2026 Cohort Application
We are currently recruiting for the 2026 Cohort. We are looking for companies with proven products and paying customers that can solve real operational, commercial, or data challenges faced by:
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Governments and Development Institutions implementing farmer-facing programs
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Insuretechs and reinsurance intermediaries looking to access underwriting capital and grow premiums
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Agribusinesses serving large smallholder farmer bases
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Ecosystem partners working at national or multi-country scale
About the Program
This program is designed for companies that are past experimentation and ready for partnership-driven growth. We work with a small number of teams in each cohort, going deep rather than wide, and where success is defined as a JV or an acquisition.
What Makes This
Accelerator Different
Products with proven traction
We partner with companies that already have paying customers, demonstrated through at least 500k in real revenue.
Access to our client network
Access to Pula’s partner network and markets is not symbolic. We will introduce you to our clients and help you grow your revenue through our distribution network.
Investment that gives you a clear view of an exit
Investment decisions are driven by strategic fit with Pula and potential for exponential scale up in Pula markets. We target to make investment through cash or Pula shares and target strategic majority stakes or JVs rather than pure financial minority stakes.
What Makes This
Accelerator Different
Products with proven traction
We partner with companies that already have paying customers, demonstrated through at least 500k in real revenue.
Access to our client network
Access to Pula’s partner network and markets is not symbolic. We will introduce you to our clients and help you grow your revenue through our distribution network.
Investment that gives you a clear view of an exit
Investment decisions are driven by strategic fit with Pula and potential for exponential scale up in Pula markets. We target to make investment through cash or Pula shares and target strategic majority stakes or JVs rather than pure financial minority stakes.
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23rd Feb – 20th Mar, 2026
We are currently recruiting for the 2026 Cohort. We are looking for companies with proven products and paying customers that can solve real operational, commercial, or data challenges faced by:
-
Governments and Development Institutions implementing farmer-facing programs
-
Insuretechs and reinsurance intermediaries looking to access underwriting capital and grow premiums
-
Agribusinesses serving large smallholder farmer bases
-
Ecosystem partners working at national or multi-country scale
23rd Feb – 20th Mar, 2026
We are currently recruiting for the 2026 Cohort. We are looking for companies with proven products and paying customers that can solve real operational, commercial, or data challenges faced by:
-
Governments and Development Institutions implementing farmer-facing programs
-
Insuretechs and reinsurance intermediaries looking to access underwriting capital and grow premiums
-
Agribusinesses serving large smallholder farmer bases
-
Ecosystem partners working at national or multi-country scale
Insurance technology
claims processing, or policy administration tools
Traceability systems
Reinsurance-facing tools or brokerage platforms
that are looking for growth and underwriting capacity
Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
around identity, digital public infrastructure and (farmer) registry systems
Cohort Strategic Focus
Applications are particularly encouraged from companies working in one or more of the following areas
Insurance technology
claims processing, or policy administration tools
Traceability systems
supply chain transparency and origin verification platforms supporting compliance, traceability, and agricultural sourcing
Reinsurance-facing tools or brokerage platforms
that are looking for growth and underwriting capacity
Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
around identity, digital public infrastructure and (farmer) registry systems
Cohort Strategic Focus
Applications are particularly encouraged from companies working in one or more of the following areas
Cohort Strategic Focus
Applications are particularly encouraged from companies working in one or more of the following areas
Insurance technology
claims processing, or policy administration tools
Traceability systems
Reinsurance-facing tools or brokerage platforms
that are looking for growth and underwriting capacity
Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
around identity, digital public infrastructure and (farmer) registry systems
Investment Pathways
01
Application & Initial Screening
1 week
You’ll fill our intake form where all applications are reviewed against:
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Strategic fit with Pula’s priority focus areas
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Revenue quality and growth trajectory
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Ability to scale through partnerships rather than balance sheet risk
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Founder and team execution strength
Application Window:
23rd Feb – 20th Mar, 2026
02
NDA Signing & Dataroom
2 weeks
We understand that you’ll be sharing confidential information with us. We will look to treat it with the utmost care.
We will ask you to share a data room with us that helps us understand your business as quickly and comprehensively as possible
03
Deep-Dive Assessment
2 weeks
Shortlisted companies enter a structured evaluation phase, which may include:
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Product, market and partnership assessment
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Financial assessment, understanding of the current financial situation of the company as well as unit economics analysis
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Reference conversations with customers or partners
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Alignment on future vision, valuation and deal structure
At the end of this phase, both sides make a clear decision on whether to proceed through a signed Expression of Interest
04
Partnership Pilot and Detailed Due Diligence
4 weeks
Selected teams work directly with Pula to identify concrete partnership use cases for Pula clients, including pitching and meeting with the clients in any of our 12 markets.
Detailed due diligence, reviewing financial, legal and tax status.
05
Commercial Partnership and Investment Decision
Where we find strong strategic and commercial alignment based on the previous steps, we may proceed through:
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Commercial contracts, revenue-sharing partnerships through Joint Ventures
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Majority stake acquisitions
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Longer-term collaboration across Pula platforms such as Pula Re
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Investment through cash or Pula shares and target strategic majority stakes
Investment Pathways
01
Application & Initial Screening
You’ll fill our intake form where all applications are reviewed against:
-
Strategic fit with Pula’s priority focus areas
-
Revenue quality and growth trajectory
-
Ability to scale through partnerships rather than balance sheet risk
-
Founder and team execution strength
Application Window:
23rd Feb – 20th Mar, 2026
1 week
02
NDA Signing & Dataroom
We understand that you’ll be sharing confidential information with us. We will look to treat it with the utmost care.
We will ask you to share a data room with us that helps us understand your business as quickly and comprehensively as possible
2 weeks
03
Deep-Dive Assessment
Shortlisted companies enter a structured evaluation phase, which may include:
-
Product, market and partnership assessment
-
Financial assessment, understanding of the current financial situation of the company as well as unit economics analysis
-
Reference conversations with customers or partners
-
Alignment on future vision, valuation and deal structure
At the end of this phase, both sides make a clear decision on whether to proceed through a signed Expression of Interest
2 weeks
04
Partnership Pilot and Detailed Due Diligence
Selected teams work directly with Pula to identify concrete partnership use cases for Pula clients, including pitching and meeting with the clients in any of our 12 markets.
Detailed due diligence, reviewing financial, legal and tax status.
4 weeks
05
Commercial Partnership and Investment Decision
Where we find strong strategic and commercial alignment based on the previous steps, we may proceed through:
-
Commercial contracts, revenue-sharing partnerships through Joint Ventures
-
Majority stake acquisitions
-
Longer-term collaboration across Pula platforms such as Pula Re
-
Investment through cash or Pula shares and target strategic majority stakes