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Pula

[Whitehouse.gov] Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa

In Lusaka, Zambia, in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for the private sector to promote and enhance climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation across Africa, the private sector made over $7 billion in new commitments. Additionally, the U.S. Government is announcing new federal funding and initiatives to expand access to...

Women Making History in Fintech

There has never been a better or more exciting time to be a woman in fintech.

Three Observations from Beyond Good and One Ask: Contribute to a Purpose-Driven Fintech Business Revolution

If we ever needed it, the past 12 months have provided a stark reminder that good government, a functioning modern digital infrastructure, and a shared…

[The New York Times] He Grew Up on a Farm. Now, He Helps Protect Them.

In their Visionaries series, The New York Times selects people from all over the world who are pushing the boundaries of their fields, from science and technology to culture and sports. In their latest piece, they shine a spotlight on Thomas Njeru, the proud co-founder of Pula. Pula, a Flourish portfolio...

[The Economist] The poor, who most need insurance, are least likely to have it

This week, The Economist shines a light on how moves to expand “financial inclusion” are being extended to bring the poor insurance as well as mobile-money accounts and access to credit. In particular, they shares examples of progress from Flourish portfolio companies Toffee, Pula and MircroEnsure. On Microensure: The other...

Why We Invested in Pula: Bringing Insurance to Smallhold Farmers

Pula designs and sells ‘insurance bundles’ whereby the insurance policy is embedded in a critical farm input such as seed, fertilizer, or credit.