Black Swan
OperatingFintech turning alternative consumer and MSME data into credit‑intelligence tools for financial institutions.
- Financial Services
- Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius
- Pre-seed
- Founded 2022
- bsa.ai ↗
- Total raised
- $50K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $50K
- Pre-seed
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2022
- Investors
- 1
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Black Swan
Black Swan is a Mauritius‑based fintech building credit‑intelligence infrastructure for Africa’s financial ecosystem. The company transforms alternative consumer and MSME data into actionable affordability insights that help banks, digital lenders, and fintechs make faster, fairer, and more inclusive credit decisions. By bridging the visibility gap for millions of informal‑economy customers, Black Swan enables financial institutions to unlock new lending opportunities while managing risk with greater precision. Its mission is to power a more transparent, data‑driven credit landscape across the continent, ensuring that underserved individuals and small businesses can participate fully in the formal financial system.
Black Swan funding1 round
Black Swan has raised $50K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $50K Pre-seed announced 04 Dec 2025, led by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).
Who has invested in Black Swan
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | Black Swan Pre-seed | Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) | $50K |
Black Swan founders & team
- Derick KazimotoCEO
- Davis DavidChief Data Officer
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Frequently asked about Black Swan
- Where is Black Swan based and when was it founded?
- Black Swan is headquartered in Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius and was founded in 2022.
- Who is the CEO of Black Swan?
- Derick Kazimoto is Black Swan's CEO.
- How much funding has Black Swan raised?
- Black Swan has raised $50K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $50K Pre-seed, was announced on Dec 04, 2025.
- Who has invested in Black Swan?
- Backers include Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).
- What sector is Black Swan in?
- Black Swan operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Credit.
