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Lightrock, Investment Associate

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About the portfolio organization

Lightrock is a global growth equity platform investing in purpose-driven, scalable businesses that deliver strong financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental impact. In Africa, Lightrock backs high-growth, tech-enabled companies across sectors including financial services, fintech, healthcare, education, energy, and climate. 

About the Fellowship role

Lightrock is seeking an Investment Analyst or Associate to join our Africa investment team in Nairobi. The role provides exposure across the full private equity lifecycle, including investments, portfolio support, and fund-level fundraising. 

Location:  In-person, Nairobi, Kenya. Open to both local and global candidates. Organisation is willing to sponsor the right candidate.
Employment: Full-time, one-year Fellowship
Starting Date: April/May 2026

 

Key responsibilities

  • Source and evaluate growth equity investment opportunities across Africa 
  • Build financial models, conduct valuations, and support due diligence processes 
  • Prepare investment materials for internal investment committee decisions 
  • Support portfolio company monitoring and value creation initiatives 
  • Contribute to fundraising and investor relations, including pitch materials, LP analysis, and reporting 
  • Support impact measurement and reporting at fund and portfolio level 

Requirements

Experience and education:

  • Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance 
  • 3+ years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance 
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills 
  • Demonstrated interest in growth-stage investing and African markets 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Must Haves:

  • Ability to be based full-time in Nairobi 
  • Strong proficiency in financial modelling, including three-statement models and cash flow analysis 
  • Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, investment-ready written materials 

About the LGT Impact Fellowship

As part of LGT Venture Philanthropy's and Lightrock's strategic efforts to scale positive impact, the LGT Impact Fellowship was established to provide additional know-how and capacity to portfolio organizations and companies. Each year a limited number of professionals are nominated to work full-time for one year with the organizations and companies supported by LGT Venture Philanthropy and Lightrock in Africa, India and Latin America as per the above job description.
 
LGT Impact Fellows are part of an enriching cohort of like-minded Fellows. They benefit from various program activities, including a 1-week in-person kick-off workshop, webinars, access to the network and know-how of LGT Venture Philanthropy, etc.

How to apply

Submit your application via the "Apply" button. Please note that we only accept online applications and that multiple applications are not allowed. However, you are invited to mention additional preferences in your application.
Moreover, please make sure to read all information in the application form carefully and answer the questions accordingly (additional information about the questions are marked with "i").