Julien Labruyere built a business management career and set up 4xLabs, a foreign exchange fintech. He then turned to company services for small businesses.
In 2017 he co-founded Sleek in Singapore with Adrien Barthel, a former CMO of Luxola. Sleek offers company incorporation, accounting and tax filing on one platform.
A $14 million Series A, led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures, was extended to $25 million with EDBI. Sleek expanded to Hong Kong, the UK and Australia.
In June 2025 Sleek raised a $23 million Series B from Ellerston Capital and Money Forward. The company serves more than 16,000 small businesses a year.