Company Description

Thibitisha | Pay Safely is a Kenyan platform that makes social media–based buying and selling secure by acting as a trusted intermediary between buyers and sellers. The service holds buyer funds via M-Pesa until a verified delivery and item check are completed, reducing fraud and disputes in online commerce. Thibitisha supports both buyers and sellers, offering verified posts, safe payment links, and flexible delivery options through riders, couriers, or in-store collection. The business model is simple and transparent, charging a low percentage fee on item prices without sign-up or monthly costs. Built by Matel Technologies Limited in Nairobi, Thibitisha is focused on Kenya first, with plans to expand across East Africa.

Role Description

The Investor role at Thibitisha | Pay Safely is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi County, Kenya. The investor will collaborate closely with the founding team to shape growth strategies, evaluate market opportunities, and support capital allocation decisions that advance safe online commerce in Kenya and the wider region. Day-to-day activities include reviewing financial performance, assessing risk and return profiles, participating in strategic planning sessions, and advising on partnerships that strengthen the platform’s ecosystem. The role involves monitoring key metrics, contributing to fundraising initiatives where relevant, and helping ensure that governance, compliance, and ethical standards are maintained. The investor will engage with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable scaling while preserving user trust.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and investment evaluation skills, including experience assessing early-stage or growth-stage technology ventures.
• Background in business strategy, market research, and growth planning, ideally within fintech, e-commerce, or digital platforms.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks relevant to financial and payment services.
• Ability to build relationships with founders, partners, and other investors, and to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Track record of sound decision-making, ethical judgment, and long-term value creation in investment or executive roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CFA) are an advantage.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan market, mobile money ecosystems such as M-Pesa, and regional expansion dynamics in East Africa is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in Nairobi County and actively participate in strategy discussions and key operational reviews.

• Collaborate closely with the founding team to shape growth strategies, evaluate market opportunities, and support capital allocation decisions that advance safe online commerce in Kenya and the wider region.
• Review financial performance and assess risk and return profiles.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions.
• Advise on partnerships that strengthen the platform’s ecosystem.
• Monitor key metrics.
• Contribute to fundraising initiatives where relevant.
• Help ensure that governance, compliance, and ethical standards are maintained.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support sustainable scaling while preserving user trust.

• Financial analysis and investment evaluation
• Business strategy
• Market research
• Growth planning
• Corporate governance
• Risk management
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to financial and payment services
• Relationship building
• Clear and persuasive communication
• Sound decision-making and ethical judgment

• Experience assessing early-stage or growth-stage technology ventures
• Background in business strategy, market research, and growth planning, ideally within fintech, e-commerce, or digital platforms
• Track record of sound decision-making, ethical judgment, and long-term value creation in investment or executive roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CFA) are an advantage
• Familiarity with the Kenyan market, mobile money ecosystems such as M-Pesa, and regional expansion dynamics in East Africa is highly beneficial
• Willingness to work on-site in Nairobi County and actively participate in strategy discussions and key operational reviews