Quona Capital

🚀 JUST LAUNCHED: The trailer for Quona Capital's new podcast, "The Trillion Dollar Opportunity," is available wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more. Please take a moment to follow/subscribe so you don't miss an episode of this season. New episodes are out each Monday starting October 21! Listen/watch here for a quick preview, and share with your networks! With Johan Bosini, Shannon Austin, Monica Brand Engel, Jonathan Whittle, ganesh rengaswamy, Pod People, Rachael King, Hannah Pedersen, Danielle Roth https://lnkd.in/e4EKVRBM

🌟 How Brazil's Pix Transformed Financial Inclusion 🌟 Brazil's real-time payment system, Pix, has revolutionized financial access, connecting over 90% of the adult population and processing 5 billion transactions monthly! 🚀 In this week’s edition of The Trillion Dollar Opportunity newsletter, we explore: 💡 How Pix fosters financial inclusion for unbanked populations. 💡 The innovative strategies behind its rapid adoption. 💡 Lessons for other nations building inclusive financial systems. 🎧 Dive deeper into these insights with Carlos Eduardo Brandt, Senior Advisor at the Central Bank of Brazil, in conversation with Jonathan Whittle on the latest podcast episode. 📬 Read the full newsletter below and tune into the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e4EKVRBM #FinTech #FinancialInclusion #EmergingMarkets #RealTimePayments #Pix #Brazil

Headed to #CapeTown for SuperReturn from 3-5 December? Don't miss your chance to see Quona Capital co-founder and managing partner Monica Brand Engel with Susumu Tsubaki, Founder & CEO of AAIC Investment Holdings, for a session titled "Journeying with Japan." They'll discuss: 🇯🇵 Japanese Investment in #Africa: Exploring the growing interest and notable investments by Japanese firms in African markets. 🤖 Innovation Catalysts: How Japan's advancements in areas like #robotics and mobility can drive economic progress in Africa. 🌍 International Collaboration: The role of global partnerships in enhancing Africa's infrastructure and economic prospects. Don't miss this insightful discussion on December 5th at 10:40 AM. It's not too late to register and join us—use code FKR3547EMSPK to save 10%: https://lnkd.in/e4H4M9DZ See you there! With Johan Bosini, Thomas Mulwa, Ouis Abdessadok, Kofoworola Agbaje, Jonathan Whittle, ganesh rengaswamy, Yasmine Shama, Shannon Austin, Jenna P.

💡 Ever wonder how #Brazil revolutionized payments with Pix? In the latest episode of The Trillion Dollar Opportunity, we dive into the story behind one of the world’s most impactful payment systems. Quona co-founder Jonathan Whittle sits down with Carlos Eduardo Brandt from Brazil’s Central Bank to unpack how Pix was built, why it’s processing 5 BILLION+ transactions monthly, and the game-changing impact it’s having on financial inclusion. 🌎💳 🎧 Listen now to Part 1: The Power of Pix: How Brazil Built a Real-Time Payment System That Works https://lnkd.in/e9xF4rex Don’t miss this one—it’s a must for anyone who loves payments innovation and real-world fintech success stories! #Pix #Fintech #Payments #Podcast #FinancialInclusion #Innovation

🌍💸 Calling all payments enthusiasts! If you, like me, geek out over payments innovation, you won’t want to miss the upcoming episode of Quona Capital’s podcast, The Trillion Dollar Opportunity, dropping this Monday. 🎧✨ It’s a fascinating conversation between Carlos Eduardo Brandt and Quona co-founder Jonathan Whittle about Brazil’s groundbreaking Central Bank innovation—Pix. This real-time payment system is processing over 5 BILLION transactions a month. 🤯 Game-changing doesn’t even begin to describe it! Haven’t caught the first few episodes yet? No problem. Each episode is a quick listen (10-13 minutes) but packed with insights that will get you thinking. 🚀 Listen smarter, not harder—catch up today, and don’t miss this Monday’s deep dive into Pix! #PaymentsInnovation #PodcastRecommendation #Fintech #RealTimePayments #Pix https://lnkd.in/guwyhuWP

