Team Learn more about the skilled, passionate and dedicated Africa team. Katapult Africa Team Beniamino Bruno Venture Partner, Katapult Africa Read more Email bruno@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to 8 years experience as an angel, M&A specialist and operator at C-suite level In venture-backed African startups. Fabrice Boullé Portfolio Advisor, Katapult Africa Read more LinkedIn Go to Paulina Jaeck Finance Manager Read more Email pj@expgroup.no LinkedIn Go to Works closely with the companies within the group and is responsible for budgeting, cash flow, annual reporting, and financial and legal tasks. Has 10 years + experience from several industries and has a passion for sustainable businesses. Philip Gasaatura Operating Partner Read more Email philip@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Founder, angel investor and venture builder, scaling tech startups in Africa. Structured Rwanda’s govt backed VC fund, following 12 years in UK investment banking. Tharald Nikolai Nustad Founder & Owner General Partner Read more Email tharald@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Serial entrepreneur and venture impact investor invested in 120 tech-companies in 40 countries with a proven track and exits. Founder of Katapult and investor in the funds. Early investor in Otovo and Huddly. Involved in all Katapult accelerator and follow-on investments. Yann Vaudin Investment Associate Read more Email yann@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Manages dealflow for Katapult Africa and Katapult Ocean Asia, from sourcing and screening to investment committee preparation and cohort selection. Background in climate-focused venture investing and ecosystem building across emerging markets, with experience in due diligence and investor readiness support. ESSEC Business School graduate.
Beniamino Bruno Venture Partner, Katapult Africa Read more Email bruno@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to 8 years experience as an angel, M&A specialist and operator at C-suite level In venture-backed African startups.
Paulina Jaeck Finance Manager Read more Email pj@expgroup.no LinkedIn Go to Works closely with the companies within the group and is responsible for budgeting, cash flow, annual reporting, and financial and legal tasks. Has 10 years + experience from several industries and has a passion for sustainable businesses.
Philip Gasaatura Operating Partner Read more Email philip@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Founder, angel investor and venture builder, scaling tech startups in Africa. Structured Rwanda’s govt backed VC fund, following 12 years in UK investment banking.
Tharald Nikolai Nustad Founder & Owner General Partner Read more Email tharald@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Serial entrepreneur and venture impact investor invested in 120 tech-companies in 40 countries with a proven track and exits. Founder of Katapult and investor in the funds. Early investor in Otovo and Huddly. Involved in all Katapult accelerator and follow-on investments.
Yann Vaudin Investment Associate Read more Email yann@katapult.vc LinkedIn Go to Manages dealflow for Katapult Africa and Katapult Ocean Asia, from sourcing and screening to investment committee preparation and cohort selection. Background in climate-focused venture investing and ecosystem building across emerging markets, with experience in due diligence and investor readiness support. ESSEC Business School graduate.
