Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm established in 2014, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City. The firm specializes in early to growth stage investments in the fintech sector, focusing on disruptive innovations that enhance financial inclusion in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Quona Capital targets companies that provide a range of financial products and services, including alternative lending, remittances, insurance, and payment solutions. The firm emphasizes investments that improve access to financial services for underserved consumers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Its investment strategy also encompasses adjacent sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and mobility. Quona Capital typically invests between $1 million and $10 million, supporting entrepreneurs dedicated to creating innovative financial solutions.

Kofoworola Agbaje

Senior Associate

Dan Bertoli

Partner

Satvik Bhanot

Investment Analyst

Monica Brand Engel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Sheena Jain

Vice President

Varun Malhotra

Partner

Thomas Mulwa

Investment Associate

Ganesh Rengaswamy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jonathan Whittle

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Finance

Khazna

Series B in 2025
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Caliza

Seed Round in 2024
Caliza is developing a global financial infrastructure aimed at facilitating seamless commerce by eliminating borders. The company offers a platform that enables instant cross-border settlements and provides regulated digital dollar accounts for its clients. This infrastructure supports various applications, including prompt international supplier payments and corporate fund transfers, thereby allowing merchant settlement providers to efficiently and cost-effectively manage cross-border transactions. By leveraging stablecoins, Caliza aims to enhance the ability of its customers to transact effortlessly and access the U.S. economy.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven financial institution that focuses on serving small and underserved segments of the population. It utilizes a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle for its core and digital banking, enabling efficient management and growth. The bank offers a range of retail banking services, including access to all major retail payment platforms such as UPI, IMPS, and NEFT/RTGS. With a customer base exceeding 450,000, including 15,000 self-help groups, Shivalik operates 31 branches and over 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. As of March 31, 2021, the bank reported total deposits of Rs 1,245 Crores and total advances of Rs 805 Crores. Additionally, Shivalik serves as a corporate agent for various insurance products, partnering with well-known insurance providers to enhance its service offerings.

Pave Bank

Seed Round in 2023
Pave Bank is a pioneering financial institution that offers a multi-asset and programmable banking platform designed to empower businesses globally. The bank connects to the international financial landscape, providing a comprehensive range of business banking products. These offerings include multi-currency operating accounts, global payment solutions, and treasury management services, all aimed at facilitating integrated banking for businesses. Through its innovative platform, Pave Bank enables companies to manage their financial operations more efficiently and effectively across different currencies and markets.

Alami

Series B in 2023
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform established in 2019 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It focuses on providing financing to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through sharia finance principles. The platform connects lenders with funding recipients in a transparent manner, emphasizing the creation of a sustainable financial ecosystem aligned with Islamic values. By leveraging advanced data analysis, Alami offers meaningful insights into sharia financing, helping clients reduce transaction costs and expand their access to financial resources from various Islamic financial institutions.

Lulalend

Series B in 2023
LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

Power

Venture Round in 2022
Power is a platform that provides financial services to employees and gig workers across sub-Saharan Africa. They enable individuals to access earned wages, loans, insurance, payments, and savings so they can live with dignity, reduce financial-related stress, and take control of their financial well-being.

NeoGrowth

Series D in 2022
Neogrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that specializes in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in India. Established in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan, the company focuses on meeting the financial needs of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Neogrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, facilitating easy access to credit for small merchants. Its clientele includes a diverse range of sectors, such as retail companies selling apparel, electronics, and handicrafts, as well as restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, gyms, and health diagnostic centers.

ORDA

Seed Round in 2022
ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Revio

Seed Round in 2022
Revio was founded in 2020 to help businesses collect more revenue, through reducing payment failures and recovering lost revenue. Through a single API, we optimise merchants’ payment stacks with locally-optimised payment methods and smart payment routing, failover, and retries. We understand that there is more to getting paid than accepting payments, and believe that how you engage customers when trying to collect a failed payment is as important as when you are trying to acquire them. Our Recovery solution builds on this insight, empowering businesses with data-driven omnichannel interaction workflows to recover at-risk revenue from their customers. Today, we’re helping some of Africa's largest brands and fastest-growing startups increase their revenue through increased payment success rates, customer retention, and lifetime value. Locally grounded but globally relevant, we aim to be the go-to revenue recovery and growth partner for businesses across emerging markets.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2022
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven financial institution that focuses on serving small and underserved segments of the population. It utilizes a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle for its core and digital banking, enabling efficient management and growth. The bank offers a range of retail banking services, including access to all major retail payment platforms such as UPI, IMPS, and NEFT/RTGS. With a customer base exceeding 450,000, including 15,000 self-help groups, Shivalik operates 31 branches and over 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. As of March 31, 2021, the bank reported total deposits of Rs 1,245 Crores and total advances of Rs 805 Crores. Additionally, Shivalik serves as a corporate agent for various insurance products, partnering with well-known insurance providers to enhance its service offerings.

