At our LP Annual Meeting last week in London, we were fortunate enough to have some of our portfolio founders in the room, including David Arana from Konfío, Ranjan R Reddy from Bureau, and Sandra Nolasco + Carmen Marin, CFA of Twinco Capital. But those who weren't in the room were well-represented as we shared with our LPs our perspective on Quona being "the most local of global firms, and the most global of local firms" with team members living all over the markets where we invest. Here's the video we shared. With Monica Brand Engel, Jonathan Whittle, ganesh rengaswamy, Johan Bosini, Varun M., Rafa de la Guia, David Mathewson, Shannon Austin, Yasmine Shama, Jenna P., Kristin Sadler. (h/t to Michel Zaidler). Special thanks to Chandra Lim.
Quona Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Washington, District of Columbia 24,204 followers
Venture Capital firm investing in fintech for inclusion in emerging markets. We fuel global fintech.
About us
Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in financial technology companies in emerging markets. The firm was formed with a simple idea - technology has the power to radically improve the quality, access and affordability of financial services for underserved consumers and businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Asia. We invest in disruptive innovations to create a more financially inclusive world.
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http://www.quona.com
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Partnership
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- 2015
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- Fintech, Embedded Finance, Emerging Markets, Latin America, India and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Middle East
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Proud to have witnessed the launch of the Unified Lending Interface by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das at RBI's Global Conference on DPI & Emerging Technologies. Possibly another seminal moment in digital public infrastructure & fintech in India championed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) & Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). The availability of land records, milk production & satellite imagery data through the ULI opens up several possibilities for digital lending products.
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Attending Global Fintech Fest this week in #Mumbai? Don't miss this extraordinary roundtable, which includes Quona Capital's portfolio manager Shaleen Baweja! With Fintech Convergence Council and TransUnion CIBIL Limited, ganesh rengaswamy, Varun Malhotra
Exclusive: Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) and TransUnion CIBIL Limited's Roundtable Conference at GFF 2024! 📢 In Spotlight: Meet Our Speakers! 🔔Roundtable Details: 🎯Topic: Unlocking Fintech Potential: A Framework Towards Profitability 📅 Date: 30th Aug, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:45pm onwards 📍 Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai ⌛Limited Spots Available! Request An Invite NOW! Abhijeet Kumar Anshul Muley Amish Dedhia Amit Ratanpal Amit Kulshreshtha Anand Khetan Anand Datta Anant Mohta Ashish Fafadia Bhushan Patil Debdoot Banerjee Harsh Gupta Mayank Jain Ninad Karpe Niren Shah Pratekk Agarwaal Pratik Jain Radhika Subramanian Rahul Shah Rajat Mangla Ruchir Shah Sagar Sheth, CFA Shaleen Baweja Shuvi Shrivastava Tarana Lalwani #GFF #GFF24 #GlobalFintechFest #TransUnionCIBIL #Roundtable
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Will we see you at Global Fintech Fest in #Mumbai this week? A dozen Quonans are there for the festivities, including ganesh rengaswamy (speaking), Varun Malhotra, Monica Brand Engel, Jonathan Whittle, Johan Bosini, Taka Yamada, Rachel Teow, Satvik B., Shaleen Baweja, Ouis Abdessadok, Disha Soni, and Thomas Mulwa. Be sure to say hello! #fintech #venturecapital #financialinclusion #GFF
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Monumental day for #Africa's informal retail sector -- our portfolio company Wasoko and MaxAB have completed their landmark #merger! The new entity aims to revolutionize accessibility and affordability of essential goods along with fintech offerings to informal retailers in Africa. Congratulations to Daniel Yu and Belal EL-Megharbel and their teams! With Monica Brand Engel, Jonathan Whittle, ganesh rengaswamy, Johan Bosini, Kofoworola Agbaje, Thomas Mulwa, Ouis Abdessadok, Varun Malhotra, Rafa de la Guia, Kristin Sadler, Yasmine Shama, Jenna P., Shannon Austin
