BigDot
OperatingBigDot empowers SMEs with blockchain-powered super app solutions.
- Financial Services
- Harare, Zimbabwe
- Seed
- Founded 2023
- bigdot.ai ↗
- Last round
- Seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2023
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About BigDot
BigDot.ai is a Zimbabwean fintech startup founded in 2023 that builds a blockchain-powered “super app” designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises digitize and grow. Headquartered in Zimbabwe, the company provides integrated tools including e-commerce, invoicing, accounting, payments, digital business cards, and customer engagement features, all tailored to the needs of African entrepreneurs. With a mission to simplify business operations and drive financial inclusion, BigDot.ai has been recognized by Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program as one of Zimbabwe’s leading innovators. The startup continues to expand its impact by empowering SMEs with affordable, accessible digital solutions across emerging markets.
BigDot funding1 round
The latest is a Seed announced 12 Aug 2025, led by Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.
Who has invested in BigDot
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | BigDot Seed | Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator | Not disclosed |
BigDot founders & team
- Mahesh PrajapatiFounder
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Frequently asked about BigDot
- Where is BigDot based and when was it founded?
- BigDot is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe and was founded in 2023.
- Who founded BigDot?
- BigDot was founded by Mahesh Prajapati (Founder).
- How much funding has BigDot raised?
- BigDot has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Aug 12, 2025.
- Who has invested in BigDot?
- Backers include Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator.
- What sector is BigDot in?
- BigDot operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Software as a Service (SaaS).
