Catalyst Fund Analyst Internship (6-month internship)

Location: Nigeria or Kenya preferred (other locations considered for exceptional candidates)
Experience: Undergraduate (final year) to 2 years of work experience
Background: STEM, Finance, Business, Economics, or adjacent analytical fields

About Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund backs early-stage tech entrepreneurs building solutions for a climate-resilient future in Africa. We invest in and support founders working across: Fintech for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate-Smart Essential Services.

The Role
We’re looking for an Analyst Intern to support our investment work. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, analytical, and excited by startups and Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

What you’ll do

• Research climate resilience sectors, business models, and market dynamics across Africa
• Support dealflow: startup screening, competitor scans, customer/market research, and write-ups
• Assist with commercial and basic financial analysis (unit economics, pricing, market sizing)
• Help maintain pipeline trackers and internal knowledge resources
• Support portfolio work as needed (e.g., partnership research, investor mapping, KPI tracking)

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate possesses the following key attributes:

1. Drive: They take initiative, execute quickly, and consistently follow through.

2. Desire to Learn: They actively seek feedback, improve rapidly, and thrive on steep learning curves.

3. Strong Interest in Startups: They exhibit curiosity about founders, business models, and the dynamics of scaling businesses in Africa.

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate clear thinking, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and high integrity.

How to apply
The application deadline is February 19th, 2026.

Successful applicants will be contacted with information regarding the next steps by February 27th, 2026.