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INVESTMENTS ASSOCIATE/ANALYST

Operations
Kenya
Contract


Pananet biz Africa is seeking a proactive Investment Associate/Analyst to bridge the gap between promising entrepreneurs and capital providers. You will work closely with our most promising founders, ensuring they are investment-ready and effectively connected with VCs, angel investors, and impact funds across the continent. This role is critical to proving the long-term viability and impact of our accelerator programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deal Sourcing & Vetting: Identify high-potential startups within our portfolio that are ready to raise external capital.

  • Investment Readiness Coaching: Provide intensive one-on-one coaching to founders on financial modeling, valuation, cap tables, and effective pitch delivery.

  • Documentation Support: Help entrepreneurs prepare all essential investment documents, including data rooms, pitch decks, and legal paperwork.

  • Investor Relations (IR): Build and maintain relationships with VCs, angel networks, development finance institutions, and corporate VCs (like those at Google or MTN).

  • Deal Structuring: Offer guidance on term sheets and investment structures common in the African startup ecosystem.

  • Portfolio Tracking: Monitor the fundraising progress of alumni companies and report outcomes to the MEL Officer and senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: 2–4 years in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or a related corporate finance role. Experience working with startups is a major advantage.

  • Hard Skills: Exceptional financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence capabilities. Must be a "numbers person."

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. CFA certification is a strong plus.

  • Network: Existing relationships with the African investor community is highly desirable.

  • Soft Skills: High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive financial data; a clear communicator and patient coach.

Why Join Pananet biz Africa?

  • Directly facilitate capital flows into impact-driven African businesses.

  • Build your network within the African VC community rapidly.

  • A high-impact role with clear, quantifiable outcomes (total capital raised by founders).

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief case study of a past deal you worked on (redacted for privacy) to careers@pananetafrica.co.ke before 21/03/2026.


Note: Pananet Biz Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Join Pananet Biz Africa to be a member.Membership of Pananet Africa is an added advantage to the applicants,For more information e-mail us at info@pananetafrica.co.ke