# Valentin Stalf

> Valentin Stalf is co-founder and CEO of N26, the Berlin-based licensed neobank.

Source: https://www.neobank.wiki/wiki/valentin-stalf
Last updated: 2026-08-11
Categories: Financial technology, Fintech founders, People in fintech, Neobank founders

**Valentin Stalf** is co-founder and chief executive officer of [N26](/wiki/n26). An Austrian entrepreneur, he co-founded N26 in 2013 around a smartphone-only current account with a German banking licence.[^fn1]

## Career

With Maximilian Tayenthal, Stalf raised capital and expanded across the EEA, later focusing on the eurozone after withdrawals from the United States and United Kingdom. N26 became known for Mastercard debit accounts, Spaces savings pots and premium tiers.

## N26

Valentin Stalf is principally associated with [N26](/wiki/n26). See that article for products, licensing and market context.

## Infobox

- **Occupation**: Fintech founder
- **Known for**: N26 CEO / co-founder
- **Company**: N26
- **Founded company**: 2013
- **Associated HQ**: Berlin, Germany

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Valentin Stalf?

Valentin Stalf is co-founder and CEO of N26, the Berlin-based licensed neobank.


## References

[^fn1]: Valentin Stalf is a founder of N26, covered on neobank.wiki. — https://neobank.wiki/wiki/n26