Kontist
Berlin, DE · Founded 2016 · 29 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Kontist offers a bank account and financial management service designed specifically for freelancers and small businesses in Germany, helping them organize finances according to self-employed needs.
Founders & leadership
Kontist was founded in 2016 by Chris Plantener.
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Chris PlantenerinFounderChris Plantener spent over 15 years working on products at the intersection of tax, technology, and fintech. He founded Debitoor, a SaaS accounting platform (later acquired by SumUp), and Kontist, a fintech bank and tax advisory service for freelancers in Germany (exited to Shine in 2022); he is now CEO and co-founder of b'steuern, a digital tax advisory firm in Germany.
Investors · 4
Liquidity CapitalLondon · $100M
Mars Growth CapitalSingapore · $120M
Foundersreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $250K
Also in the syndicate · 1
Haufe Group
Funding
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kontist do?
- Kontist offers a bank account and financial management service designed specifically for freelancers and small businesses in Germany, helping them organize finances according to self-employed needs.
- Who founded Kontist?
- Kontist was founded by Chris Plantener in 2016.
- Who are Kontist's investors?
- Kontist's investors include Liquidity Capital, Mars Growth Capital, Founders.
- Where is Kontist headquartered?
- Kontist is headquartered in Berlin, DE.