FRANQ

Venture Round in 2022
FRANQ is a Brazilian fintech company that operates a financial platform connecting individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises with a diverse range of financial products and services. The platform aggregates offerings from 50 financial institutions and distributes them through a network of 7,000 independent brokers, known as Personal Bankers. This multi-sided marketplace allows banking professionals to serve as one-stop shops for their clients, providing access to over 100 financial products at no cost to consumers. By ensuring the independence of these self-employed bankers and investment advisors, FRANQ promotes transparency and choice in the financial market, enabling clients to select products that best meet their needs.

Alami

Series B in 2022
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform established in 2019 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It focuses on providing financing to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through sharia finance principles. The platform connects lenders with funding recipients in a transparent manner, emphasizing the creation of a sustainable financial ecosystem aligned with Islamic values. By leveraging advanced data analysis, Alami offers meaningful insights into sharia financing, helping clients reduce transaction costs and expand their access to financial resources from various Islamic financial institutions.

ORDA

Seed Round in 2022
ORDA is a cloud-based restaurant operating system built for African chefs and food business owners. ORDA's ePos, integrations, and lending solutions enable Africa’s millions of food business owners to scale and grow their business. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Fisdom

Series C in 2022
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a wide array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The platform encompasses listed stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and taxation services, functioning as a comprehensive solution for diverse financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealth management landscape through its innovative B2B2C distribution model, collaborating with 15 major banks to reach over 400 million potential customers. Its platform is integrated into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, facilitating a seamless user experience. Furthermore, Fisdom's hybrid distribution approach, which combines digital and assisted services, is supported by access to more than 20,000 bank branches across India. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, primarily from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has garnered recognition in the industry, winning awards such as "Best Fintech Company" and "Best Financial Services Partner" from esteemed organizations. The platform also offers tools for real-time fund tracking, financial planning, and portfolio management, empowering users to make informed investment decisions.

MoHash

Seed Round in 2022
MoHash is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that leverages crypto assets, particularly stablecoins, to facilitate access to global capital and liquidity for private debt in rapidly expanding economies. The protocol allows investors to earn sustainable and scalable high yields by issuing a fungible token, which represents a claim on a diversified pool of risk-managed and financially regulated debt instruments. This approach aims to safeguard investors' interests while enabling them to capitalize on emerging markets undergoing technological advancements in financial services. Through its innovative model, MoHash seeks to provide a pathway for higher returns in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

Sava

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sava is a multi-management platform that specializes in spend management for businesses. It offers an unlimited number of virtual cards, facilitating streamlined control over business expenditures. The platform employs advanced accounting software to categorize transactions and automate the reconciliation process, ensuring that companies maintain precise oversight of their financial activities. By providing these tools, Sava enables businesses to effectively manage their spending and supports their growth with the necessary financial resources.

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna operates a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of smartphone users who lack access to formal financial systems. The super app provides a range of services including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payments, savings, and insurance. It also facilitates cash advances for employees to address unforeseen emergencies and allows users to transfer and receive funds without incurring transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to offer convenient, effective, and secure financial solutions, thereby improving financial inclusion in Egypt and potentially beyond.

Broom

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Broom provides access for dealers in automotives to get short-term loans by putting their car inventories up as collateral.

Arya Collateral

Series C in 2022
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services provides post-harvest services including warehousing, warehouse receipt financing, rural storage discovery, collateral management and market linkages.

Guru

Series A in 2022
Guru is the new home for young Brazilian investors. We are on a mission to make investing simple, affordable and intuitive.

KoinWorks

Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach in the financial sector, having won the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for the Lending Category. The company operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering a range of financial products that include loans for business, health, and education at competitive interest rates. This platform allows users to manage both their assets and liabilities in a single, accessible environment, making financial solutions more affordable and available to a wider audience. KoinWorks represents a significant evolution in financial services, striving to enhance financial inclusion across Indonesia.

