Recently Funded Startups in Zimbabwe (Nov-2025)
Last Updated: 21-Nov-2025
Zimbabwe’s startup ecosystem has been gradually evolving, with an increasing interest from investors and entrepreneurs alike. Despite facing economic challenges, the country is home to a set of innovative startups that are beginning to attract attention, particularly in sectors like financial services. This budding scene indicates a resilience among local entrepreneurs who are seeking to leverage technology and new business models to drive growth and development in the region.
In November 2025, the landscape for Zimbabwean startups witnessed a significant milestone as funding activity resumed with the first successful raise of the year. With a total of $12 million secured predominantly in the financial services sector, it signals a renewed confidence in the country’s potential for startup-driven economic transformation. Such funding plays a crucial role in enabling startups to scale operations, enhance product offerings, and ultimately contribute to job creation and economic stability.
Funding Highlights
- Total startups tracked: 2
- Startups that raised funding last year: 0
- Startups that raised funding this year: 1
- Total funding raised this year: $12 million
- Largest deal: PremierCredit, Seed, $12 million
- Top Industries by funding amount: Financial Services, $12 million
- Top industries by number of deals this year: Financial Services, 1 deal
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Zimbabwe
| Company | City | Country | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PremierCredit | Harare | Zimbabwe | Seed | $12M | 2025-04-08 | Financial Services |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Zimbabwe?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.
Q2. How many startups in Zimbabwe were funded this year and how many are tracked overall?
One startup raised funding in Zimbabwe so far this year; we track 2 startups in total and none raised funding last year.
Q3. Which industries are trending in funding in Zimbabwe?
Financial Services is the clear leader with $12M raised this year (PremierCredit seed round); no other industries recorded funding this year.
Q4. How can I connect with these startups in Zimbabwe?
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Q5. What were the largest deals among recently funded startups in Zimbabwe?
The largest deal was PremierCredit’s $12M seed round; total funding tracked this year is $12M across 1 deal.