🚀 Wasoko and MaxAB Complete Landmark Merger: Transforming Africa's Informal Retail Sector We’re excited to announce the successful completion of our merger with MaxAB, transforming us from a B2B e-commerce company into a multi-vertical B2B ecosystem serving Africa’s $600 billion informal retail sector. This powerful alliance enables us to revolutionise the accessibility and affordability of essential goods while significantly expanding our fintech offerings across the continent. Key highlights: Expanded reach: Now serving over 450,000 merchants across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, and Morocco. Enhanced fintech services: Offering e-payments, credit financing, and digital top-ups to a broader network of retailers. Boosting regional integration: Facilitating intra-African trade and economic growth by ensuring seamless movement of goods across East and North Africa. Integrated technology: Utilising advanced AI algorithms trained on high-quality localised data to optimise delivery routes and other services to retailers. By combining our strengths, we empower retailers to grow their businesses and better serve their communities. Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for Africa’s economic future and proving that our continent can produce world-class tech giants. Thank you to our partners, customers, and stakeholders for your unwavering support. Together, we’ll reach even greater milestones! #AfricaRising #Ecommerce #Fintech #RetailTransformation #IntraAfricaTrade #WasokoMaxAB
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Will you be joining us in #Mumbai for Global Fintech Fest this year? Quona Capital co-founder and managing partner ganesh rengaswamy will be joining Anup Kumar Agarwal from IFC - International Finance Corporation, Anand Datta from Nexus Venture Partners, Kaushik Anand from A91 Partners, and host Treasa Mathew from Omidyar Network India for a discussion August 29 at 1:20pm called "Investment Landscape in #InsurTech vis-a-vis #Fintech." It's not too late to register for this terrific event! https://lnkd.in/dgct_StX
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Headed to #Riyadh for the 24 Fintech "Beyond Borders, Beyond Time" event this September? Join Quona Capital co-founder and managing partner Monica Brand Engel alongside Alexandre Lazarow for a fireside chat, "Bridging Investments In Fintech Between East and West," on 03 September 2024! Register here: https://ow.ly/FtcY50T25Cr
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Did you miss Quona Capital's 2023 Impact Report? From the introduction of three incredible portfolio founders from Arya.ag, Neofin and Verto to a breakdown of our impact performance and more, there's so much to explore! Join us in celebrating our achievements for 2023 🚀 #positivechange #fintechinnovation #emergingmarkets More at: https://lnkd.in/eiwTkdZD
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Congratulations to the team at portfolio company Prima! Wonderful news on your selection to Endeavor!
#BreakingNews 🚀 Juan Pablo Ramos (Co-CEO), Daniel Autrique (Co-CEO) y Patricio Servitje (CFO) de Prima han sido seleccionados como Emprendedores Endeavor en el Panel Virtual de Selección Internacional #47. Prima nace para ser un integrador confiable de manufactura y cadena de suministro en #México. Dada la baja tasa de cumplimiento del ecosistema de #manufactura (~30% frente al 95% en economías avanzadas) y la alta fragmentación (más de 500,000 fábricas), el punto de partida resultante para la manufactura en México es de alta ineficiencia y de baja fiabilidad. Prima aborda estos desafíos mediante un enfoque centrado en #tecnología, integrando la cadena de suministro y gestionando cada etapa del proceso. ¡Bienvenidos #Emprendedores Endeavor y muchas felicidades por este gran logro! Noticia traída a ti con el apoyo de Mastercard. #entrepreneurship
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On the latest edition of "Meet the Quonan," we invite you to meet Quona Capital's head of #investor relations, Yasmine Shama. Yasmine’s journey to becoming the Head of Investor Relations at Quona is as diverse and dynamic as the markets she now helps to shape. From Egypt to New Jersey, Yasmine's career is a testament to her tenacity, adaptability and ambition. Learn more about her path to #impact investing and Quona: https://lnkd.in/eeDqfuNT
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