PULA
Overview
Type: Private Limited Company
Funding: Equity and Grants
Target: Not publicly disclosed
Stage: Series B
Summary
Pula is an insurtech company that specializes in providing smallholder farmers with agricultural insurance and digital solutions to mitigate risks and enhance productivity.
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Pula delivers innovative agricultural insurance and digital products to smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia. By leveraging technology, satellite data, and on-the-ground partnerships, Pula enables farmers to secure their livelihoods and protect their crops against unpredictable weather events and pests. In collaboration with governments, NGOs, and the private sector, Pula aims to drive financial inclusion and agricultural resilience for millions of small-scale farmers.
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Pula was founded in 2015 by Rose Goslinga and Thomas Njeru, two entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of agriculture and a passion for addressing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. Their combined experiences in microinsurance, agricultural technology, and risk management led them to create Pula, a platform dedicated to providing insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of small-scale farmers in emerging markets.
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THOMAS NJERU: CEO and Co-Founder
ROSE GOSLINGA: President and CEO
SARFRAZ SHAH: Director of Insurance
JAMES OBAROWSKI: VP Global Field Operations
CRISTIAN ANDREI: VP Product
KULSOOM ALLY: Head of Partnerships
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Pula has raised a total of $9.6 million through six funding rounds, with its most recent funding round being a Series B in January 2021. This funding history indicates that Pula has attracted significant investment from venture capital firms, development finance institutions, and impact investors.
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Contact: info@pula.io