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.

Kofoworola Agbaje

Vice President

Dan Bertoli

Partner

Satvik Bhanot

Investment Analyst

Johan Bosini

Partner

Monica Brand Engel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Personal Finance

Khazna

Series B in 2025
Khazna is a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of the population who are active smartphone users but lack access to traditional banking. The company offers a range of services, including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payment, savings, and insurance. Additionally, Khazna enables employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies and facilitates seamless transfers and withdrawals without transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to provide convenient, effective, and secure smartphone-based financial solutions, thereby improving the overall financial landscape in Egypt and potentially beyond.

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.

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.

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.

Fisdom

Series C in 2022
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a diverse array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of options, including stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and tax services, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealthtech landscape by implementing a B2B2C distribution model through strategic partnerships with leading banks, granting it access to a vast customer base exceeding 400 million. The platform integrates seamlessly into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, enhancing user experience through a hybrid model that combines digital and assisted service options. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, a significant portion of which is from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector. The company's achievements have been recognized through various awards, underscoring its impact and innovation in the industry.

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna is a mobile application platform designed to enhance financial services for Egyptians, particularly targeting the 50% of the population who are active smartphone users but lack access to traditional banking. The company offers a range of services, including General Purpose Credit, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), bill payment, savings, and insurance. Additionally, Khazna enables employers to provide cash advances to employees for unforeseen emergencies and facilitates seamless transfers and withdrawals without transaction fees. By focusing on digitizing cash transactions, Khazna aims to provide convenient, effective, and secure smartphone-based financial solutions, thereby improving the overall financial landscape in Egypt and potentially beyond.

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.

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.

CowryWise

Seed Round in 2021
CowryWise is a FinTech company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides a personal finance platform aimed at automating savings and investments for users across the country. The platform allows users to automatically transfer funds from their bank accounts into CowryWise accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. These savings are then invested in risk-free instruments such as treasury bills and government bonds, earning interest daily. CowryWise focuses on democratizing access to premium financial services by offering them at low rates, thereby enhancing financial inclusion. Through technology and investment management, the company delivers wealth management and financial planning services, along with free wealth advisory and consumer education, enabling customers to achieve their financial goals in a secure and straightforward manner.

Fisdom

Series B in 2020
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a diverse array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of options, including stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and tax services, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealthtech landscape by implementing a B2B2C distribution model through strategic partnerships with leading banks, granting it access to a vast customer base exceeding 400 million. The platform integrates seamlessly into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, enhancing user experience through a hybrid model that combines digital and assisted service options. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, a significant portion of which is from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector. The company's achievements have been recognized through various awards, underscoring its impact and innovation in the industry.

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.

Fisdom

Corporate Round in 2019
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a diverse array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of options, including stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and tax services, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealthtech landscape by implementing a B2B2C distribution model through strategic partnerships with leading banks, granting it access to a vast customer base exceeding 400 million. The platform integrates seamlessly into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, enhancing user experience through a hybrid model that combines digital and assisted service options. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, a significant portion of which is from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector. The company's achievements have been recognized through various awards, underscoring its impact and innovation in the industry.

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.

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.

Fisdom

Series B in 2017
Fisdom is a prominent digital wealth platform in India that provides a diverse array of financial products and services tailored for retail and mass affluent customers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of options, including stocks, mutual funds, pension funds, sovereign bonds, insurance, and tax services, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for financial needs. Fisdom has transformed the wealthtech landscape by implementing a B2B2C distribution model through strategic partnerships with leading banks, granting it access to a vast customer base exceeding 400 million. The platform integrates seamlessly into the mobile banking applications of partner banks, enhancing user experience through a hybrid model that combines digital and assisted service options. With an active customer base of 1.2 million, a significant portion of which is from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, Fisdom has established itself as a key player in the financial services sector. The company's achievements have been recognized through various awards, underscoring its impact and innovation in the industry.

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.
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