Zazu Global
OperatingZazu Global empowers African SMEs with digital banking, invoicing, and cash flow management tools.
- Financial Services
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Seed
- Founded 2024
- get-zazu.com ↗
- Total raised
- $1M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Seed
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2024
- Investors
- 8
- on record
- Employees
- 1-10
About Zazu Global
Zazu Global is a Cape Town–based fintech startup founded in 2024 to transform banking for African SMEs. Positioned as a digital financial operating system, Zazu provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with modern tools for invoicing, bookkeeping, cash flow management, and business banking. Its mission is to replace outdated banking experiences with accessible, growth-oriented solutions tailored to the “missing middle” of Africa’s economy. Backed by investors including Plug and Play Ventures and Launch Africa, Zazu raised $1 million in 2025 to expand across South Africa and Morocco, positioning itself as a trusted partner in SME financial empowerment.
Zazu Global funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Zazu Global has raised $1M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Seed announced 22 Jul 2026.
Who has invested in Zazu Global
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | Zazu Global Seed | Launch Africa | Not disclosed |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Zazu Global Seed | Plug and Play +5 | $1M |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Zazu Global Seed | Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator | Not disclosed |
Zazu Global founders & team
Full team →- Germain BahriCo-Founder & CGO
- Rinse JacobsCo-Founder & CEO
- Mikael HenrikssonChief Technology Officer
Zazu Global competitorssame sector · similar funding
- Zande AfricaJohannesburg, South Africa
- HsabatiCasablanca, Morocco
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Frequently asked about Zazu Global
- Where is Zazu Global based and when was it founded?
- Zazu Global is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2024.
- Who founded Zazu Global?
- Zazu Global was founded by Germain Bahri (Co-Founder & CGO) and Rinse Jacobs (Co-Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Zazu Global?
- Rinse Jacobs is Zazu Global's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Zazu Global raised?
- Zazu Global has raised $1M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Jul 22, 2026.
- Who has invested in Zazu Global?
- Backers include Launch Africa, Plug and Play, Zachariah George, Sophie Guibaud and 4 others.
- What sector is Zazu Global in?
- Zazu Global operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Enterprise Software.
