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Pauline Ambala

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Partnerships Manager Africa at Seedstars

Nairobi County, Kenya

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About

Pauline Ambala has over 13 years of experience in social impact strategy, with expertise in programme development, partnerships, and resource mobilization across Africa. She has managed multi-country initiatives ranging from $50K to $20M and works with nonprofits, social enterprises, and government agencies on funding, organizational systems, and impact scaling. Her focus areas include entrepreneurship, women-led enterprises, and livelihoods programs in emerging economies.

Experience

  1. ConsultingManagement Consultant2020 — 2026Nairobi County, Kenya
  2. SeedstarsProgram and Partnerships Manager, Africa2023 — 2025
  3. TriggeriseProgram Lead2022 — 2023Nairobi County, Kenya
  4. Rise & Learn GlobalProgramme and Partnerships Manager, InMySteps Programme2021 — 2022Nairobi County, Kenya
  5. Resilience Action InternationalSenior Adviser, Business Development and Programs2018 — 2019Nairobi
  6. The African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)Business Development Manager2016 — 2018Kenya (host), Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland.
  7. ArtAge UKBusiness Development and Co-ordination Lead (Work study)2014 — 2015Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  8. Vinila Trends LimitedOperations Manager2013 — 2014Nairobi, Kenya.
  9. Ahshish IndustriesTeam Leader2012 — 2013Nairobi, Kenya.
  10. SyngentaMonitoring, Evaluation and Administration - KHCP Project2012Nairobi, Kenya.
  11. SyngentaCustomer Service/ Sales Intern2011 — 2012Nairobi, Kenya

Skills & more

Leadership1Strategic Partnerships1Partner Relationship ManagementPartnership-buildingProgram ManagementBusiness Strategy and DevelopmentRelationship BuildingResource MobilizationPublic Relations2Strategic Communications2Press Releases1Corporate Communications1
+12 moreMedia RelationsInternal CommunicationsMarketingEvent ManagementStartupBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyConsultingMicrosoft OfficeResearchBusiness PlanningBusiness Process Improvement

Languages English · French

From Pauline's professional profile.

Colleagues at Seedstars

Adrien
Co-founder at Seedstars
Alisée de Tonnac
CO-CEO & CO-FOUNDER at Seedstars
Archie Moberly
PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER ASIA at Seedstars
Benjamin Benaim
Investor at Seedstars
Benjamin Benaïm
CO-FOUNDER at Seedstars
Benjamin Langer
DIRECTOR, WINNIPEG VENTURES at Seedstars
Charlie Graham-Brown
GENERAL PARTNER at Seedstars
Daniela Moreno
MARKETING MANAGER SEEDSTARS CAPITAL at Seedstars

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pauline Ambala?
Pauline Ambala has over 13 years of experience in social impact strategy, with expertise in programme development, partnerships, and resource mobilization across Africa. She has managed multi-country initiatives ranging from $50K to $20M and works with nonprofits, social enterprises, and government agencies on funding, organizational systems, and impact scaling. Her focus areas include entrepreneurship, women-led enterprises, and livelihoods programs in emerging economies.
Where does Pauline Ambala work?
Pauline Ambala is Partnerships Manager Africa at Seedstars.
Where did Pauline Ambala go to school?
Pauline Ambala studied at University of Oxford (Certificate, Project Management); Newcastle University (Master of Science - MS, MSInnovation); Alliance Francaise Nairobi (DELF A1, French Studies).

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Also attended Newcastle University141

Chris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersFreya WordsworthAssociate at Nauta CapitalJonny MuskerGeneral Counsel - Europe at Marlin Equity PartnersLiam SymingtonSenior Director at Marlin Equity PartnersAndrewInvestor at Dig Ventures Management LimitedDavid WeekesAssociate at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.

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Also attended University of Nairobi40

Ciku MugambiInvestment Director at DOB EquityNathan CheruiyotInvestment Associate at DOB EquityUtari WanjohiInvestment Principal at E3 CapitalSuki MuiaDirector at ARCH Emerging Markets PartnersJoseph IndangasiSenior Portfolio Manager at AHL Venture PartnersRichard T. TugumeInvestor at Global Social Impact Investment

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Shared employers

Also worked at Consulting159

Vlad LoktevInvestor at Index VenturesAshish GuptaChairman and Partner at MFV PartnersBrent BlakeVenture Partner at TFX CapitalKristina SimmonsInvestor at Overwater Ventures LlcLucy BradyHead of Product at Giant Ventures Global LlpCarl VogelGeneral Partner at 6th Man Ventures

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Also worked at Seedstars42

Darío VillenaPrincipal at Armilar Venture PartnersAndrew ZinchukFounding Partner at ZAS VenturesDenis EfremovPrincipal at R136 VenturesPierre-Alain MassonCEO & CO-FOUNDER at SeedstarsMichael WeberCO-FOUNDER at SeedstarsCharlie Graham-BrownGENERAL PARTNER at Seedstars

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Also worked at Syngenta25

Kiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesAriadne CaballeroInvestor at Capria VenturesShubhang ShankarManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesJan Van den BergheCo-Founder / Managing Director at Novalis BiotechWojciech GorzenPartner at Movens CapitalCamila PetignatPartner at The Yield Lab Latam

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