Quona 2026 Summer Investment Associate (EMEA Team - London/Dubai/Cape Town)

Quona Capital is a venture capital firm investing in financial technology companies in emerging markets. We are looking for four high-performing professionals to join Quona's global teams during the Summer of 2026 for 10-week internships. These interns will focus on Africa and MENA, working directly with Quona investment team members based in London and Cape Town, and will also collaborate with Quona's global investment and platform teams in North America and Latin America.

Quona was established in 2015, with a vision to back innovators enhancing the quality and availability of financial products and services for underserved consumers and enterprises through business model innovation and smart leveraging of technology. Today, Quona manages approximately $800M, has 70+ portfolio companies across our core funds, and is backed by a marquee group of global investors. We are a diverse team of 27 professionals who collectively speak 20 languages. Our team spans the globe, and we are deeply embedded in the regions in which we work. Our team members work from locations like São Paulo, Mexico City, Bangalore, Cape Town, Singapore, London, New York, and Washington DC - to name a few! We deeply value collaboration and learning, and are looking forward to growing our team with individuals who embody our key values: Impact, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

Role responsibilities

• Source and filter investment opportunities, building a network within the fintech space. The candidate should be open and excited to represent the firm in ecosystem events and connect with founders and peer investors.
• Directly support the investment team members to conduct business, financial, and technology due diligence, helping move deals through the investment process to closing.
• Develop financial models and company valuation analyses.
• Conduct thematic research and competitive deep dives within fintech sub-sectors.
• Support portfolio companies and management teams on short-term operational projects as well as long-term decision-making.
• Other projects as developed by the respective regional teams.

Application Material

• Link to Workable Application
• Resume
• Cover letter (why would you like to intern at Quona and what makes you a good candidate)
• Your target location/team (EMEA - London or Dubai, Bangalore, or Singapore)
• One-page (max) essay: Please comment on a recent podcast, LinkedIn post, or other publication from a Quona team member (see website or LinkedIn page). What comments or analysis piqued your interest?

Deadline

Please submit your application and supporting materials by Friday March 6, 2026. Quona seeks to coordinate the start of the 10 week internships to the extent possible but we can be responsive to individual circumstances of selected candidates. Candidates of all backgrounds, including women and those belonging to underrepresented minorities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a top tier MBA or graduate degree program.
• Enthusiasm for technology, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and investing.
• Team player mentality - ready to support the team in achieving collective goals.
• Drive, hunger, humbleness, adaptability, curiosity and openness.
• Exceptional analytical skills and desire to produce consistent top-tier quality work.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced team that is geographically distributed.
• Excellent English business writing and communication skills.
• The position is open to multiple previous backgrounds. The ideal candidate has 3 or more years of experience either:

• Evaluating investment opportunities - ability to quickly identify and analyze the key questions, risks, or upsides to an investment.
• Leading buy-side / sell-side transactions, including but not limited to M&A, primary and secondary transactions, in technology and/or financial services sectors.
• Identifying and implementing strategic, commercial, and/or operational improvements in fast-paced environments directly in scaling or scaled companies, or indirectly within a high-performing management consulting group.
• Launching an entrepreneurial endeavor with clear objectives, plans, and initial traction - either as founder or early employee.

Benefits

A weekly stipend, exposure to global start-ups, opportunities to grow and learn, and people who are fun to work with!