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Pula

Nairobi, ZA · Founded 2014 · 523 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Damien van der Bijlunlockedknows Rose Goslinga · together at University of Amsterdam (overlapped)
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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.

AgTechClimate TechInsurTech

Founders & leadership

Pula was founded in 2014 by Thomas Njeru and Rose Goslinga.

TNThomas Njeru
Thomas NjeruinCo-Founder and CEO
RGRose Goslinga
Rose GoslingainCo-Founder and PresidentRose Goslinga co-founded and leads Pula, an insurance technology company providing crop protection and financial solutions to smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia. She previously worked on the Kilimo Salama program at the Syngenta Foundation and holds a Master's degree from the University of London.

Investors · 10

Accion✓ verifiedWashington, D.C. · $1M
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation✓ verifiedSeattle
International Finance Corporation✓ verifiedWashington D.C. · $20M – $500M
Mulago FoundationSan Francisco · $200K
TLcom CapitalNairobi · $500K – $10M
IFCreported · 2 sourcesAuburn

Also in the syndicate · 4

BlueOrchardleadHesabu CapitalInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)Private Sector Window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$20M disclosed across 1 round · 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)

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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Kenyan agri-tech startup Pula raises $20m Series B funding round - Disrupt Africadisruptafrica.com · Apr 2024Kenyan InsurTech Pula secures $20m in Series Bfintech.global · Apr 2024Pula raises $20 million in Series B funding to provide insurance to 100 million African farmers - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Businessinnovation-village.com · Apr 2024Pula Raises US$20 Million Series B Funding to Expand Agricultural Insurance Coverage Across Emerging Markets | Insurtech Insightsinsurtechinsights.com · Apr 2024Pula Bags $20 Million Series B Funding To Further Expansionigrownews.com · Apr 2024Pula raises $20M Series B to provide agricultural insurance to farmers in Africa, Asia and LatAm | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2024TLcom leads a $6M Series A funding round in insurtech platform, Pulaiafrikan.com · Jan 2021

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, IFC.
How much funding has Pula raised?
Pula has disclosed $20M raised across 1 round.
Where is Pula headquartered?
Pula is headquartered in Nairobi, ZA.