🚀 NEW REPORT: Supercharging SMEs Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of our global economy, and #fintech innovations are propelling them into a new era of growth and efficiency. Mastercard's latest Signals report, "Supercharging SMEs," dives into how fintech is transforming the SME landscape. Some key takeaways: 💶 Enhanced Access to Capital: Fintech platforms are streamlining lending processes, enabling SMEs to secure funding more quickly and with greater flexibility. 📲 Digital Payment Solutions: Innovative payment technologies are simplifying transactions, reducing costs, and expanding market reach for small businesses. 📊 Data-Driven Decision Making: Advanced analytics tools are providing SMEs with actionable insights, helping them make informed decisions and optimize operations. 🤝 Improved Customer Engagement: Fintech solutions are enabling personalized customer experiences, fostering loyalty, and driving sales growth. 🖥 Operational Efficiency: Automation and digital tools are reducing administrative burdens, allowing SMEs to focus on core business activities. The integration of fintech into SME operations is not just a trend—it's a transformative movement that's reshaping the future of small business. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gjC_4Qnr With Michel Zaidler, Jonathan Whittle, Rafa de la Guia, Alejandro Isaac Safdie, Maria Jose Aguilar Belmont, Monica Brand Engel, ganesh rengaswamy, Shannon Austin, Kristin Sadler #Fintech #SMEs #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth

Great news today from our #LatAm portfolio company Solvento! Mexico City-based Solvento—which today announced its $12.5 million Series A led by Cometa—provides liquidity and financial solutions for Mexico's trucking and logistics industry. We've been wowed by Solvento's rapid achievement of product-market fit—and traditional financial players are taking notice, too. We wrote about Solvento back when we first invested, and could not be happier about where things are headed as they revolutionize the way that commercial trucking and logistics work. Read the original story here: https://lnkd.in/gB6Cjy3X With Jaime Tabachnik, Pedro Bosch, Guillermo Bosch, Jonathan Whittle, COMETA, Ironspring Ventures, Dynamo Ventures, Proeza Ventures, Zenda Capital, Endeavor, Adalberto Flores Ochoa, Tomas Bercovich, Rafa de la Guia, Michel Zaidler, Alejandro Isaac Safdie, Maria Jose Aguilar Belmont, Meagan Prins-McKinney, Monica Brand Engel, ganesh rengaswamy, Shannon Austin, Yasmine Shama, Jenna P., Kristin Sadler, Axios

Big news for Quona Capital! 🎉 Our Fund III just earned a Platinum rating in BlueMark’s Fund ID pilot—and we couldn’t be prouder. This recognition highlights how we go above and beyond in impact investing. Here’s where Fund III really shined: ✅ Impact Management: Scored 86% (vs. benchmark avg. 61%) ✅ Impact Reporting: Scored 76% (vs. benchmark avg. 36%) ✅ Impact Strategy: Scored 70% (vs. benchmark avg. 52%) ✅ Impact Governance: Scored 85% (vs. benchmark avg. 56%) These results reflect our mission to make financial services in emerging markets more inclusive for underserved people and MSMEs. Huge thanks to BlueMark for this honor and to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. Want to dive deeper? Check out our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eu-RsZd8 With Kristin Sadler, Monica Brand Engel, Jonathan Whittle, ganesh rengaswamy, Johan Bosini, Varun Malhotra, Rafa de la Guia, Shannon Austin, Yasmine Shama, Jenna P.

🌟 The Latest Edition of The Trillion Dollar Opportunity Newsletter is Here! 🌍💡 This week, we’re diving deep into Generative AI’s game-changing impact on FinTech in emerging markets. Our podcast episode— "This Is Not an AI-Generated Podcast About Emerging Markets"—covers how startups in emerging markets are using AI to bridge gaps, create hyper-personalized solutions, and drive financial inclusion in some of the fastest-growing economies. Some highlights: 🚀 AI’s Transformative Role in FinTech: Startups are redefining customer experiences, automating processes, and offering innovative products to underserved populations. 💡 Real-World Success Stories: Learn how companies like Klar (Mexico), SUKHIBA (Africa), and Onsurity (India) are leveraging AI to create best-in-class solutions. ⚡ Challenges & Opportunities: From data privacy concerns to local market fit, discover the hurdles and strategies driving innovation in emerging markets. 🎧 Listen Now: Check out the newsletter and then tune into the episode to hear why AI shows such promise for emerging markets. Available on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio! 📬 Don’t miss this edition—hit subscribe for weekly insights into emerging market trends, tech breakthroughs, and actionable strategies. 💬 What’s your take on how AI is shaping financial services globally? Share your thoughts in the comments! #AI #FinTech #EmergingMarkets #GenerativeAI #Innovation #Newsletter

Quona is hiring as our platform expands! We are a fantastic place for performance-with-purpose talent looking to leverage their investment skills to help catalyze inclusive growth globally. Please see job description below and check out www.quona.com/careers for others. Feel free to reach out to me directly with queries or recommendations!