At Pula, we are radically restructuring agricultural insurance, using technology to insure the previously unbanked, uninsured, untapped market of 1.5 billion smallholders worldwide. We work in eight countries across Africa and Asia, facilitating crop and livestock insurance cover to hundreds of thousands of farmers.
This role is for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. You will identify and evaluate high-potential businesses, engage with founders, and help shape the systems that define the Xcelerator. What matters most is your commercial insight and entrepreneurial experience, rather than a purely formal finance background. You will scout opportunities, perform due diligence, and recommend investments.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluation: Lead the evaluation of prospective companies, focusing on commercial potential, scalability, and strategic fit.
Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence across financials, operations, and business fundamentals, emphasizing practical insights.
Founder Engagement: Engage directly with founders and senior management to test assumptions and assess capability.
Financial Reporting: Reconstruct financials where needed and prepare internal investment memos for decision-making.
Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential companies.
Execution: Operate as a hands-on execution lead, personally driving outputs.
Internal Systems: Contribute to designing internal systems to track and accelerate portfolio companies.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Experience: 5–10 years of experience with a strong entrepreneurial or commercial investment background.
Backgrounds Considered: Former co-founder/startup operator; Venture capital, private equity, or corporate M&A; Strategic investment or corporate development experience.
Education: Minimum of a BA/BSc/HND qualification. Formal finance qualifications are helpful but practical experience is prioritized.
Analytical Skills: Skilled at evaluating business models, unit economics, and growth potential.
Communication: Comfortable engaging directly with founders and management teams.
Mindset: Experienced in working in small, high-trust teams and taking full ownership of projects. You must be hands-on and execution-focused, not purely advisory.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Pula recruitment portal on BambooHR by following the application link: Apply Here
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should go to the Pula career portal on BambooHR to apply. Use the following link: https://pula.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or click the apply button on the MyJobMag page.
