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Since 2017, Quona Capital has backed 9 African startups across 18 disclosed funding rounds totaling $411.8M, most heavily in South Africa and Fintech.
Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in fintech innovators advancing financial inclusion globally. The firm backs companies expanding financial access in regions including Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, and EMEA, with a presence in hubs such as Cape Town. Quona manages significant assets and focuses on underserved businesses and customers through purpose-driven investments. In Africa, Quona has been active from March 2017 to August 2024, participating in 11 funding rounds totaling $300.8 million. The firm targets early to growth stages, including Seed (2), Series A (4), Series B (3), Series C (1), and Convertible Note (1), primarily in fintech (8 investments), with additional focus on e-commerce & retail and marketing & CRM. Geographic preferences center on South Africa (6), Kenya (3), and Nigeria (2), supporting companies like Yoco, Lulalend, Wasoko, Verto, Cowrywise, and Flowcart. Quona often co-invests with partners such as 4DX Ventures, Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures, and International Finance Corporation, reflecting its collaborative approach in emerging markets.
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Quona Capital has backed 9 African startups across 18 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $411.8M since 2017.
Mostly Series A: 7 of its 18 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Seed (4).
Quona Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in South Africa (9), Egypt (4), Kenya (3), and 1 more country.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (14), E-commerce & Retail (3), HR & Talent (1).
Quona Capital most often shares rounds with Algebra Ventures (4 shared deals), Speedinvest (4 shared deals), Khwarizmi Ventures (3 shared deals).
Quona Capital has backed Flowcart (Kenya, Marketing & CRM), Lulalend (South Africa, Fintech), Wasoko (Kenya, E-commerce & Retail), Verto (Nigeria, Fintech), Yoco (South Africa, Fintech), and Cowrywise (Nigeria, Fintech).