Zambia Business Angels Network

Fueling Ambition, Unlocking Potential

Are you an Entrepreneur looking for investment?

ZBAN exists to make a difference as a key connector of private (and public) capital and support to the array of ideas, initiatives and innovations crafted in the minds of gifted entrepreneurs that need not just capital, but the guidance and expertise of individuals prepared to spend time, and risk some of their net worth to support the growth of these businesses. ​

We welcome all entrepreneurs looking for early-stage investment.

ZBAN Pitch Application Form

Testimonials

Startups

Meet some of our portfolio companies that are making a significant impact across various sectors in Zambia.
Food

Veganic Foods Africa

Convertible Debt | USD 22, 500
A company that makes accessing vegan food easy as accessing vegan food is a huge problem for many Africans and this why Veganic Food produces vegan food locally.
Food

Master cook

Convertible Debt | USD 15, 000
Provides & delivers home cooked meals for busy professionals, children’s school meals and provide home cheffing solutions. They also provide Cookery classes in schools. Mastercook has grown its flagship product the Mastercook chef competition which has expanded to Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Tech

Rivuuz

Financial Investment | USD 20, 000
An online platform that connects customers to vetted and experienced service providers experiences service providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click on the Apply for investment button under the entrepreneur tab on the website and fill in the form.

Depends on the number of applications but a month at the most.

No, we are sector agnostic (any sector can apply).

We do not have one but the highest investment made to date is USD 100, 000.

Yes

6+

Yes

It’s a fund that can double or triple an investment made by a ZBAN investor in your business. to qualify your start-up must be registered, the hub that you came through should be registered and ZBAN should be registered on the www.catalytic-africa.com platform.

Yes as far as is possible because they will help you refine your business model/idea. If you are confident that you have done that then apply directly.

 We have these but they are more out there:
  • BongoHive-Lusaka
  • Jacaranda Hub-Lusaka, Chipata & Solwezi
  • IKreate Youth Hub-Solwezi
  • WEAC-Lusaka ( has programs in other provinces)
  • AGS
  • Growth Africa
  • NTBC.
  • Equity financing
  • Convertible notes
  • SAFE
  • Debt