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    Valco Group — Finance to Fuel Australian Business (Car, Truck & Equipment)

    Introducing Francis and Alex from Valco Group — specialists in car, truck, equipment and business lending with over 25 years of combined experience across commercial, consumer, adverse credit and private lending.

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    · 11 min read

    Valco Group: Francis Valente & Alex Qemal Join the Fireside Panel
    In this conversation, we introduce Francis Valente and Alex Qemal from Valco Group to formally welcome them to the Fireside Business Advice panel.
    Primarily, they assist individuals and businesses gain access to lending on cars, trucks and equipment. They also provide business lending and lines of credit.
    Between the team, there is more than 25 years of experience across a multitude of different market segments, including specialist commercial, consumer, adverse credit and private lending.
    They are focused on relationships and high service levels while utilising tech and software to streamline their internal operations.

    Meet the Founders

    Francis Valente is the founder of Valco Group. He has a background in car sales, finance broking and new business development. He has always placed a high value on customer service and holding a broad understanding on every level of lending.
    Alex Qemal, as co-director, brings deep commercial industry experience and a strategic focus on providing unique and specialty lending for small and medium businesses.

    What Valco Group Does

    Valco Group operates across several key lending areas:
    • Car finance — new and used vehicle lending for individuals and businesses
    • Truck and equipment finance — funding for commercial vehicles and heavy machinery
    • Business lending — working capital, expansion funding, and lines of credit
    • Adverse credit solutions — specialist lending for clients with non-standard credit histories
    • Private lending — tailored solutions outside traditional bank channels
    Their approach is relationship-driven, combining personal service with modern technology to deliver fast, practical outcomes for their clients.

    Why They Joined the Fireside Panel

    Francis and Alex align with the Fireside values of transparency, competence, and genuine service. Their breadth of experience across different lending markets makes them a valuable resource for business owners looking to understand their financing options.
    Whether you're purchasing equipment, expanding your fleet, or exploring business credit lines, Valco Group brings the knowledge and industry connections to find the right solution.

    Connect with Valco Group

    To learn more about Valco Group and their lending services, reach out to Francis and Alex directly through the Fireside network.

    Want to connect with Francis & Alex? View them on the Fireside Business Advice Panel

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