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.
Past deals in Lending
CXC
Series A in 2024
CXC enables private debt transaction in Latin America.
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.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven retail bank focused on small and underserved segments, delivering digitally oriented, affordable products and a differentiated customer experience. It operates on a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, enabling scalable online and mobile banking. The bank supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. It serves a broad client base with over 4.5 lakh customers and 15,000 self-help groups, and operates through 31 branches and more than 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The bank distributes insurance products as a corporate agent and collaborates with technology and insurance providers including Infosys EdgeVerve, FIS, Ctrl-S.
Addi
Venture Round in 2024
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
ZestMoney
Venture Round in 2023
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.
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!
Twinco Capital
Series C in 2023
Twinco Capital is a financial services company based in Alcobendas, Spain, that specializes in providing innovative financing solutions for the supply chain industry. Founded in 2016, Twinco offers a comprehensive supply chain finance platform that addresses the full production cycle, from purchase orders to final invoice payments. The company connects suppliers, both large and small, with affordable funding options while also assisting buyers in establishing competitive and socially responsible supply chains. By leveraging advanced supply chain analytics and embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics into its financing programs, Twinco aims to create a more equitable landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises in global trade. Through its unique approach, Twinco is committed to fostering inclusive growth and enhancing the sustainability of global supply chain practices.
NeoGrowth
Series D in 2022
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Venture Round in 2022
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven retail bank focused on small and underserved segments, delivering digitally oriented, affordable products and a differentiated customer experience. It operates on a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, enabling scalable online and mobile banking. The bank supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. It serves a broad client base with over 4.5 lakh customers and 15,000 self-help groups, and operates through 31 branches and more than 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The bank distributes insurance products as a corporate agent and collaborates with technology and insurance providers including Infosys EdgeVerve, FIS, Ctrl-S.
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.
MoHash
Seed Round in 2022
MoHash is a decentralized finance protocol that facilitates global capital access and liquidity for private debt markets in fast-growing economies by leveraging stablecoin crypto assets.
Mewt
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, Mewt is an Indian fintech company that simplifies business banking for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It aggregates accounts from state-run banks, private banks, and neo banks into a single account, enabling fast transfers and QR code-based payments.
JULO
Series B in 2022
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.
Klar
Series B in 2022
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.
KoinWorks
Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is a Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.
Addi
Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
Klar
Series B in 2021
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.
Addi
Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
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.
Klar
Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.
BizCapital
Series B in 2020
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.
Addi
Series B in 2020
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.
KoinWorks
Venture Round in 2020
KoinWorks is a Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.
SMECorner
Series B in 2020
SMECorner is an Indian financial services firm established in 2014, headquartered in Mumbai. It specializes in providing swift access to business loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its online platform. The company combines machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence to evaluate loan applications, using both traditional and alternative data sources. SMECorner offers two primary products: unsecured business loans and loans against property, aiming to bridge India's SME lending gap.
ZestMoney
Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.
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.
Klar
Seed Round in 2019
Klar is a digital platform offering deposit and credit services. It provides instant credit, no-commission cashback, and withdrawal services via a card and mobile app, presenting secure, low-cost alternatives to traditional credit services.
JULO
Series A in 2019
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.
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 Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.
ZestMoney
Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.
SMECorner
Series A in 2019
SMECorner is an Indian financial services firm established in 2014, headquartered in Mumbai. It specializes in providing swift access to business loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its online platform. The company combines machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence to evaluate loan applications, using both traditional and alternative data sources. SMECorner offers two primary products: unsecured business loans and loans against property, aiming to bridge India's SME lending gap.
BizCapital
Series A in 2018
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.
KoinWorks
Series A in 2018
KoinWorks is a Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.
Konfio
Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.
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.
NeoGrowth
Series D in 2018
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.
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.
Konfio
Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.
CreditMantri
Series B in 2017
CreditMantri is an Indian digital platform that helps users manage their credit health. It provides personalized credit reports, tracks payment activities, offers credit improvement services, and facilitates loan applications based on individual credit profiles.
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.
Exten
Series A in 2017
Exten is a financial services company that specializes in invoice financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. By offering receivables prepayment services, Exten aims to enhance the operational efficiency of its clients. The company's services facilitate better connections and foster sustainable relationships between customers and sellers, ultimately leading to increased productivity for businesses. Through its innovative financing solutions, Exten addresses the cash flow challenges faced by smaller enterprises, enabling them to focus on growth and stability.
Zoona
Series B in 2016
Founded in 2009, Zoona is a mobile technology company that provides safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities across Africa. It offers products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments through its interoperable distribution network. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and support offices in South Africa, Zoona has processed over $2 billion in transactions since inception.
NeoGrowth
Series C in 2016
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.
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.
Konfio
Series A in 2016
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.
NeoGrowth
Series C in 2015
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.
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.
Shubham Housing Development Finance Company
Series B in 2012
Shubham Housing Development Finance Company Private Limited, established in 2010 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, specializes in providing housing finance solutions to families with informal incomes. The company offers a range of financial products, including home loans, home improvement loans, and loans against property. As one of the pioneering organizations in India focused on serving urban low-income and informal income families, Shubham aims to facilitate home ownership by offering formal credit options to those typically excluded by traditional lending institutions. Its unique operating model emphasizes an interview-based approach to underwriting, allowing the company to gain a comprehensive understanding of customers' income and expense flows, rather than relying solely on conventional documentation.
Tiaxa
Series F in 2012
Tiaxa is a company that specializes in providing innovative financial services aimed at enhancing financial inclusion through mobile technology. It offers a unique solution by delivering over 2 million Nano-Credits daily in 14 countries, including Argentina, Bangladesh, and Mexico. These Nano-Credits serve as small loans, allowing prepaid mobile subscribers to access airtime or cash via mobile money, enabling them to complete calls, send messages, or engage in data transactions even when their prepaid balance is depleted. In addition to its lending services, Tiaxa supports the mobile telecommunications sector by offering infrastructure and revenue enhancement services, which improve the management of prepaid user bases and boost revenues for operators such as China Telecom and Telefónica Movistar.
Zoona
Series A in 2012
Founded in 2009, Zoona is a mobile technology company that provides safe and reliable financial services to underserved communities across Africa. It offers products such as money transfers, electronic voucher payments, and agent payments through its interoperable distribution network. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and support offices in South Africa, Zoona has processed over $2 billion in transactions since inception.
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