Quona Capital
Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in fintech companies in emerging markets, focusing on financial inclusion for underserved consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm backs startups developing financial products and services beyond microcredit, including alternative lending, remittances, insurance, prepaid services, and payments infrastructure, as well as software that enhances distribution, financial management, and online bill payments. It targets companies leveraging digital platforms to expand access to banking and financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Typical investments range from about 1 to 10 million. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City, Quona Capital aims to fuel inclusive fintech and related adjacencies such as agriculture, healthcare, education, commerce, and mobility finance.
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Past deals in Brazil
Franq
Convertible Note in 2024
Franq is a Brazilian fintech that aggregates 50 financial institutions to distribute over 100 financial products and services through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. It operates as a multi-sided marketplace that enables banking professionals to offer a wide range of products to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises, serving as a free, one-stop shop. The platform emphasizes the independence and autonomy of the independent professionals and provides clients with access to products from banks, fintechs and insurers so they can choose the options that best fit their needs.
Monkey Exchange
Series B in 2024
Monkey Exchange, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, operates an online platform designed to facilitate the exchange of receivables. The company focuses on providing financial solutions to medium and small businesses in Brazil by reducing their cost of capital. It achieves this by connecting suppliers within multinational groups' supply chains with investors, creating a competitive environment that benefits both parties. Suppliers gain access to financing at lower costs, while investors secure better returns.
Franq
Venture Round in 2022
Franq is a Brazilian fintech that aggregates 50 financial institutions to distribute over 100 financial products and services through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. It operates as a multi-sided marketplace that enables banking professionals to offer a wide range of products to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises, serving as a free, one-stop shop. The platform emphasizes the independence and autonomy of the independent professionals and provides clients with access to products from banks, fintechs and insurers so they can choose the options that best fit their needs.
Guru
Series A in 2022
Guru is a financial application aimed at young Brazilian investors, dedicated to simplifying the investment process. The platform provides a range of financial tools, including real-time profitability monitoring, market quotes, graphs, news, and various indicators. By offering these resources, Guru enables users to easily navigate and invest in different financial instruments, making investing more accessible and intuitive for its audience.
Kovi
Series B in 2021
Kovi is a digital car rental platform operating in Latin America, enabling mobility for ride-hailing and delivery drivers through an online on-demand service. It employs an asset-light model by partnering with automakers and traditional rental companies to offer flexible, affordable vehicle access. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, Kovi serves markets in Brazil and Mexico, advancing safer, more accessible transportation for millions of users.
Monkey Exchange
Series A in 2021
Monkey Exchange, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, operates an online platform designed to facilitate the exchange of receivables. The company focuses on providing financial solutions to medium and small businesses in Brazil by reducing their cost of capital. It achieves this by connecting suppliers within multinational groups' supply chains with investors, creating a competitive environment that benefits both parties. Suppliers gain access to financing at lower costs, while investors secure better returns.
Contabilizei
Series C in 2021
Founded in 2014, Contabilizei provides an online accounting service tailored for small and micro enterprises. Its platform automates tax reporting and replaces manual computation practices, enabling businesses to manage their accounting and tax obligations efficiently.
Neon
Series B in 2019
Founded in Brazil in 2016, Neon is a leading fintech offering digital banking services. It provides debit and credit cards with no annual fees, personal loans, payroll loans, investments, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Neon also supports micro-entrepreneurs through MEI Fácil. With over 15 million customers and 1600 employees, Neon has seen significant revenue growth.
Kovi
Series A in 2019
Kovi is a digital car rental platform operating in Latin America, enabling mobility for ride-hailing and delivery drivers through an online on-demand service. It employs an asset-light model by partnering with automakers and traditional rental companies to offer flexible, affordable vehicle access. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, Kovi serves markets in Brazil and Mexico, advancing safer, more accessible transportation for millions of users.
Contabilizei
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2014, Contabilizei provides an online accounting service tailored for small and micro enterprises. Its platform automates tax reporting and replaces manual computation practices, enabling businesses to manage their accounting and tax obligations efficiently.
Neon
Series A in 2018
Founded in Brazil in 2016, Neon is a leading fintech offering digital banking services. It provides debit and credit cards with no annual fees, personal loans, payroll loans, investments, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Neon also supports micro-entrepreneurs through MEI Fácil. With over 15 million customers and 1600 employees, Neon has seen significant revenue growth.
Creditas
Series C in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans.
Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Creditas
Series B in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans.
Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Creditas
Series A in 2016
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans.
Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Creditas
Series A in 2015
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans.
Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
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