Zazu
OperatingZazu is a money app that helps you store, use and learn about money. It’s free to join, easy to understand and makes managing money effortless.
- Banking
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Funding Round
- Founded 2015
- zazuafrica.com ↗
- Total raised
- $2.2M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Funding Round
- Rounds
- 6
- since 2015
- Investors
- 6
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Zazu
Zazu is the most helpful app to manage your finances. Our app, connected to a Mastercard® powers you to take control of how and where your money goes.
Zazu funding6 rounds
All 6 rounds →Zazu has raised $2.2M across 6 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Funding Round announced 01 Jan 2021.
- $40KSeedSeed, $40K, $40K raised to date
- $185KSeedSeed, $185K, $225K raised to date
- $328KEquity CrowdfundingEquity Crowdfunding, $328K, $553K raised to date
- $218KEquity CrowdfundingEquity Crowdfunding, $218K, $771K raised to date
- $1.4MVentureVenture, $1.4M, $2.2M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in Zazu
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2021 | Zazu Funding Round | LoftyInc Capital Management | Not disclosed |
| 25 Sep 2019 | Zazu Venture | Not disclosed | $1.4M |
| 06 Nov 2017 | Zazu Equity Crowdfunding | Not disclosed | $218K |
| 02 Nov 2017 | Zazu Equity Crowdfunding | Marc Menase | $328K |
| 10 May 2016 | Zazu Seed | Seedrs +1 | $185K |
| 30 Nov 2015 | Zazu Seed | Ignite Accelerator +2 | $40K |
Zazu founders & team
- Perseus MlamboFounder & CEO
- Alessandra MartiniCo-founder & COO
Zazu competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Zazu GlobalCape Town, South Africa
- ZazuuLagos, Nigeria
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Frequently asked about Zazu
- Where is Zazu based and when was it founded?
- Zazu is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia and was founded in 2015.
- Who founded Zazu?
- Zazu was founded by Perseus Mlambo (Founder & CEO) and Alessandra Martini (Co-founder & COO).
- Who is the CEO of Zazu?
- Perseus Mlambo is Zazu's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Zazu raised?
- Zazu has raised $2.2M across 6 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Funding Round, was announced on Jan 01, 2021.
- Who has invested in Zazu?
- Backers include LoftyInc Capital Management, Marc Menase, Key Fund, Seedrs and 2 others.
- What sector is Zazu in?
- Zazu operates in Banking, Financial Services and FinTech.
