Jean Kyula
About Jean Kyula
Jean Kyula, Ag Head of Growth at HeliumCredit, has raised $30M in Series-B funding and aims to expand the company's impact across Africa, focusing on enhancing healthcare through digital solutions.
Jean Kyula: Ag Head, Growth at HeliumCredit
Jean Kyula serves as the Ag Head of Growth at HeliumCredit. In this role, Kyula has successfully raised $30M in Series-B funding, which has been pivotal in expanding the company's reach. Under her guidance, HeliumCredit has extended more than $3.5M in credit to over 200 healthcare facilities in Nigeria, with plans to increase the lending portfolio to 1,000 facilities by 2024.
Expansion of HeliumCredit's Reach
Jean Kyula is playing a key role in expanding HeliumCredit's reach. The company currently operates in six African markets and two GCC markets. One of the primary goals is to broaden the reach of its digital solutions, particularly HeliumOS, which is used by over 10,000 health workers to provide care to more than 1 million patients. The organization aims to help under-resourced facilities deliver high-quality care.
Funding and Collaborations
Jean Kyula has secured significant funding for HeliumCredit, including notable investments from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MSD for Mothers. These funds are earmarked for maternal health program strategies and are vital for deepening collaborations within the public health and global health communities. These partnerships are instrumental in advancing the company's mission to improve healthcare services.
Impact in Healthcare
Under the leadership of Jean Kyula, HeliumCredit has made a substantial impact in the healthcare sector. The company has worked with over 1,000 healthcare facilities and 10,000 health workers, providing them with essential credit and digital solutions. With a workforce of 150 employees across 10 countries, HeliumCredit continues to strive towards its mission of enhancing healthcare delivery in under-resourced regions.