We are NEO

NEO

Our vision

One account for it all. 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 all that treasury team need to fulfil their mission.

Payments

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

FX

Buy and sell currencies and make payments in foreign currencies.

Data

All you key data always available when you need them.

Reports

Build your own customise reporting and meet all your deadlines.

NEO

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

    MIFID2 licensed

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

    NEO adheres to nationa guarantee funds for investments: the 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

    In August NEO has 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.

    ISO27001

    NEO is certified ISO27001 for data protection.

    2022

  • 2023

    $7 Billion in one single year

    We process more volume in one year than during the entire history of the company.

    Profitable Fintech

    3 years after launching its start product, NEO becomes a profitable Fintech.

  • 2024

    +400 Clients

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

    First major sport partnership

    NEO becomes the official Foreign Exchange Partner of the Premier League team: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

    $20 Billions total volume processed

    2024

The group

NEO is a financial group composed of 4 companies all located in our head quarters in Barcelona.

NEO Capital Ventures SL

The holding company of the group. It 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 Capital Markets SA, SV

The FX derivatives broker firm in charge of connecting to financial markets. Regulated under MIFID2.

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 millions since inception. We are proud to have long term committed shareholders.

Skybound Capital

Skybound Capital is NEO’s strategic investors with more than $15 millions invested since inception. Skybound Capital was founded by Clifford Young Warren, a distinguished figure in the financial industry. Skybound Capital is a global asset management firm specializing in alternative investments, with a focus on private markets. Established in the mid-1990s, the company has expanded its presence to multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, and Hong Kong. The firm’s investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, such as private debt, private equity, real estate, trade finance, and impact investments. Skybound Capital aims to provide investors with opportunities that offer downside protection while generating consistent, uncorrelated returns over the medium to long term. Skybound asset under management is US$2 billions. Skybound has developed a strategic views on Fintech with investment in payments firms, trade finance paltform and lending platform. more info: www.skyboundcapital.com

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.

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

Is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished track record in the payments industry. He is the founder and CEO of TripleA, a cryptocurrency payment gateway regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Eric also serves as President and Board Member of PayTop, a French FinTech company, and is on the board of STC Pay, the neobank of Saudi Telecom Company. In 2006, he founded TransferTo (now Thunes and DT One), a global mobile payment network interconnecting financial institutions, merchants, and mobile operators in emerging markets.

Marc Menasé

Is the founder and CEO of Founders Future, an investment firm established in 2018. Founders Future specializes 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.