{"id":7230,"date":"2025-10-15T08:01:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=7230"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:01:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:01:28","slug":"french-innovator-gad-aiach-mozar-io-founder-romanias-tech-talent-makes-it-the-perfect-base-for-european-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=7230","title":{"rendered":"French innovator Gad Aiach, Mozar.io founder: Romania\u2019s tech talent makes it the perfect base for European expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

When French entrepreneur Gad Aiach founded Mozar.io<\/a>, he aimed to disrupt one of the least digitized corners of the corporate world \u2014 statutory audits. After 25 years in finance and audit, including roles at Arthur Andersen and Deutsche Bank, Aiach set out to bring greater efficiency, clarity, and accessibility to a field often seen as overly procedural. \u201cOur mission is simple: make legal compliance faster, more transparent, and easier for everyone,\u201d he says.<\/h3>\n

In this exclusive interview, Aiach discusses his journey from Paris to Bucharest, the inspiration behind Mozar\u2019s 100% digital audit platform, and how Romania\u2019s vibrant tech ecosystem has become central to the company\u2019s European ambitions. Since its launch, Mozar has completed over 300 audits with a perfect satisfaction rating, proving that even the most traditional professional services can thrive online.<\/p>\n

Now expanding from France into Eastern Europe, Aiach believes combining the \u201cagility of Romania with the maturity of France\u201d could unlock the future of European entrepreneurship. Recently honored as New French Entrepreneur in Romania at the French Tech Gala, he shares how innovation \u201chas no passport\u201d and why Bucharest might just be the next hub for digital compliance.<\/p>\n

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Hello, can you tell us a few things about your professional background?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach, Founder Mozar: <\/strong>With pleasure! For the last 25 years, I\u2019ve built a career in France as \u201ccommissaire aux comptes\u201d – which in English means more or less being a \u201cstatutory auditor\u201d. I have developed a diverse portfolio of clients from various economic backgrounds, gaining a solid understanding of asset development and a deep, multifaceted understanding of markets and economic dynamics.<\/p>\n

I began my career with four years at Arthur Andersen, a demanding environment that shaped my understanding of international audit. Then I spent three years in London with Deutsche Bank, working in M&A for financial institutions, complex transactions that taught me how to handle high pressure. I returned to Paris in 2003 and founded a consulting firm for banks and insurance companies, which remains active today.<\/p>\n

Then, in 2006, I launched Colombus Audit, specialized in statutory audit, business valuation, and legal operations, which I sold to a market leader in 2021. I also co-founded a biotech company developing treatments for rare childhood diseases. These experiences, at the crossroads of traditional audit and innovation, inspired Mozar.io.<\/p>\n

What is the story behind Mozar \u2013 how did you come up with the idea, and what need does Mozar cover?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach:<\/strong> Mozar was born out of a double frustration, as both an entrepreneur and a statutory auditor. SMEs often find themselves at a loss when they need a legally required auditor\u2019s report for key corporate operations, such as company transformations, capital increases, or contributions in kind.<\/p>\n

After selling Colombus in 2021, I wanted to improve access and user experience in this highly regulated market. In 2023, with a partner, we created Mozar \u2014 the first 100% digital platform dedicated solely to statutory audits. Our mission is clear: make legal compliance fast, simple, and accessible. Instant quotes via our Calcunet algorithm, secure document upload, and audit reports fully compliant with French NEP standards \u2014 all delivered within 72 hours.<\/p>\n

Since our launch in early 2024, we\u2019ve completed over 300 reports with 100% 5-star satisfaction on Google. Two years later, we have both validated the market need for this type of service as a delivery tool. Although the digital medium is not the implicit one for this type of service, as we can now see from Mozar data, it is nonetheless extremely appealing for businesses.<\/p>\n

How does Mozar differentiate itself in the competitive market of financial services for companies?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach: <\/strong>In a crowded space of traditional firms, online intermediaries, and FinTechs, Mozar stands out through its hyper-specialization. We are a 100% digital statutory audit firm. Our edge: a seamless end-to-end experience \u2014 from the quote to the final report \u2014 with full traceability and direct communication between the auditor and the client.<\/p>\n

