Zanifu
Company

Last deal

Amount

Debt Financing

Stage

21.08.2023

Date

3

all rounds

$12.3M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Zanifu provides working capital for MSME's in Africa, enabling growth in the FMCG supply chain.

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founded date

01.01.2016

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Debt Financing

IPO status

Private

Description

Zanifu is a fintech company that has developed a mobile-first microlending platform to support MSME's in Africa. Their platform is designed to work in low internet penetration environments, allowing retailers and wholesalers in the FMCG supply chain to access unsecured working lines of credit. By bringing businesses online and providing working capital financing, Zanifu aims to introduce efficiency and opportunity in supply chain operations and facilitate the growth of MSME's in Africa.
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