JBJ: Jacksonville native-founded fintech lands on Inc. magazine's Power Partners list
November 6, 2025
Mona was featured in the Jacksonville Business Journal for its work bridging the capital access gap for small businesses.
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When it comes to building successful businesses, companies need access to reputable experts, tools and services.
That’s where Mona, a locally tied financial technology firm connecting small businesses with funding comes in.
Founded by Jacksonville native Andrew Hanna and co-founder Anny Dow, the company was recognized this week among the nation’s top business-to business firms — Inc.’s Power Partners.
“Whether they’re coordinating complex marketing campaigns or reliably supporting the day-to-day infrastructure of growing companies, these honorees aren’t simply B2B providers,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc., “they are true partners in helping businesses grow and succeed.”
Mona is a social venture created by Hanna and Dow while attending Harvard Law School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
The goal is simple: Bridge the capital access gap for small businesses through coaching, financial education and technology.
A class of 2023 Jacksonville Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, Hanna is an alum of Duval County Public Schools alum and University of Chicago professor. He previously founded DreamxJAX, an organization that worked to provide zero-interest loans to small businesses across the First Coast.
Mona’s small business users have noted a combination of easy-to-use technology and personalized support in finding loan and grant options, securing them, and determining their strategic use of funds to grow and scale, according to the company.
It’s open to small businesses located on the First Coast or otherwise and has partnered with entrepreneurs across more than 50 cities.
“The foundation and heart of Mona is made up of the small businesses we serve,” Dow said. “This award recognizes our deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs by coaching them on capital options and helping them secure the funding they need to grow and thrive.”
