Corporate Finance Director - (Fundraising)

The Corporate Finance Director is a key leadership role responsible for advancing Degas’ mission to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa through innovative financial strategies. This position requires a proven ability to raise capital for startups operating in emerging markets, particularly those focused on agriculture and technology. As our Corporate Finance Director, you will spearhead equity and debt fundraising initiatives, targeting investors with expertise in impact investing and emerging market opportunities. We’re looking for someone with a deep passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers, along with the knowledge, network, and grit to raise capital for Africa-based startups. This role involves comprehensive fundraising leadership, including investor engagement, financial modeling, due diligence, term negotiations, and closing. You’ll work closely with our CEO, CFO, and teams across our Japan headquarters and Ghana subsidiary to drive financial strategy and operations.