Location: Nigeria or Kenya preferred (exceptional candidates from other locations considered)
Application Deadline: February 19, 2026
Join Catalyst Fund: Investing in Africa’s Climate-Resilient Future
Catalyst Fund is a venture capital firm backing early-stage tech entrepreneurs building solutions for a climate-resilient future across Africa.
The fund invests in startups operating at the intersection of technology, resilience, and inclusion—supporting founders addressing structural vulnerabilities across financial systems, livelihoods, and essential services.
Its thematic focus areas include:
Fintech for Climate Resilience
Sustainable Livelihoods
Climate-Smart Essential Services
As climate volatility intensifies across the continent, Catalyst Fund supports founders building scalable, commercially viable innovations that strengthen economic and environmental resilience.
The Role: Analyst Intern (6 Months)
Catalyst Fund is seeking a highly motivated Analyst Intern to support its investment and portfolio work. This role is suited to analytically strong candidates who are curious about venture capital, African startups, and climate innovation.
You will work closely with the investment team on sector research, deal screening, financial analysis, and portfolio support.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investment & Sector Research
Conduct deep-dive research on climate resilience sectors across Africa
Analyse business models, regulatory contexts, and market dynamics
Produce concise internal memos and sector briefs
2. Dealflow & Startup Analysis
Screen inbound startup applications
Perform competitor benchmarking and customer research
Draft investment screening notes and market summaries
3. Financial & Commercial Analysis
Conduct basic financial modelling
Analyse unit economics, pricing structures, and market sizing
Support commercial due diligence processes
4. Pipeline & Knowledge Management
Maintain internal pipeline trackers
Support data organisation and internal research repositories
5. Portfolio Support
Assist with investor mapping and partnership research
Track KPIs and performance indicators for portfolio companies
Who Should Apply?
Eligibility
Final-year undergraduate students to professionals with up to 2 years’ work experience
Academic background in STEM, Finance, Economics, Business, or related analytical disciplines
Ideal Candidate Profile
Drive:
Self-starter who executes with urgency and accountability
Desire to Learn:
Actively seeks feedback
Comfortable with steep learning curves
Strong Interest in Startups:
Deep curiosity about founders and venture building in Africa
Strong interest in climate innovation and resilience
Additionally, candidates must demonstrate:
Clear, structured thinking
Strong writing and research skills
Attention to detail
High integrity and professionalism
Why This Internship Matters
This role provides direct exposure to:
Early-stage venture capital investing
Climate-tech innovation in African markets
Startup evaluation and due diligence processes
Portfolio support and ecosystem mapping
For candidates interested in venture capital, development finance, climate-tech, or startup ecosystems, this internship offers rare hands-on experience within a specialised Africa-focused fund.
Application Timeline
Deadline: February 19, 2026
Next Steps Notification: By February 27, 2026
Successful applicants will be contacted with details of the next stage in the recruitment process.
APPLY FOR Catalyst Fund Analyst 2026 Internship (6-Month Programme) HERE
