Monica Brand Engel
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Quona Capital
Focus
Fintech, Enterprise
About Monica Brand Engel
Monica Brand Engel is a Peruvian-American venture capital investor at Quona Capital who uniquely started as an operator launching financial products for low-income customers before becoming an investor, giving her an unusually hands-on approach to fintech investing in emerging markets. She was the founding managing director of Accion's Frontier Investments Group, the direct predecessor to Quona, and focuses on cross-pollinating fintech models across Africa, Latin America, and Asia by backing founders who can adapt proven solutions from one emerging market to another.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
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Investment Profile
Monica Brand Engel is a Co-founder and Managing Partner, Quona Capital at Quona Capital, based in Washington, DC.
Monica's investment focus spans Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Agriculture, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Monica Brand Engel?
Monica Brand Engel is a Co-founder and Managing Partner, Quona Capital at Quona Capital, based in Washington, DC. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer.
What does Monica Brand Engel invest in?
Monica Brand Engel focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Agriculture through Quona Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Monica Brand Engel at?
Monica Brand Engel is currently at Quona Capital, headquartered in Washington, DC, serving as Co-founder and Managing Partner, Quona Capital.
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