Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in investing in growth-stage financial technology companies in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Quona Capital focuses on disruptive innovations that enhance financial inclusion for underserved consumers and businesses. Its investment strategy targets companies that provide a range of financial services beyond microcredit, such as alternative lending, remittances, and insurance, as well as technology solutions that improve the efficiency of financial service delivery. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $10 million in startups that are dedicated to creating financial innovations that improve the lives of consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises. By backing entrepreneurs in fintech and adjacent sectors like agriculture, health, and education, Quona Capital aims to foster a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

Kofoworola Agbaje

Senior Associate

Daniel Bertoli

Partner

Satvik Bhanot

Investment Associate

Rafa de la Guia

Partner

Sheena Jain

Vice President

Varun Malhotra

Partner

Thomas Mulwa

Analyst

Ganesh Rengaswamy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jonathan Whittle

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Banks

Sava

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sava is a multi-management platform that provides an unlimited number of virtual cards as well as automated accounting reconciliation.

mewt

Seed Round in 2022
Mewt is a fintech company based in Bangalore, India, founded in 2021, that aims to simplify business banking for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It offers a banking platform that consolidates accounts from state-run banks, private banks, and neo banks into a single super account. This enables businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently, facilitating quick transfers and seamless payment acceptance through a proprietary QR code system. Mewt's platform also allows businesses to track their loans and payments conveniently while offering rewards for card transactions, enhancing their overall banking experience.

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna is an Egyptian company focused on enhancing financial services through its mobile application. The platform offers a range of services, including payments, savings, and insurance, while also allowing employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies. Users can easily transfer and receive funds between each other and make cash withdrawals and deposits without incurring transaction fees. By leveraging smartphone technology, Khazna aims to deliver convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions to consumers in Egypt.

Klar

Series B in 2022
Klar is a fintech company founded in 2018 in Mexico City, offering a mobile app and a debit card that functions similarly to a credit card. Users benefit from a straightforward cash-back system, earning up to 4% on purchases without complicated points or expiration issues. The Klar card allows clients to send and receive payments instantly to their Klar accounts and other banks, enhancing its utility as a financial tool. The mobile app provides real-time tracking of all transactions, ensuring users have a clear view of their financial activities. Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional banking services, catering specifically to the needs of Mexican customers.

Addi

Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Global66

Series A in 2021
Global66 operates an international online payment platform that facilitates money transfers for customers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with additional offices in London and Lima, the company provides a variety of services, including a multicurrency wallet, peer-to-peer payments, and zero cross-border fees. Its platform supports transactions such as payments to Google, loans between subsidiaries, and business-to-business services, catering primarily to clients and businesses in Latin American countries. By offering competitive rates and fast remittance options, Global66 aims to simplify international financial transactions for its users.

Klar

Series B in 2021
Klar is a fintech company founded in 2018 in Mexico City, offering a mobile app and a debit card that functions similarly to a credit card. Users benefit from a straightforward cash-back system, earning up to 4% on purchases without complicated points or expiration issues. The Klar card allows clients to send and receive payments instantly to their Klar accounts and other banks, enhancing its utility as a financial tool. The mobile app provides real-time tracking of all transactions, ensuring users have a clear view of their financial activities. Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional banking services, catering specifically to the needs of Mexican customers.

Finja

Series A in 2021
Finja is a Lahore-based company focused on providing innovative payment solutions and digital banking services in Pakistan and other emerging markets. Founded by experienced professionals from the tech and banking sectors, Finja aims to facilitate online money transactions through its digital payment platform. The company specializes in rolling out various payment types and systems while offering services in business process management, retail-led marketing, and user experience across multiple channels, including mobile and e-commerce. Additionally, Finja engages in managing and executing ROI-driven marketing campaigns to enhance brand positioning and differentiation. Through its comprehensive approach, Finja is committed to transforming the digital payments landscape in the region.

Addi

Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Monkey Exchange

Series A in 2021
Monkey Exchange is an online platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It serves as a financial alternative for medium and small companies, aiming to reduce their cost of capital. The platform facilitates the exchange of receivables, connecting suppliers to investors within the supply chains of multinational groups. By creating a competitive environment, Monkey Exchange enables suppliers to secure financing at lower capital costs while offering investors the opportunity for better returns. This innovative approach provides mutual benefits for all parties involved.

CowryWise

Seed Round in 2021
CowryWise is a FinTech company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides a personal finance platform designed to automate savings and investments for its users. By allowing individuals to set up automatic transfers from their bank accounts to their CowryWise accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, the platform facilitates consistent saving. Users benefit from earning interest on their savings through investments in risk-free assets such as treasury bills and government bonds. CowryWise aims to democratize access to premium financial services by offering them at an affordable cost, thus promoting financial inclusion. The company also provides free wealth advisory services and consumer education, helping customers achieve their financial goals in a straightforward and secure manner.

Finja

Series A in 2020
Finja is a Lahore-based company focused on providing innovative payment solutions and digital banking services in Pakistan and other emerging markets. Founded by experienced professionals from the tech and banking sectors, Finja aims to facilitate online money transactions through its digital payment platform. The company specializes in rolling out various payment types and systems while offering services in business process management, retail-led marketing, and user experience across multiple channels, including mobile and e-commerce. Additionally, Finja engages in managing and executing ROI-driven marketing campaigns to enhance brand positioning and differentiation. Through its comprehensive approach, Finja is committed to transforming the digital payments landscape in the region.

