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Pula
Nairobi, ZA · Founded 2014 · 523 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
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Pula is an investment and advisory firm that operates an accelerator program in partnership with Nigeria's Sovereign Investment Authority, supporting early-stage ventures in climate resilience, agricultural technology, insurance technology, and regulatory technology across African markets. The program provides funding, strategic partnerships, and distribution access to companies with proven revenue and paying customers.
Founders & leadership
Pula was founded in 2014 by Thomas Njeru and Rose Goslinga.
Investors · 9
How we know: Accion's portfolio page · the company's own site · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: TLcom Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · iafrikan.com · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$20M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2024
- $20Mseries BApr 2024 · 6 sources
BlueOrchard (lead), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hesabu Capital, IFC, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2021
TLcom (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pula do?
- Pula is an investment and advisory firm that operates an accelerator program in partnership with Nigeria's Sovereign Investment Authority, supporting early-stage ventures in climate resilience, agricultural technology, insurance technology, and regulatory technology across African markets. The program provides funding, strategic partnerships, and distribution access to companies with proven revenue and paying customers.
- Who founded Pula?
- Pula was founded by Thomas Njeru, Rose Goslinga in 2014.
- Who are Pula's investors?
- Pula's investors include Accion, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, International Finance Corporation, Mulago Foundation, TLcom Capital.
- How much funding has Pula raised?
- Pula has disclosed $20M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Pula headquartered?
- Pula is headquartered in Nairobi, ZA.