Pre seed investor

Company Description YooKatale is a mobile food market that enables selling, buying, and advertising food products and services for households and commercial clients across Uganda, Africa. The company’s mission is to make food accessible everywhere and its vision is to connect people and communities to healthy food anywhere. YooKatale operates as a hybrid organization, combining physical and digital technology solutions to address everyday societal challenges. The culture is strongly customer-centric, while also valuing employee well-being and stakeholder relationships. Core values include focusing on the customer, respecting everyone and every opportunity, simplifying processes, being authentic and curious, and demonstrating resilience.Role Description The Pre seed investor role is a contract, hybrid position based in Abu Dhabi, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The individual will collaborate closely with YooKatale’s founding team to evaluate early-stage business performance, review financial models, and provide strategic input on growth plans and market expansion. Daily responsibilities include assessing investment readiness, advising on fundraising strategy, and supporting governance and risk management related to pre-seed capital. The role also involves mentoring the team on investor relations, helping refine pitch materials, and participating in key meetings with potential co-investors or partners. The Pre seed investor will contribute to aligning YooKatale’s financial and operational roadmap with its mission of expanding access to healthy food across Africa.Qualifications Experience with early-stage investing, particularly at pre-seed or seed stage, and familiarity with startup ecosystems in emerging markets.Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and valuation, including the ability to review and challenge financial models and projections.Background in venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, or related fields, with proven ability to structure and negotiate investment terms.Strategic planning and business development capabilities, including market analysis, growth strategy, and scalability assessment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to advise founders, prepare investor-facing materials, and represent YooKatale in professional settings.Understanding of technology-enabled platforms, marketplace businesses, or food and agribusiness sectors is highly beneficial.Demonstrated ability to work in a hybrid environment and across cultures, with a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and customer-centric practices.Relevant academic background in finance, business, economics, or a related discipline; advanced degrees or professional certifications are an advantage.