At a Glance
Quona Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 that focuses exclusively on financial inclusion fintech across emerging markets. The firm was established by a team of experienced investors and operators who recognized the massive opportunity to serve the underbanked populations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia through innovative technology solutions. Quona's investment approach centers on identifying companies that leverage technology to make financial services more accessible, affordable, and relevant to previously underserved populations.
The firm has built a reputation for backing category-defining companies like Tala, which provides instant credit scoring and loans via mobile devices, and Branch, a mobile-first lending platform operating across multiple African markets. Quona's portfolio also includes Konfio in Mexico, PayJoy for smartphone financing, and numerous other fintech innovators addressing credit, payments, insurance, and banking needs.
What distinguishes Quona is its deep sector expertise and emerging markets focus, combined with hands-on support helping portfolio companies navigate regulatory environments, scale operations, and access follow-on capital. The firm's Washington DC headquarters reflects its global perspective and commitment to financial inclusion as both an investment opportunity and social impact mission.
“Invests in fintech companies expanding financial access in emerging markets.”
Quona Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Quona Capital is headquartered in Washington, DC. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Quona Capital focuses on investments in Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Quona Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Quona Capital manages approximately $1B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.