We blend optimized workflows with AI tools that automatically verify document compliance, reducing administrative steps. Our focus is on entrepreneurs and SMEs, with transparent pricing starting at \u20ac600. By collaborating with lawyers and accountants, we reduce their workload by 40% and help them meet tight deadlines with greater confidence. Mozar is modern compliance \u2014 fast, ethical, and built for business owners.<\/p>\n

Which are Mozar\u2019s top markets, and how many firms currently use your service?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our core market is still in France: tech startups raising funds (transformations from SARL to SAS, capital increases), family-owned SMEs undergoing structural changes, and lawyers or consultants managing these operations for their clients.
\n\u00cele-de-France leads the way, followed by Lyon and Bordeaux \u2014 both energized by the post-AI funding boom.<\/p>\n

To date, more than 300 companies have trusted us for at least one engagement \u2014 ranging from tech startups to fast-growing retailers. Partnerships with accounting firms and law networks continue to fuel this momentum.<\/p>\n

What are your goals for Mozar? Do you plan to expand internationally, and which new markets do you target?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach:<\/strong> In the short term (2025\u20132026), our goal is to reach 1,000 missions a year while doubling our team \u2014 auditors, marketing team, and developers \u2014 and adding new services to the platform. We want to establish Mozar as France\u2019s leading digital compliance reference, with an even more intuitive and user-friendly app.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also targeting French entrepreneurs abroad and foreign founders operating in France \u2014 for whom Mozar offers a simple, fully digital solution. Our ambition: to make Mozar the catalyst that frees European entrepreneurs from legal friction, making compliance as easy as a click.<\/p>\n

These features implicitly position our company as one that might contribute to the new European approach to deep-tech entrepreneurship, and the 28th Regime project, since the new legal approach to unique compliance for all European-funded Startups will be fundamentally supported by our type of digital solution for statutory audits.<\/p>\n

You recently received the New French Entrepreneur in Romania Award at the French Tech Gala, on September 26, 2025, in Bucharest. What is your connection to Romania, and what does this award mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach:<\/strong> Receiving this award was truly special for me \u2014 a big thank-you to La French Tech Romania! My connection with Romania started two years ago, when I first assessed this country and its market for potential development. I was instantly drawn to the country, its history, energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and outstanding tech talent in Bucharest and Cluj, not to mention the high level of francophonie that makes it easier to connect with people and the local emergent innovation ecosystem. It\u2019s a place where East meets West in the best way.<\/p>\n

This award is more than recognition \u2014 it\u2019s proof that our vision goes beyond borders, as well as an acknowledgment of the interest in our business solution and contribution to the market. For me, as a French entrepreneur, being honored here shows that innovation has no passport. It enhances our local visibility, opens doors to Franco-Romanian collaborations, and motivates us to invest even more in Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

When and why did you decide to move to Romania and set up your business here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach:<\/strong> I moved to Bucharest in January 2025. Why Romania? It\u2019s the perfect match: a booming tech ecosystem \u2014 think UiPath or Bitdefender \u2014 powered by driven teams and an active, supportive French Tech community. The talent pool is remarkable, especially in design, development, and marketing. We opened a Bucharest office to centralize our technical development between Bucharest and Cluj, oversee commercial expansion, and accelerate growth. France remains our operational core, with French-approved auditors, but Romania serves as our gateway to the wider European market. It\u2019s an energizing journey!<\/p>\n

How would you compare the startup environment in Romania with that in France?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Aiach: <\/strong>The two ecosystems complement each other. France offers maturity \u2014 Station F, generous Bpifrance funding, and strong social protections are some of the benefits of the French top-down policy in supporting new-economy tech and innovation-based businesses. Yet bureaucracy can be heavy \u2014 paperwork, strict standards, and high labor costs slow down early stages. The French startup market is ideal for scaling a validated idea.<\/p>\n

Romania, meanwhile, is all about agility \u2014 company registration in days, lighter taxes, and an incredible tech scene in Bucharest and Cluj at lower costs. While bureaucracy exists here too, it\u2019s more flexible and less expensive than in France. There are fewer grants, but more freedom to test, iterate, and grow fast. La French Tech plays a key role in connecting Romania\u2019s ecosystem to global visibility and validating internationally the value of locally initiated ideas. In short, Romania fuels speed and experimentation, while France provides stability and scale. Combining both unlocks the best of Europe.<\/p>\n

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*This interview was edited by Romania Insider for Zola Solutions.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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