Question: How to do a capital increase at Qonto ?

Answer: Prepare your capital increase with Qonto When considering a fundraising round (Series A, B, C, etc.) or a capitalization operation for your company, Qonto is by your side to streamline this process. We guide you through obtaining your  funds deposit certificate  within just  48 business hours  after fund transfer, thanks to our fast and efficient service 🚀. Procedure for opening an escrow account Our team takes care of opening an  escrow account  with a partner notary. This account is intended to receive various subscriptions before issuing the certificate and transferring the funds to your Qonto current account. ​ ⚠️  Important : Funds intended for the capital increase must  not be deposited directly into your Qonto account. What are the conditions for a capital increase? To benefit from our support, your company must meet the following conditions: Be registered in France and have an active Qonto account; ​ Carry out a capital increase through a cash contribution with full release of shares*; ​ Each amount transferred to the escrow account must comply with the sources of funds accepted by Qonto. ⚠️ Qonto reserves the right to refuse any transfer from individual accounts such as Lydia, Sumup, or Nickel. * Note : Capital increases through  reserve incorporation  (use of company's own funds),  debt offsetting  (contribution of debt in exchange for shares or equity),  in-kind contribution  (contribution of assets in exchange for shares), as well as contributions via  BSA and BSA AIR are not supported by Qonto . How to submit a capital increase request? Your request must be completed through our online form, which is the first step of the process. You can fill out your request by clicking the button below:   Make a request If your request is accepted, you will receive an email listing  all the necessary documents  for opening the escrow account.   💡 For more information on the next steps in the process, visit our page:  The different steps of the capital increase . What are the fees associated with the service? Fees vary depending on the total amount of the increase, the number of participants, and the source of funds :  ​ Classic projects : capital increase below 1.2 million euros for a maximum of 15 shareholders,  with funds exclusively from French bank accounts  =>  €150 excl. VAT . ​ International projects : capital increase below 1.2 million euros for a maximum of 15 shareholders,  with funds from international bank accounts  =>  €250 excl. VAT . ​ Expert projects : capital increase between 1.2 and 5 million euros and/or for 15 to 30 shareholders, with funds from French or international bank accounts =>  €300 excl. VAT . 💡 These fees will be deducted directly from your Qonto current account when requesting the funds return. ​ What do these fees cover? Qonto's capital increase service includes the opening of the escrow account, fund deposition, obtaining a deposit certificate, and capital return. You benefit from the assistance of a dedicated advisor throughout the process. ​ ⚠️ Note:  We do not provide support for legal formalities, which remain your responsibility. We recommend contacting your legal advisor for more information on administrative procedures and associated fees. How to contact our team? For any questions regarding the capital increase, our team is available via email at  [email protected] , from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. ​ We kindly ask you to use this address only for matters concerning the capital increase.