Klar

Series A in 2020
Klar is a fintech company founded in 2018 in Mexico City, offering a mobile app and a debit card that functions similarly to a credit card. Users benefit from a straightforward cash-back system, earning up to 4% on purchases without complicated points or expiration issues. The Klar card allows clients to send and receive payments instantly to their Klar accounts and other banks, enhancing its utility as a financial tool. The mobile app provides real-time tracking of all transactions, ensuring users have a clear view of their financial activities. Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional banking services, catering specifically to the needs of Mexican customers.

BizCapital

Series B in 2020
BizCapital provides loans to SMEs without access to large banks through an evaluation machine that analyzes and ranks each request in a few seconds, analyzing the variables digitally, enabling customers to get loans to operate business through an online lending platform.

Addi

Series B in 2020
Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2016, focused on enhancing and simplifying financial experiences through technology and design. Employing over 250 individuals, Neon primarily offers a digital banking platform that allows users to manage their finances without the need for physical branches. The platform enables customers to perform various banking activities, including making payments, issuing slips, and utilizing virtual cards, all accessible via smartphones. In 2018, Neon secured 72 million reais in Series A funding from notable investors such as Propel Ventures, Monashees, and Quona, among others. To facilitate the custody and settlement of its accounts, Neon has partnered with Banco Votorantim.

Finja

Convertible Note in 2019
Finja is a Lahore-based company focused on providing innovative payment solutions and digital banking services in Pakistan and other emerging markets. Founded by experienced professionals from the tech and banking sectors, Finja aims to facilitate online money transactions through its digital payment platform. The company specializes in rolling out various payment types and systems while offering services in business process management, retail-led marketing, and user experience across multiple channels, including mobile and e-commerce. Additionally, Finja engages in managing and executing ROI-driven marketing campaigns to enhance brand positioning and differentiation. Through its comprehensive approach, Finja is committed to transforming the digital payments landscape in the region.

Klar

Seed Round in 2019
Klar is a fintech company founded in 2018 in Mexico City, offering a mobile app and a debit card that functions similarly to a credit card. Users benefit from a straightforward cash-back system, earning up to 4% on purchases without complicated points or expiration issues. The Klar card allows clients to send and receive payments instantly to their Klar accounts and other banks, enhancing its utility as a financial tool. The mobile app provides real-time tracking of all transactions, ensuring users have a clear view of their financial activities. Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional banking services, catering specifically to the needs of Mexican customers.

BizCapital

Series A in 2018
BizCapital provides loans to SMEs without access to large banks through an evaluation machine that analyzes and ranks each request in a few seconds, analyzing the variables digitally, enabling customers to get loans to operate business through an online lending platform.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2016, focused on enhancing and simplifying financial experiences through technology and design. Employing over 250 individuals, Neon primarily offers a digital banking platform that allows users to manage their finances without the need for physical branches. The platform enables customers to perform various banking activities, including making payments, issuing slips, and utilizing virtual cards, all accessible via smartphones. In 2018, Neon secured 72 million reais in Series A funding from notable investors such as Propel Ventures, Monashees, and Quona, among others. To facilitate the custody and settlement of its accounts, Neon has partnered with Banco Votorantim.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company established in 2016, focused on enhancing and simplifying financial experiences through technology and design. Employing over 250 individuals, Neon primarily offers a digital banking platform that allows users to manage their finances without the need for physical branches. The platform enables customers to perform various banking activities, including making payments, issuing slips, and utilizing virtual cards, all accessible via smartphones. In 2018, Neon secured 72 million reais in Series A funding from notable investors such as Propel Ventures, Monashees, and Quona, among others. To facilitate the custody and settlement of its accounts, Neon has partnered with Banco Votorantim.

Exten

Series A in 2017
Exten offers invoice financing solutions tailored for small and medium businesses, focusing on receivables prepayment services. By facilitating access to immediate cash flow, Exten enhances the operational efficiency of these businesses. Their services aim to strengthen relationships between customers and sellers, fostering sustainable connections that ultimately boost productivity.

Coins.ph

Series A in 2016
Coins.ph is a financial technology company based in Pasig City, Philippines, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile wallet that provides consumers and small businesses with access to a range of financial services. The platform enables users to transfer money, pay bills, load mobile phones, and engage in cryptocurrency transactions, including buying and selling bitcoins. Coins.ph also facilitates local and international remittances, online shopping, and game credits, making financial transactions more accessible through mobile devices and blockchain technology. The company offers features such as ATM cash pickup, merchant services, and a user-friendly mobile application, allowing customers to manage their finances without the burden of minimum cash-in amounts or monthly fees. Coins.ph operates as a subsidiary of PT Go-Jek Indonesia.

GKN - GloboKasNet

Venture Round in 2010
GloboKasNet is a multibank payment network based in Peru. The company offers transaction, processing, and settlement services to low income urban and rural clients of banks, microfinance institutions and commercial wholesalers. GloboKasNet was launched in 2007.
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