Mona – منى – means wish in Arabic.

Four entrepreneurs holding black gift boxes with Mona pink heart logo on it

Mona was incubated & launched at Stanford University to invest in & showcase small-business entrepreneurs. Our services are open to all entrepreneurs, and our emphasis is on fueling the dreams of underrepresented communities – especially women, people of color, and immigrant + refugee entrepreneurs.

Grace holding Mona black gift box with pink heart on it

A multi-channel platform that empowers entrepreneurs.

Mona has partnered with 100+ entrepreneurs around the world – ranging widely in background, socio-economic status, and industry – supporting them with access to capital, distribution opportunities, and more.

$500k+ in zero-interest loans

In partnership with Kiva and DreamxAmerica, we have connected 65+ entrepreneurs to ~$500k in zero-interest loans. Among this group, ~80% said they could not have gotten a loan elsewhere. All U.S. small business owners are eligible.

Andrew Leon Hanna standing in front of colorful "wall of change" at Stanford

An interview with our founder on Mona’s purpose and vision.

Andrew Leon Hanna – Financial Times award-winning author, Harvard lawyer, and UChicago Booth professor – on Mona’s vision.

What our partner entrepreneurs say.

  • "Mona has been a HUGE support to our business. They not only supported us through applying for and crowdfunding successfully through Kiva, Mona helped us secure our largest holiday bulk order to date! The critical funding and resources we’ve received have already helped us surpass our production and sales goals for 2022, and will help us work towards a new permanent home for Iber! Naturals in the near future. "

    Grace, Founder @ Iber! Naturals

  • “Working with Mona has helped me in several unexpected ways. Through this process, I’ve learned about selling my products wholesale, organizing and maintaining an inventory list, bulk ordering, packaging, and marketing. Andrew has been very supportive and guided me through every step. I feel better prepared to take on other wholesale accounts and have a better sense of how to market my products."

    Louisa, Founder @ Feast By Louisa

  • "I’ve had my life on hold forever and being a part of this box has finally given me to push to open up shop. Since my shipment to you, I’ve had the time to redesign and become much more creative with my products. I’ve sold out on most of the items I’ve posted on Etsy in just two weeks. It was a blessing to be a part of this box and I do hope that we can collaborate again in the future!"

    Sally, Founder @ XLS Creations

  • “We are grateful for the impact Mona has made on both our local and international communities. Their partnership provided income for farmers in Haiti and immigrant roasters living in Orlando. Mona is providing a unique opportunity to connect worlds that sometimes feel so far apart.  It brings cultures and creativity to life for every customer."

    Frentz, Founder @ Avanti Coffee Co.