Kona Capital is a non-traditional private investment firm founded by Karsten J.P. Kenworthy.
The firm was originally formed around commercial real estate, with early activity focused on acquiring and repositioning properties across Oklahoma and Texas. As the firm evolved its strategy, Kona expanded into a broader range of private market investments, including manufacturing, wine importation, residential development, software, hospitality, private credit, and quantitative research.
Today, Kona Capital primarily serves as a passive stakeholder for its existing investments. Many of the firm's positions now consist of non-operating ownership, private credit, preferred equity, and other capital structure investments.
Karsten's primary professional focus is now at The Aurora Project, a quantitative investment management firm dedicated to developing and deploying sophisticated algorithmic investment strategies.
Kona Capital continues to evaluate select opportunities related to its existing portfolio, private credit investments, and long-standing relationships. If you are sourcing capital or believe an opportunity may be relevant to Kona Capital, please reach out using the contact information below.
16211 N. Scottsdale Road STE A6A #138, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254