Rupifi

Series A in 2022
Rupifi is a digital B2B platform based in Bengaluru, India, that provides financial solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020 by Ankit Singh, Anubhav Jain, and Jawaid Iqbal, the company focuses on offering loans, working capital, and payment services that are designed to enhance financial management for businesses. Rupifi utilizes credit scoring to facilitate fast and scalable B2B credit, enabling companies to access flexible payment methods, including a buy now pay later service with automated reconciliations. This approach aims to empower small businesses in managing their finances more effectively.

Tarfin

Series A in 2021
Tarfin is a digital agricultural platform focused on providing farmers and retailers with access to farm inputs under competitive credit terms. By utilizing technology, big data analytics, and machine learning, Tarfin compares prices of essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, medicines, seeds, equipment, and feed. The platform also presents low-cost alternatives and various payment schemes, allowing farmers to obtain necessary inputs at favorable prices. Through these innovations, Tarfin aims to enhance the financial accessibility of agricultural resources in Europe.

Caliza

Seed Round in 2021
Caliza is developing a global financial infrastructure aimed at facilitating seamless commerce by eliminating borders. The company offers a platform that enables instant cross-border settlements and provides regulated digital dollar accounts for its clients. This infrastructure supports various applications, including prompt international supplier payments and corporate fund transfers, thereby allowing merchant settlement providers to efficiently and cost-effectively manage cross-border transactions. By leveraging stablecoins, Caliza aims to enhance the ability of its customers to transact effortlessly and access the U.S. economy.

Verto

Series A in 2021
We power cross‑border payments for the world’s fastest‑growing startups and enterprises; with a specific focus on emerging markets. Send and receive instant payments globally through a single API or via our web platform.

Kovi

Series B in 2021
Kovi is a digital car rental company based in São Paulo, Brazil, with operations in Brazil and Mexico. Founded in 2018, Kovi focuses on providing an online platform that caters to the needs of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company employs an asset-light model by collaborating with automakers and traditional car rental services, allowing it to offer a flexible and affordable rental experience. Through its technology-driven approach, Kovi aims to enhance mobility, making it safer and more accessible for millions of users in Latin America.

Alami

Series A in 2021
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform established in 2019 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It focuses on providing financing to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through sharia finance principles. The platform connects lenders with funding recipients in a transparent manner, emphasizing the creation of a sustainable financial ecosystem aligned with Islamic values. By leveraging advanced data analysis, Alami offers meaningful insights into sharia financing, helping clients reduce transaction costs and expand their access to financial resources from various Islamic financial institutions.

Klar

Series B in 2021
Klar is a digital platform that functions as a challenger bank, offering deposit and credit services primarily for customers in Mexico. The company provides instant credit along with no-commission cashback and withdrawal options through its card and mobile application. By doing so, Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the needs of its users.

Rupifi

Seed Round in 2021
Rupifi is a digital B2B platform based in Bengaluru, India, that provides financial solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2020 by Ankit Singh, Anubhav Jain, and Jawaid Iqbal, the company focuses on offering loans, working capital, and payment services that are designed to enhance financial management for businesses. Rupifi utilizes credit scoring to facilitate fast and scalable B2B credit, enabling companies to access flexible payment methods, including a buy now pay later service with automated reconciliations. This approach aims to empower small businesses in managing their finances more effectively.

CowryWise

Seed Round in 2021
CowryWise is a FinTech company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that offers a personal finance platform designed to automate savings and investments for users across the country. The platform allows users to set up automatic transfers from their bank accounts to their CowryWise accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, with these savings earning interest through risk-free investments such as treasury bills and government bonds. By leveraging technology and investment management, CowryWise aims to democratize access to premium financial services at low costs, helping customers achieve their savings and investment goals in a simple, secure, and rewarding manner. The company also provides free wealth advisory and consumer education to promote financial inclusion among its users.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2021
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.

Arya Collateral

Series B in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services provides post-harvest services including warehousing, warehouse receipt financing, rural storage discovery, collateral management and market linkages.

Fisdom

Series B in 2020
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a wide array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The platform encompasses listed stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and taxation services, functioning as a comprehensive solution for diverse financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealth management landscape through its innovative B2B2C distribution model, collaborating with 15 major banks to reach over 400 million potential customers. Its platform is integrated into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, facilitating a seamless user experience. Furthermore, Fisdom's hybrid distribution approach, which combines digital and assisted services, is supported by access to more than 20,000 bank branches across India. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, primarily from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has garnered recognition in the industry, winning awards such as "Best Fintech Company" and "Best Financial Services Partner" from esteemed organizations. The platform also offers tools for real-time fund tracking, financial planning, and portfolio management, empowering users to make informed investment decisions.

