In 2007, Eric founded TransferTo (now known as Thunes and DT One), a pioneering global mobile payment network that connects financial institutions, merchants, and mobile wallets across emerging and developed markets.

Marc Menasé

Marc is the founder and CEO of Founders Future, an investment firm established in 2018. Founders Future specialises in funding tech and digital startups, supporting responsible founders with ambitious projects. Under Marc’s leadership, the firm has managed over €200 million in assets and supported more than 100 startups across 12 countries.

Neo Group

Headquarters
Travessera de Gràcia n°18
08021
Barcelona
Spain

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Neo Payment Factory, S.L. is an authorised payment institution supervised by the Bank of Spain under number 6891, LEI 9845009A5A41A662B402, BIC SWIFT NEOPESBBXXX.
Neo Fintech Lab, S.L. is a software company specialising in financial software solutions.

Disclaimer: Neo does not market its services outside the EU. Any engagement from non-EU residents is strictly non-solicited and subject solely to EU laws.