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Shona Capital Zambia

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Lusaka-based SME lender providing fast, flexible loans of $10,000 to $100,000 to Zambian businesses.

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Total raised
$5M
disclosed
Last round
$5M
Debt Financing
Rounds
1
since 2025
Investors
1
on record

About Shona Capital Zambia

Shona Capital Zambia Limited (Shona Zambia) is a Lusaka-based SME lender that provides fast, flexible loans in the $10,000 to $100,000 range to businesses that fall between microfinance institutions and commercial banks, with a focus on healthcare, retail and agriculture. It uses a proprietary technology platform for credit assessment, disbursement and portfolio monitoring, reports disbursing loans within five days, and reports a pipeline of over 1,000 potential borrowers. In April 2026 TLG Capital, through its Africa Growth Impact Fund II, closed a $5 million scaling facility for the company, marking TLG's first investment in Zambia.

Shona Capital Zambia funding1 round

Shona Capital Zambia has raised $5M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $5M Debt Financing announced 08 Apr 2026.

Who has invested in Shona Capital Zambia

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
08 Apr 2026Shona Capital Zambia Debt FinancingTLG Capital$5M

Shona Capital Zambia founders & team

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Frequently asked about Shona Capital Zambia

Where is Shona Capital Zambia based and when was it founded?
Shona Capital Zambia is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia and was founded in 2025.
Who is the CEO of Shona Capital Zambia?
Kayinja Mfuni is Shona Capital Zambia's CEO.
How much funding has Shona Capital Zambia raised?
Shona Capital Zambia has raised $5M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $5M Debt Financing, was announced on Apr 08, 2026.
Who has invested in Shona Capital Zambia?
Backers include TLG Capital.
What sector is Shona Capital Zambia in?
Shona Capital Zambia operates in SME Lending and FinTech.