Klar

Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital platform that functions as a challenger bank, offering deposit and credit services primarily for customers in Mexico. The company provides instant credit along with no-commission cashback and withdrawal options through its card and mobile application. By doing so, Klar aims to provide secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the needs of its users.

Tarfin

Series A in 2020
Tarfin is a digital agricultural platform focused on providing farmers and retailers with access to farm inputs under competitive credit terms. By utilizing technology, big data analytics, and machine learning, Tarfin compares prices of essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, medicines, seeds, equipment, and feed. The platform also presents low-cost alternatives and various payment schemes, allowing farmers to obtain necessary inputs at favorable prices. Through these innovations, Tarfin aims to enhance the financial accessibility of agricultural resources in Europe.

Arya Collateral

Series C in 2020
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services provides post-harvest services including warehousing, warehouse receipt financing, rural storage discovery, collateral management and market linkages.

KoinWorks

Venture Round in 2020
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach in the financial sector, having won the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for the Lending Category. The company operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering a range of financial products that include loans for business, health, and education at competitive interest rates. This platform allows users to manage both their assets and liabilities in a single, accessible environment, making financial solutions more affordable and available to a wider audience. KoinWorks represents a significant evolution in financial services, striving to enhance financial inclusion across Indonesia.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech established in 2016, founded by Pedro Conrade in response to the high fees charged by traditional banks. The company pioneered the first digital account in Brazil, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of financial services without abusive fees. Neon's offerings include debit and credit cards, personal loans, payroll loans, and investment options, such as CDBs and CDs, all designed with Brazilian workers in mind. Additionally, through its MEI Fácil initiative, Neon supports individual micro-entrepreneurs by providing financial services and education. The company has experienced significant growth, boasting over 15 million customers and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. In 2021, Neon tripled its revenue and continues to anticipate strong growth. Neon For Life, an AI-driven buy now, pay later platform, further illustrates the company's commitment to enhancing financial flexibility for modern consumers by simplifying the management of essential expenses. Overall, Neon is redefining banking in Brazil by integrating technology to offer an accessible and user-friendly financial experience.

Kovi

Series A in 2019
Kovi is a digital car rental company based in São Paulo, Brazil, with operations in Brazil and Mexico. Founded in 2018, Kovi focuses on providing an online platform that caters to the needs of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company employs an asset-light model by collaborating with automakers and traditional car rental services, allowing it to offer a flexible and affordable rental experience. Through its technology-driven approach, Kovi aims to enhance mobility, making it safer and more accessible for millions of users in Latin America.

Fisdom

Corporate Round in 2019
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a wide array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The platform encompasses listed stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and taxation services, functioning as a comprehensive solution for diverse financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealth management landscape through its innovative B2B2C distribution model, collaborating with 15 major banks to reach over 400 million potential customers. Its platform is integrated into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, facilitating a seamless user experience. Furthermore, Fisdom's hybrid distribution approach, which combines digital and assisted services, is supported by access to more than 20,000 bank branches across India. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, primarily from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has garnered recognition in the industry, winning awards such as "Best Fintech Company" and "Best Financial Services Partner" from esteemed organizations. The platform also offers tools for real-time fund tracking, financial planning, and portfolio management, empowering users to make informed investment decisions.

Lulalend

Series A in 2019
LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

KoinWorks

Series B in 2019
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach in the financial sector, having won the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for the Lending Category. The company operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering a range of financial products that include loans for business, health, and education at competitive interest rates. This platform allows users to manage both their assets and liabilities in a single, accessible environment, making financial solutions more affordable and available to a wider audience. KoinWorks represents a significant evolution in financial services, striving to enhance financial inclusion across Indonesia.

SMECorner

Series A in 2019
SMEcorner is a financial lending firm headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that specializes in providing quick access to business loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Established in 2014, the company aims to address the lending gap for SMEs in India through its online platform, which leverages machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. SMEcorner offers two main products: unsecured business loans and loans against property. The company's lending process incorporates both traditional and alternative data, allowing for efficient decision-making. By minimizing paperwork and streamlining the application process, SMEcorner enables small business owners to secure funding with just a few clicks in a secure digital environment.

Contabilizei

Series B in 2019
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.

KoinWorks

Series A in 2018
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach in the financial sector, having won the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for the Lending Category. The company operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering a range of financial products that include loans for business, health, and education at competitive interest rates. This platform allows users to manage both their assets and liabilities in a single, accessible environment, making financial solutions more affordable and available to a wider audience. KoinWorks represents a significant evolution in financial services, striving to enhance financial inclusion across Indonesia.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.

