Rafa de la Guia
InvestorPartner at Quona Capital
Mexico City, Mexico
Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $4M
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Yibo NianunlockedRafa: together at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2011–2012)
×4Rafa: together at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
×6Rafa: together at Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Rafa: together at Omidyar Network
About
Rafa de la Guia joined Quona Capital in 2019 as a Principal and became a Partner in 2022, where he sources, executes, and manages investments in Latin America. Before Quona, he spent six years at Omidyar Network investing in education, emerging technologies, and financial inclusion in Latin America and the US, and previously worked at Acumen Fund, Adobe Ventures, MezzVest, and UBS Investment Bank in London. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and law and business administration degrees from ICADE in Madrid.
Contact· observed in correspondence, not yet confirmed
- r•••@quona.comrevealunverified
Invests in
EdTechFintechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- Quona CapitalPartnercurrent2021 — presentMexico City, Mexico
- Quona CapitalPrincipal2019 — 2021Mexico City, Mexico
- AstroLabs ConsultingFoundercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- LaboratoriaBoard Member2018 — 2025Peru
- Omidyar NetworkPrincipal2015 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area, Latin America
- Omidyar NetworkInvestment Associate, Access to Capital2012 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area, Latin America
- Acumen FundSummer Portfolio Associate & Consultant2011Greater New York City Area
- New Ventures MéxicoConsultant2010Mexico City Area, Mexico
- MV CreditPortfolio Associate2007 — 2010London, United Kingdom
- UBS Investment BankAnalyst - Global Healthcare Team2006 — 2007London, United Kingdom
- UBS Investment BankSummer Analyst - Spain2005Madrid Area, Spain
Skills & more
Strategic PlanningLeadershipFinTechPrivate CreditExecutive CoachingFinancial Modeling12Valuation5Private Equity6Venture Capital6Due Diligence17Investment Banking7Entrepreneurship15
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Emerging MarketsCorporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisInvestmentsFinanceMergers & AcquisitionsPortfolio ManagementBusiness StrategyStart-upsBusiness DevelopmentLATAMMezzanineLanguages French · Portuguese · Spanish
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Investments
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Colleagues at Quona Capital
Adrienne Henderson
Senior Investment Associate at Quona Capital
Alejandro Safdie
Vice President at Quona Capital
Anuraag Dalal
Strategic Operations Associate at Quona Capital
David Mathewson
Partner/COO & Chief Compliance Officer at Quona Capital
Deidra Buissereth
Executive Office Associate & People Operations Coordinator at Quona Capital
Devin N. Dockery
Compliance Officer at Quona Capital
Elis Kwek
Investment Associate at Quona Capital
Fernanda Rezende
Analyst at Quona Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rafa de la Guia?
- Rafa de la Guia joined Quona Capital in 2019 as a Principal and became a Partner in 2022, where he sources, executes, and manages investments in Latin America. Before Quona, he spent six years at Omidyar Network investing in education, emerging technologies, and financial inclusion in Latin America and the US, and previously worked at Acumen Fund, Adobe Ventures, MezzVest, and UBS Investment Bank in London. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and law and business administration degrees from ICADE in Madrid.
- Where does Rafa de la Guia work?
- Rafa de la Guia is Partner at Quona Capital.
- What does Rafa de la Guia invest in?
- Rafa de la Guia invests in EdTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.
- What check size does Rafa de la Guia write?
- Rafa de la Guia typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
- What companies has Rafa de la Guia invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Castia, Destaxa, Global66, Klar, Monkey Exchange, Addi, Facily, Finkargo, Guru, Kovi, Solvento.
- Where did Rafa de la Guia go to school?
- Rafa de la Guia studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA, Venture Capital); Hudson Institute of Coaching (Coach Certification Program, Executive Coaching); Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE E-3 (Dual-Degree), Business Administration & Law).
- Does Rafa de la Guia lead rounds?
- Yes — Rafa de la Guia has led 5 tracked investments.
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