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 Indonesia

Broom

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Broom is a developer of a digital platform tailored for the automotive industry, focusing on funding, car auctions, and vehicle sales. The platform allows automotive dealers to secure short-term loans by using their car inventories as collateral. This service enables clients and showroom owners to obtain necessary supplies and facilitate vehicle sales, thereby enhancing the development and reliability of their businesses.

Majoo

Seed Round in 2022
Majoo is a apps company located in Jakarta.

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.

KoinWorks

Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

Ula

Series B in 2021
Ula is an Indonesia-focused marketplace app that uses technology to modernise distribution and credit in traditional retail. It brings the best of selection, prices and payment credit to small and medium sized retailers across categories such as FMCG, staples, apparel, and more.

ALAMI

Series A in 2021
SME financing aggregator focusing on sharia market, thrive to revolutionize the sharia finance industry through technology.

ALAMI

Series A in 2021
SME financing aggregator focusing on sharia market, thrive to revolutionize the sharia finance industry through technology.

Ula

Series A in 2021
Ula is an Indonesia-focused marketplace app that uses technology to modernise distribution and credit in traditional retail. It brings the best of selection, prices and payment credit to small and medium sized retailers across categories such as FMCG, staples, apparel, and more.

ALAMI

Series A in 2021
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform focused on lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through the principles of sharia finance. Lenders with Funding Recipients in a fair and transparent sharia financing project. The company's mission is to build a sharia ecosystem that enables the Muslim community to create a sustainable life according to Islamic values. Alami was founded in 2019 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Stockbit

Series C in 2021
Stockbit is an investment community based in Indonesia that provides a platform for investors and traders to share ideas, news, and financial information in real-time. The platform allows users to create profiles and follow specific stocks or preferred investors to access valuable insights and engage in discussions. It focuses on the Indonesian market, offering tools for stock price charting and comprehensive financial data, which enables individuals to analyze and make informed investment decisions. Through its features, Stockbit fosters a collaborative environment where users can exchange thoughts and enhance their investment strategies.

BukuWarung

Seed Round in 2020
BukuWarung is a technology startup founded in 2019 by Chinmay Chauhan and Abhinay Peddisetty in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company offers an accounting and credit management app tailored for micro-businesses, allowing them to efficiently track their financial transactions, including sales, expenses, and customer accounts. The platform integrates digital payment solutions, which facilitate cash and credit management for small merchants. By automating payment reminders, BukuWarung helps users achieve faster repayments and improved cash flow, while also providing essential business reports to enhance financial visibility. Overall, BukuWarung's services empower small businesses to maintain accurate records and streamline their financial operations.

Ula

Seed Round in 2020
Ula is an Indonesia-focused marketplace app that uses technology to modernise distribution and credit in traditional retail. It brings the best of selection, prices and payment credit to small and medium sized retailers across categories such as FMCG, staples, apparel, and more.

KoinWorks

Venture Round in 2020
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

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.

KoinWorks

Series B in 2019
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

KoinWorks

Series A in 2018
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.
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