Azimo

Series C in 2018
Azimo Limited is a digital money transfer network that offers a fast, secure, and cost-effective solution for sending money internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Azimo provides an online platform that enables users to transfer funds to bank accounts or to over 270,000 cash pick-up points globally. The service is accessible via mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as through desktop and social media applications, allowing customers to send money from any internet-connected device. Azimo's mission is to significantly reduce the costs associated with traditional remittance services, making international money transfers more accessible for users around the world.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech established in 2016, founded by Pedro Conrade in response to the high fees charged by traditional banks. The company pioneered the first digital account in Brazil, focusing on providing a comprehensive range of financial services without abusive fees. Neon's offerings include debit and credit cards, personal loans, payroll loans, and investment options, such as CDBs and CDs, all designed with Brazilian workers in mind. Additionally, through its MEI Fácil initiative, Neon supports individual micro-entrepreneurs by providing financial services and education. The company has experienced significant growth, boasting over 15 million customers and a workforce of more than 1,600 employees. In 2021, Neon tripled its revenue and continues to anticipate strong growth. Neon For Life, an AI-driven buy now, pay later platform, further illustrates the company's commitment to enhancing financial flexibility for modern consumers by simplifying the management of essential expenses. Overall, Neon is redefining banking in Brazil by integrating technology to offer an accessible and user-friendly financial experience.

NeoGrowth

Series D in 2018
Neogrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that specializes in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in India. Established in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan, the company focuses on meeting the financial needs of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Neogrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, facilitating easy access to credit for small merchants. Its clientele includes a diverse range of sectors, such as retail companies selling apparel, electronics, and handicrafts, as well as restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, gyms, and health diagnostic centers.

Fisdom

Series B in 2017
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a wide array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The platform encompasses listed stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and taxation services, functioning as a comprehensive solution for diverse financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealth management landscape through its innovative B2B2C distribution model, collaborating with 15 major banks to reach over 400 million potential customers. Its platform is integrated into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, facilitating a seamless user experience. Furthermore, Fisdom's hybrid distribution approach, which combines digital and assisted services, is supported by access to more than 20,000 bank branches across India. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, primarily from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has garnered recognition in the industry, winning awards such as "Best Fintech Company" and "Best Financial Services Partner" from esteemed organizations. The platform also offers tools for real-time fund tracking, financial planning, and portfolio management, empowering users to make informed investment decisions.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.

Exten

Series A in 2017
Exten provides invoice financing solutions to small and medium businesses.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2016
Neogrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that specializes in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in India. Established in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan, the company focuses on meeting the financial needs of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Neogrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, facilitating easy access to credit for small merchants. Its clientele includes a diverse range of sectors, such as retail companies selling apparel, electronics, and handicrafts, as well as restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, gyms, and health diagnostic centers.

Konfio

Series A in 2016
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and payment solutions, as well as life insurance and personal debt transfer services. Konfio utilizes a proprietary algorithm that leverages data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling access to credit for clients who have been underserved by traditional banking. By offering competitive rates and convenient services, Konfio aims to enhance the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2015
Neogrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that specializes in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in India. Established in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan, the company focuses on meeting the financial needs of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Neogrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, facilitating easy access to credit for small merchants. Its clientele includes a diverse range of sectors, such as retail companies selling apparel, electronics, and handicrafts, as well as restaurants, beauty salons, hotels, gyms, and health diagnostic centers.

Azimo

Series A in 2014
Azimo Limited is a digital money transfer network that offers a fast, secure, and cost-effective solution for sending money internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Azimo provides an online platform that enables users to transfer funds to bank accounts or to over 270,000 cash pick-up points globally. The service is accessible via mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as through desktop and social media applications, allowing customers to send money from any internet-connected device. Azimo's mission is to significantly reduce the costs associated with traditional remittance services, making international money transfers more accessible for users around the world.

Zoona

Series A in 2012
Zoona is a mobile technology company focused on providing financial services to underserved communities across Africa. Founded in 2009, it has established a robust distribution network that facilitates money transfers, electronic voucher payments, savings, credit, and bill payments primarily for unbanked customers. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, Zoona leverages cutting-edge technology and a network of agents to ensure safe and reliable access to financial services. The company has processed over $2 billion in transactions and has received recognition from organizations such as The Nike Foundation and The Unreasonable Group for its impactful contributions to empowering young entrepreneurs and helping to alleviate poverty, particularly among girls.

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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