France’s Request Finance Acquires Crypto Accounting Fintech Consola Finance

Request Finance, a French fintech start-up founded in 2020, specializes in providing a platform for Web3 companies and freelancers to manage cryptocurrency payments, including payroll, expenses, and invoicing.
As of February 2024, the platform handles approximately 2,401 cryptocurrency payments per month for 2,151 active users, with a total transaction volume exceeding $669 million since its inception.
The company has acquired Consola Finance, a Vienna-based cryptocurrency accounting platform, to enhance its offering with cryptocurrency-specific accounting functions.
The acquisition will enable users to import and categorize cryptocurrency transactions, which can then be integrated into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as QuickBooks.
Christophe Lassuyt, CEO of Request Finance, emphasizes that the platform is “crypto-friendly” and combines the functionalities of various financial management tools like Bill.com, Netsuite, and Expensify.
Christophe Fonteneau, head of strategy at Request Finance, highlights that the integration of technologies from both companies will increase confidence in using cryptocurrency for business transactions.