The online business founded by Christophe Primault in Barcelona is as unlike the traditional company – with the paraphernalia of offices, support staff, fixed-line telephones and overhead costs – as it is possible to be.
“Why would we get an office?” asks Mr Primault, a 44-year-old Frenchman who launched GetApp.com this year with partner Manuel Jaffrin, the only other full-time staffer.

