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The growth story of Inqom: from solving a simple problem to building the next-gen accounting platform

23/3/2026
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The starting point was solving a real problem
Over 10 years ago, Romain Passilly, already an entrepreneur who had founded multiple companies, realised that communicating with his accountants wasn’t the easiest part of his job. By Christmas 2014, he had an idea. It quickly became apparent that accountants themselves were constrained by manual processes and fragmented tools. Now called Inqom, the company began as Fred de la Compta, a small online accounting service in Paris designed to help entrepreneurs manage their finances.
The company started experimenting. At first, it was an online service, it became a marketplace connecting accountants and clients.
“Every step of our journey came from one simple, yet essential thought: understanding what our clients actually needed,” says Romain, the company’s founder.
Listening to clients to build the best platform
As Inqom grew, the team realised that adding features would just not be enough. It would actually put more uncertainty. They understood that what accountants needed most was coherence, automation, and actionable insights. It was not just adding more tools for the sake of it.
This led to the ERP platform we know today: an integrated solution that centralises accounting processes while simplifying day-to-day operations. By focusing on real client pain points, Inqom is able to build a solution to help improving efficiency and free accountants’ time. For accountants, this means they are providing higher-value services in an ever-evolving market.
Choosing deliberate growth over shortcuts
“Our clients are champions. We build tools to help them thrive, not just to grow ourselves,” explains Romain.
Scaling a company is never easy, and Inqom faced its share of challenges. First, they had to align teams with the mission. It was also about maintaining client trust and scaling operations without compromising the quality of the product. To achieve this, the company made conscious choices about what it would not do, and the priority would always be solutions that would truly help clients. This discipline ensured that growth was sustainable, rather than a race for numbers.
How the use of AI is amplifying the impact
AI has been central to Inqom’s evolution. It started with early OCR (optical character recognition), then, it evolved with machine-learning modules, and today, it is all about intelligent workflows. Obviously, the technology reduces manual work, and it increases accuracy. But most importantly, for accountants, it allows them to focus on strategic advisory tasks. For Inqom, AI is not a replacement for human expertise, it is a tool to understand insights and combine them with a vision. It is able to provide clients with smarter, faster, and more reliable accounting solutions.
Growing stronger within Visma
For Inqom, joining the Visma ecosystem enabled them to scale the company’s ambitions without compromising autonomy or culture. This long-term ownership model provides perspective and resources to pursue strategic initiatives responsibly.
“Joining Visma didn’t mean giving up our identity. On the contrary, it meant combining strengths to grow smarter, not just bigger,” Romain reflects on that opportunity.
For Inqom, having access to Visma’s expertise and network also opened new opportunities for innovation and expansion while keeping client focus at the centre.
Sustainable growth as a guiding principle
Today, Inqom continues to refine its platform and expand its reach across France. All with a singular focus: growth should be sustainable, client-focused, and built on strong foundations. In 2025, Inqom had a stunning 269% growth.
The company’s story illustrates that scaling is not just about speed, but deep thinking of the market’s needs. It is about deliberate choices, empowering teams, and using technology to create real value for clients.
About Inqom
Company: Inqom
Founded: 2016
Joined Visma: 2022
Employees: 160
Customers: 315 000 end customers
Market: France
What it does: Integrated accounting platform that automates processes, centralises financial data, and enables accountants to focus on high-value advisory services.
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