Quona Capital

I'm excited to join my fellow panel speakers Carly Altieri and Pete Keenan next week at the Private Funds CFO Network New York Forum on February 4-5, 2025. We'll talk about our approach to leadership and innovation as younger professionals and share our thoughts on what it takes to become a future leader in private funds finance. I hope to see you there! You can save 10% with the discount code CFONY25_SPKR. #PrivateFundsCFO #PFCFONY25 #NewYorkForum #PEIevents https://lnkd.in/eEHScGiZ

Today wasn’t just a step - it was a leap. I’ve always believed in the vision we set out to build —something truly game-changing that will redefine the very fabric of commerce like never before. I’ve designed a lot of world class infrastructures in my career but this stands out as my Mona Lisa. In just 2 months post-launch, we secured over $120M in annual recurring client fund commitments (client deposits, not transaction volume) —while being deliberate about who we partner with. Today, there is no infrastructure in South Africa capable of delivering the custom workflows for these funds except Sava's technology. I vividly remember the technical defense for our South African Reserve Bank application with Access Bank —a high-stakes moment where we had one chance to demonstrate unparalleled technical proficiency, something rarely seen on the continent. What we built is more than just a platform; it’s a work of technical art. Beautiful, functional, and unlike anything Africa has seen. To my Co-founder Federico Von Bary Landesmann : I love you bro ❤️ To the VCs who stood by us during the most challenging times—Breega (a genuinely founder-friendly fund) and Quona Capital (a visionary partner with profound expertise in the fintech landscape)—your unwavering support has been instrumental in our journey, and you both hold a special place in my heart. A heartfelt thank you to Melvyn Lubega, a unicorn founder who generously shared invaluable lessons from his own journey, and to Johan Bosini, whose guidance and time were always available when I was navigating the depths of technical challenges. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive VC structure. Big shout out to Lebogang Maimane who hit the ground running and worked closely with me over the December holidays to close one of our largest clients. To the Sava team, thanks for trusting my leadership even when it looked like there was no light at the end of the technical wilderness. And to God Almighty, thanks for giving me strength and holding my hand through this journey. I know you will only give me responsibility that I am ready for. #Psalm91 To South Africa, thanks for accepting me with open arms and giving me a foundation to build the businesses of my dreams. I’ll also be sharing more of my journey here on LinkedIn. It’s time for technical founder-CEOs to take up more space and lead from the front. Sava is officially out of stealth and I welcome you to the future of banking... 🚀 #BankTheNextBillion #Unicornby2027 #LFG

Nearshoring to Mexico is one of the biggest trends reshaping supply chains right now. And Prima is speeding up this shift - making it easier than ever for US companies to work with Mexican factories. In under three years, Prima has: • Integrated with 130+ factories • Raised $42.5M from top investors • Already Mexico’s third largest structural steel fabricator I got a chance to speak with co-CEO Daniel Autrique to learn more. — Daniel shared: → Inspiration for building Prima → Challenges of nearshoring → Prima’s model → Mexico vs China → What’s Next — Read my full Q&A with Daniel here: https://lnkd.in/g3DJ4Cd7 — 5 of my favorite takeaways: 1. The Nearshoring Story is About Reliability, Not Just Cost • Companies are switching from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” strategies • They want reliability and proximity more than cost savings • Mexico’s close location makes supply chains more dependable 2. Mexico’s Competitive Edge • Mexico has skilled workers in welding, metal mechanics, and assembly • Goods can be delivered to the U.S. in just 36 hours, skipping long ocean freight routes 3. Why Labor Availability is Key • U.S. labor shortages make Mexico’s workforce essential for growing industries • Mexico’s surplus labor helps businesses scale quickly 4. Mexico vs China • Mexico isn’t always cheaper but is faster and more reliable • Nearshoring reduces dependence on slow, uncertain ocean freight from Asia 5. About Prima • Prima handles everything: design, engineering, sourcing, production, and logistics • They aim to become Mexico’s largest manufacturing partner while boosting its economy ___ 👋 Follow to get smarter on supply chains with insights from the operators #supplychain #logistics #manufacturing #sourcing #mexico #china #nearshoring