Helping Toqio Scale Their Tech & Sales Teams in Spain
About Toqio
Toqio is a fast-growing fintech SaaS company with a strong presence in Madrid, Spain (and London). Their low-code / no-code platform makes it easy for businesses — not just banks — to build and launch fully branded financial products, including banking, payments, and lending. (toqio.co)
They also have a marketplace of fintech partners, allowing customers to plug in curated financial modules.
Funding & Growth
- Toqio raised €20 million in a Series A round, led by AlbionVC with participation from other investors. (toqio.co)
- Total funding raised is around €30 million to date.
Key Contacts
- Yan Rocubert — VP of Technology at Toqi
- Arancha Riestra — VP of People & Founding Team Member
What Connect Group Did for Them (Spain)
The Challenge
Toqio was scaling rapidly in Spain and needed to hire across technology, QA, and sales leadership roles in a competitive fintech market.
Our Approach
Connect Group partnered closely with Toqio to:
- Source and screen candidates for senior technical, QA, and business development positions.
- Assess technical skills (fintech, software, architecture) and cultural fit for Toqio’s fast-growing startup environment.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle — interviews, feedback, and offers — working directly with Yan Rocubert (VP of Technology) and Arancha Riestra (Head of People).
Roles Placed
Connect Group successfully placed all 7 key roles, including:
- VP of Technology
- QA Lead
- VP of Sales
- AI Automations & Solutions Expert
- Back End Developer
- Java Architect
- Java Engineers
- Regional Sales Executive
Impact / Outcome
- Filled all 7 critical roles, strengthening both Toqio’s technical and commercial teams.
- Enabled rapid scaling of the business in Spain with high-quality hires.
- Provided a smooth, efficient recruitment process, saving internal leadership time and effort.
Why This Matters for You (HR / Hiring Leaders)
If you’re scaling a fintech or embedded-finance business in Europe, Connect Group has proven experience in placing key leadership and technical talent. We know the market and can help you grow your team quickly and efficiently.
Get in touch
- Kate Navarro
- Email: Kate@connectgroup.ai