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Jonathan Whittle

Managing Partner at Quona Capital

United States

Overview 

Jonathan Whittle is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Quona Capital, an impact-focused venture capital firm investing in FinTech companies at Series A and Seed stages in Washington, D.C. His notable career highlights include leading investments in companies like Klar and Addi, and holding key roles at Accion and Acesso Soluções de Pagamentos. Whittle's extensive experience includes serving as Managing Director at Accion, where he led the Frontier Investments Group, and as Co-Founder & CEO of Acesso Soluções de Pagamentos, demonstrating a strong track record in business strategy, private equity, and entrepreneurship within the Latin American market.

Work Experience 

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Quona Capital

  • Co-Founder and Managing Partner

    2015 - Current

Quona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative fintech companies in emerging markets.

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Accion

  • Managing Director, Frontier Investments Group

    2014 - 2015

Accion Serving San Diego is a local microlender.

Raised $300,000.00 from Wells Fargo.

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Acesso Soluções de Pagamentos

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2014

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    2010 - 2013

Darby Overseas Investments (Franklin Templeton)

  • Principal, Head of Darby Technology Ventures

    2002 - 2011

    Investment professional at Darby, the emerging markets focused private equity arm of Franklin Templeton. Responsible for technology, telecom and media investments in Latin America. Head of Darby Technology Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on innovative Latin American companies. Investments include: o Ativi (Brazil) – agent network for mobile top-up and bill payment. Sold to Euronet (EEFT). o Certisign (Brazil) – online security services provider, leading issuer of digital certificates for tax filings and digital invoicing. Represented Darby on board of directors through October 2013. o Spring Global (Brazil/Global) – mobile enterprise software. Chairman of the board from 2006-2008. o Exactus (Costa Rica) – ERP software for small and mid-sized businesses. Acquired by Softland, a Spanish ERP company. o Jackbe (Mexico/US) – real-time analytics software. Acquired by Software AG (FWB: SOW). o EWI Prepaid (US/Mexico) – prepaid payment processing and distribution. Acquired by BlackHawk Networks (HAWK).

Optiglobe Communications (now Tivit)

  • President, Optiglobe Argentina

    2000 - 2001

Diveo Broadband Networks (acquired by UOL)

  • Co-Founder, Vice President of Business Development

    1997 - 2000

Radio Movil Digital Americas

  • General Manager, RMD Argentina

    1993 - 1997

Education 

Investments 

Monkey Exchange

Series A

Total funding: $18M

Kanastra

Seed

Total funding: $34M

nocnoc

Seed

Total funding: $23M

Franq

Series A

Total funding: $12M

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