Venture capital firm
Quona Capital Management LLC
Quona Capital Management, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm specialising in growth-stage financial technology investments within emerging markets. Founded in 2015, the firm employs a double-bottom-line investment strategy, targeting scale-up stage companies that expand access to quality financial services for underserved consumers and small businesses. Quona operates through a strategic relationship with Accion, a global leader in inclusive finance, from which it originally spun off. The firm manages several impact-oriented funds focusing on India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to generate attractive financial returns while driving breakthrough innovation in financial inclusion.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesTechnologyAgriculture and foodHealthcareConsumer
- Stages and strategies
- SeedSeries ASeries B+Growth
- Instruments
- EquityDebt
- Regions
- Pan-African, Asia, Middle East
- African markets named in public materials
- South Africa
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Enza Services Limited
- JEM RSA OPCO (Pty) LTD
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | 4DX Ventures, British International Investment (BII) and partners invest USD 6 million in Enza | Venture Capital | $6m | Nigeria |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Quona Capital and partners invest USD 8.4 million in Jem HR's operations in South Africa | Venture Capital | $8.4m | South Africa |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026