Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm that focuses on early to growth-stage investments in financial technology companies within emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City, Quona Capital aims to enhance financial inclusion by backing startups that leverage technology to improve the accessibility, quality, and affordability of financial services for underserved consumers and businesses. The firm primarily invests in disruptive innovations related to digital lending, payments, and wealth management, as well as adjacent sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and commerce. Investments typically range from $1 million to $10 million, focusing on solutions that address the financial needs of those lacking access to traditional banking services.

Monica Brand Engel

Managing Partner

Sheena Jain

Vice President

Varun Malhotra

Partner

David Mathewson

Partner

Meagan Prins

Investment Associate

Ganesh Venkateshwaran Rengaswamy

Managing Partner

Jonathan Whittle

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 designed to offer affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users in Indonesia. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, the platform connects borrowers with lenders, utilizing machine learning technologies to determine interest rates and credit limits based on individual creditworthiness. JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while ensuring profitability for its lending partners through careful underwriting assessments. The company incentivizes responsible borrowing behavior by offering cashback bonuses and the opportunity for reliable customers to access higher loan amounts at reduced interest rates upon loan maturity.

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

Stockbit

Series C in 2021
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

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 designed to offer affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users in Indonesia. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, the platform connects borrowers with lenders, utilizing machine learning technologies to determine interest rates and credit limits based on individual creditworthiness. JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while ensuring profitability for its lending partners through careful underwriting assessments. The company incentivizes responsible borrowing behavior by offering cashback bonuses and the opportunity for reliable customers to access higher loan amounts at reduced interest rates upon loan maturity.

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.