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Preference for candidates in Africa or countries where Pula has an office (Ethiopia, Maputo, Uganda, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Lusaka, Kenya).</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Reports to: President &amp; Co-Founder</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(60, 120, 216); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219)\">About Pula Xcelerator</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Pula Xcelerator is Pula’s internal M&amp;A and strategic investment vehicle, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and accelerating high-potential businesses across Africa. We enable selected companies to scale using our distribution, data, and partnership networks.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We focus on enterprises generating at least $500K in annual revenue in agriculture, insurance, financial services, or technology. Through structured acceleration, funding pathways, and hands-on operational support, the Xcelerator helps ambitious teams turn proven solutions into continent-wide scale.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About the Role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This role is for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. You will identify and evaluate high-potential businesses, engage with founders, and play a key role in shaping the systems that define the Xcelerator.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">As an Investment Manager, you will take ownership of the investment process, from sourcing opportunities through to evaluation and execution.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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 lead investment recommendations.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Lead evaluation of prospective companies, focusing on commercial potential, scalability, and strategic fit</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Conduct end-to-end due diligence across financials, operations, and business fundamentals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Engage directly with founders and senior management to test assumptions and assess capability</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Reconstruct financials where needed and lead preparation of investment memos for decision-making</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Build, own, and actively manage a pipeline of high-potential companies</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Take ownership of deal execution, including structuring and closing</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Operate as a hands-on execution lead, personally driving outputs</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contribute to designing and refining internal systems to track and accelerate portfolio companies</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Candidate Profile</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">10+ years’ experience with a strong entrepreneurial or commercial investment background:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Venture capital, private equity, or corporate M&amp;A experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strategic investment or corporate development experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Former co-founder/startup operator</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated experience in investment transactions (sourcing, diligence, negotiation and execution)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Skilled at evaluating business models, unit economics, and growth potential</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Comfortable engaging directly with founders and senior stakeholders</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experienced in small, high-trust teams, taking full ownership of projects</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Hands-on, execution-focused; not purely advisory</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Formal finance qualifications helpful, but practical experience prioritized</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Personal Attributes</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Entrepreneurial and commercially curious</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">High ownership and accountability</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Clear thinker, able to explain insights without jargon</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">What Pula Will Bring to the Table</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Growth Potential:</span><br>At Pula, we are building the systems that enable farmers worldwide to access insurance, using technology to insure the previously uninsured. We operate across multiple markets and continue to scale rapidly.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Market Leader:</span><br>Pula is a leading player in its category with significant reach and impact.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Strong Backing:</span><br>Backed by leading venture capital investors and global institutions, with a strong track record.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Impact &amp; Opportunity:</span><br>A high-impact role with the opportunity to shape investment strategy and scale businesses across the continent.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Leadership &amp; Culture:</span><br>A culture of transparency, respect, execution, and continuous development.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Purpose:</span><br>A rare opportunity to combine professional growth with meaningful impact in emerging markets.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Remuneration:</span><br>Competitive base salary aligned to seniority, with performance-based upside and long-term incentives.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">To learn more about Pula:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_goslinga_crop_insurance_an_idea_worth_seeding?language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">TED Talk</span></a>: <span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Crop Insurance, an Idea Worth Seeding</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/03/business/microinsurance-africa-thomas-njeru.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">New York Times</span></a>: <span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\">He Grew up on a Farm. Now, He Helps Protect Them</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219)\"><a href=\"https://www.economist.com/international/2019/08/22/the-poor-who-most-need-insurance-are-least-likely-to-have-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">The Economist</span></a></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219)\">: </span>The Poor, Who Most Need Insurance, Are Least Likely to Have It</span></span></p>",
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