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They very helpful all around and communication is excellent!

Mona has been an exceptional partner throughout my grant funding journey. From the start, the team was proactive, highly organized, and deeply thoughtful in how they approached both funding matches and grant strategy. They took the time to truly understand my mission and helped translate my community impact into compelling, funder-ready narratives that felt authentic and differentiated. Their guidance went well beyond drafting applications and it felt like having a strategic advisor in my corner who was invested in my long-term success. If you’re a founder looking for a grant partner that combines rigor, insight, and genuine care, I can’t recommend Mona highly enough!

The Mona team has been instrumental in helping ILAVA secure funding, beginning with our successful Kiva campaign. Through their monthly application preparation program, they’ve strengthened our fundraising strategy, sharpened our narratives, and increased our readiness for investment. Mona is an exceptional partner excellent communicators, deeply client-centered, and incredibly resourceful. Their support goes beyond applications; they build confidence, capacity, and long-term sustainability.

Andrew and Anny are great to work with the have been helpful with the resources they provide . I highly recommend them.

Anny and Andrew are a power couple empowering small businesses. Their drive for this mission originates from their mutual back stories of coming from hard working immigrant parents. Our business was fortunate enough to connect with them through MADEINNYC and we have now submitted two impeccably drafted grants with their assistance. We have been duly impressed with their level of professionalism and attention to detail and we look forward to pursuing other funding opportunities with them soon!

Seren Morey
Guerra Paint & Pigment Corp

As a small business owner I can’t thank Mona team enough for all the great things that they do to help small businesses. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the help and support that I got through Mona team. Working with Andrew and Anny have helped me and my business in so many ways. I can’t recommend them enough!! It’s an absolute pleasure and privilege to be working with them. Thank you guys for everything you do to support all small businesses. Blessings

The Mona team is great. They have really helped me with all of my business needs which includes but not limited to grants business funding lending marketing AI.
Definitely worth the investment

Mona has been really helpful in assisting our company get a 0% interest loan! Their support in applying for grants every month has also been invaluable, as it saves me a lot of time. I would highly recommend their services!!

My experience with Mona has been genuinely excellent. What stands out most is that this is not just capital... it’s founder-aligned support designed for people actually building businesses, not just pitching decks.

The process was clear, respectful, and efficient, with strong communication throughout. Mona’s team understands the realities of early-stage operators: cash flow timing, execution risk, and the need for flexibility without predatory terms. The platform and guidance feel intentionally built for founders who are mission-driven and serious about long-term sustainability.

What I appreciated most is that Mona treats founders like partners, not numbers. There’s a strong emphasis on impact, transparency, and responsible growth, which is rare in alternative financing. I would absolutely recommend Mona to founders looking for non-dilutive capital paired with thoughtful support.

Mona Ventures played a pivotal role in helping me secure funding for my Kiva loan, and I’m deeply grateful for their support. As a mission-driven founder building a clean beauty brand rooted in health education, faith, and community, having Mona Ventures believe in my vision meant everything. Their guidance, advocacy, and commitment to uplifting underrepresented entrepreneurs helped turn a critical funding goal into a reality. Because of their support, I’m now able to take my business to the next level and reach more women with non-toxic solutions that truly honor their health. Mona Ventures doesn’t just support businesses — they champion purpose, impact, and people. Thank you for all you do!

Mona has been an incredible support throughout my entire financing journey and in learning what it means to be a new entrepreneur. Working with Mona has been a great experience. They provided me with very thoughtful guidance on grants and loan opportunities and helped me move forward with clarity and confidence. The involvement of the Mona team, including Andrew and Anny, has been fundamental. I don’t know how they do it, but they’re always on top of everything I’m working on, making the process of starting a new business in the United States so much smoother. I truly appreciate all of their support and contributions.

Mona has been an incredible resource for me as a small business founder. The team is responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in helping entrepreneurs succeed long-term, and not just in the moment. Andrew and Anny in particular have gone above and beyond in helping me navigate grants, funding strategy, and bigger-picture planning. They even supported me in successfully solidifying a Kiva loan in the past, and continue to support my business as it grows. It’s rare to find a platform that combines smart tools with real, human guidance. I’m truly grateful for Mona and highly recommend them to any founder.

The team at Mona is excellent! I appreciate their attention to detail and diligence in working with the business owners that they serve.

From start to finish, the support I received from Mona and the team was professional, encouraging, and truly meaningful.

They took the time to explain the process, answer my questions, and guide me with patience and clarity. What stood out most was the human side of their support, they genuinely cared and made the experience feel less overwhelming and more empowering.

I’m grateful for their guidance and I highly recommend Mona and the team to anyone looking for thoughtful, reliable support in their business journey.

Mona has been an invaluable partner as I navigated grants, loans, and alternative funding for my food manufacturing business.

The team is proactive, highly organized, and genuinely understands how founders operate under real constraints. They didn’t just surface opportunities — they drafted high-quality applications, kept me on track with deadlines, and helped me prioritize efforts that actually made sense for my stage.

In a short period of time, Mona supported multiple grant applications, helped with Kiva, and provided clear guidance on next steps across different funding paths. Their communication was excellent throughout, and they were thoughtful about tailoring everything to my business rather than using templates.

If you’re a founder who doesn’t have endless time but wants to pursue non-dilutive capital the right way, Mona is absolutely worth it.

Mona has truly been a game changer for my company. Applying for grants used to feel overwhelming, almost like a part-time job. Since becoming a Mona member, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Anny and Andrew have been incredible; each month, they source relevant grants and prepare a draft of the application on my behalf. I highly recommend Mona to anyone who wants to pursue grant opportunities but doesn’t have the time to manage the process themselves.

The Mona team has been helpful, attentive and provide great guidance on opportunites that match my businesses.

I discovered Mona through a Mona–JSEB workshop a few months ago, and I’m so glad I attended. Shortly after the meeting, I received personalized funding options that were truly a great fit for my business. I stayed in touch and was excited to subscribe to the Mona Funding Assistance Service.
Anny and Andrew are truly the best!!! Their communication is quick, thoughtful, and always personalized, and you can genuinely see the passion they have for their work. I really appreciate the individual attention they give my business and am incredibly thankful that I took a chance and attended the initial workshop.

The team is very responsive and are always cc'd in all communication so it's amazing and also reassuring to get such a quick reply from someone from the team. In addition, they are expert guides who navigate me through what can be an overwhelming and nerve wracking process of completing grant applications. I am highly pleased with their support and attentiveness to my grant needs by finding relevant grants for which to apply.

I was introduced to Mona through the University of Chicago, and it has been one of the most supportive and impactful experiences for my business. As the founder of TL IT Solutions, I’ve received personalized help with grant applications, funding guidance, and overall strategic support.
The Mona team truly listens and understands small business challenges. Every interaction has been thoughtful, professional, and empowering. They’ve helped me communicate my vision more clearly and pursue funding opportunities I wouldn’t have tackled alone.
I’m incredibly grateful for their continued partnership and highly recommend Mona to any entrepreneur looking for hands-on, mission-driven support.