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

Vice President

Satvik Bhanot

Investment Analyst

Monica Brand Engel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Rafa de la Guia

Partner

Sheena Jain

Vice President

Thomas Mulwa

Investment Associate

Past deals in Credits and Lending

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.

Solvento

Series A in 2024
Solvento is a fintech company that focuses on developing a payment and credit infrastructure specifically for the trucking sector. Its platform enhances the supply chain by offering reliable and user-friendly tools designed to automate payments and finance invoices. By extending credit lines to truckers, Solvento enables them to access funds immediately upon delivery of goods, thus addressing their liquidity needs. The platform integrates seamlessly with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing clients to automate payment processing and streamline their operations. This allows truckers to concentrate on their core business activities and foster growth.

Broom

Series A in 2024
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.

Monkey Exchange

Series B in 2024
Monkey Exchange is an online platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It serves as a financial alternative for medium and small companies, aiming to reduce their cost of capital. The platform facilitates the exchange of receivables, connecting suppliers to investors within the supply chains of multinational groups. By creating a competitive environment, Monkey Exchange enables suppliers to secure financing at lower capital costs while offering investors the opportunity for better returns. This innovative approach provides mutual benefits for all parties involved.

ADDI

Venture Round in 2024
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

Solvento

Venture Round in 2023
Solvento is a fintech company that focuses on developing a payment and credit infrastructure specifically for the trucking sector. Its platform enhances the supply chain by offering reliable and user-friendly tools designed to automate payments and finance invoices. By extending credit lines to truckers, Solvento enables them to access funds immediately upon delivery of goods, thus addressing their liquidity needs. The platform integrates seamlessly with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing clients to automate payment processing and streamline their operations. This allows truckers to concentrate on their core business activities and foster growth.

Broom

Seed Round in 2023
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.

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.

Solvento

Seed Round in 2022
Solvento is a fintech company that focuses on developing a payment and credit infrastructure specifically for the trucking sector. Its platform enhances the supply chain by offering reliable and user-friendly tools designed to automate payments and finance invoices. By extending credit lines to truckers, Solvento enables them to access funds immediately upon delivery of goods, thus addressing their liquidity needs. The platform integrates seamlessly with transportation management systems (TMS), GPS, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, allowing clients to automate payment processing and streamline their operations. This allows truckers to concentrate on their core business activities and foster growth.

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.

Castia

Seed Round in 2022
Castia is a Latin American proptech company that specializes in facilitating seamless home transitions for homeowners. By leveraging existing home equity, Castia enables clients to move to new homes quickly and efficiently. The company provides services that include offering mortgage loans to cover down payments for new properties, while also managing the sale of the old home. This approach allows clients to purchase their desired homes without the immediate need for down payments, streamlining the process of homeownership and supporting a smoother transition to new living arrangements.

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.

Klar

Series B in 2022
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

KoinWorks

Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach to financial services. It operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering loans for various purposes, including business ventures, healthcare needs, and educational pursuits. KoinWorks aims to provide accessible and affordable financial solutions through a comprehensive app that allows users to manage both assets and liabilities in one place. The company has received accolades for its contributions to financial innovation, including the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for its lending services. Through its efficient online system, KoinWorks seeks to enhance financial inclusivity and empower individuals and businesses in their financial journeys.

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.

Capiter

Series A in 2021
Capiter is a B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Cairo, Egypt, that connects small businesses, wholesalers, and vendors on a unified platform. Founded in 2019, the company offers on-demand cash flow solutions, allowing suppliers to convert sales into immediate cash while minimizing collection and credit risks. Merchants can order products directly through the platform and access credit facilities, enhancing their purchasing power. Capiter employs advanced technology and machine learning to optimize the supply chain, ensuring efficient service delivery and accurate data management. This approach facilitates improved financial cycles and supports the growth of small businesses by providing flexible payment options and immediate vendor payments.

ADDI

Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

Klar

Series B in 2021
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

ADDI

Series B in 2021
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

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.

Monkey Exchange

Series A in 2021
Monkey Exchange is an online platform based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It serves as a financial alternative for medium and small companies, aiming to reduce their cost of capital. The platform facilitates the exchange of receivables, connecting suppliers to investors within the supply chains of multinational groups. By creating a competitive environment, Monkey Exchange enables suppliers to secure financing at lower capital costs while offering investors the opportunity for better returns. This innovative approach provides mutual benefits for all parties involved.

Klar

Series A in 2020
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving 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.

Rupifi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
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.

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 specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

KoinWorks

Venture Round in 2020
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach to financial services. It operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering loans for various purposes, including business ventures, healthcare needs, and educational pursuits. KoinWorks aims to provide accessible and affordable financial solutions through a comprehensive app that allows users to manage both assets and liabilities in one place. The company has received accolades for its contributions to financial innovation, including the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for its lending services. Through its efficient online system, KoinWorks seeks to enhance financial inclusivity and empower individuals and businesses in their financial journeys.

SMECorner

Series B in 2020
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.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Klar

Seed Round in 2019
Klar is a digital financial platform focused on providing deposit and credit services to customers in Mexico. The company operates as a challenger bank, offering instant credit, as well as cashback and withdrawal services without commissions, through its card and mobile application. By leveraging technology, Klar aims to deliver secure and cost-effective alternatives to traditional credit and debt services, catering to the evolving needs of its users.

KoinWorks

Series B in 2019
KoinWorks is a prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach to financial services. It operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering loans for various purposes, including business ventures, healthcare needs, and educational pursuits. KoinWorks aims to provide accessible and affordable financial solutions through a comprehensive app that allows users to manage both assets and liabilities in one place. The company has received accolades for its contributions to financial innovation, including the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for its lending services. Through its efficient online system, KoinWorks seeks to enhance financial inclusivity and empower individuals and businesses in their financial journeys.

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.

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 prominent financial technology company in Indonesia, recognized for its innovative approach to financial services. It operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates connections between investors and borrowers, offering loans for various purposes, including business ventures, healthcare needs, and educational pursuits. KoinWorks aims to provide accessible and affordable financial solutions through a comprehensive app that allows users to manage both assets and liabilities in one place. The company has received accolades for its contributions to financial innovation, including the Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award in 2019 for its lending services. Through its efficient online system, KoinWorks seeks to enhance financial inclusivity and empower individuals and businesses in their financial journeys.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

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.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

CreditMantri

Series B in 2017
CreditMantri is a digital credit services management platform based in India that focuses on helping consumers understand and improve their credit health. The platform creates an individual credit profile by integrating data from institutional sources, such as credit history and scores from credit bureaus, as well as alternate data sources. Based on this comprehensive credit profile, CreditMantri guides users towards the most suitable financial products, including loans and credit cards, and offers credit improvement services. Additionally, CreditMantri provides lender-specific services, including a marketplace for credit products, solutions for lenders to facilitate instant credit decisions for new users, and verification services. The company collaborates with over 55 lenders to enhance the credit experience for both consumers and financial institutions.

Exten

Series A in 2017
Exten offers invoice financing solutions tailored for small and medium businesses, focusing on receivables prepayment services. By facilitating access to immediate cash flow, Exten enhances the operational efficiency of these businesses. Their services aim to strengthen relationships between customers and sellers, fostering sustainable connections that ultimately boost productivity.

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, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

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.
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