We’re Andrew and Anny, co-founders of Mona. As first-generation Americans whose families came from Egypt and Taiwan, entrepreneurship has played a critical role in our family stories. We saw early on how important access to funding can be for business owners – and how difficult it can be to navigate a complex capital landscape.

Accessing capital remains a challenge for many businesses, especially in a fragmented funding ecosystem. It can be time-consuming, stressful, and opaque for business owners trying to identify and secure the right financing options, and these barriers can be even greater for entrepreneurs who have been underserved by traditional financial institutions.

We launched Mona while at Stanford to help address this. From home care services and restaurants to consumer brands and more, we’ve worked with thousands of entrepreneurs to connect them with capital options that fit their needs, along with guidance throughout the funding process. Mona is open to all businesses, and we’ve supported entrepreneurs in more than 200 cities across the U.S.

What continues to motivate our team is the opportunity to support entrepreneurs building and running impactful businesses across the country. Our mission is to power capital access for businesses across the U.S. and help create a funding landscape that is easier to navigate, more effective, and works for more business owners.