Company profile
Zazu Global GmbH
Zazu Global GmbH was founded in 2024 in Berlin, Germany, by Rinse Jacobs and Germain Bahri, both former employees at German banking-as-a-service unicorn Solarisbank. The company serves African small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa and Morocco. Zazu provides a comprehensive digital financial operating system designed specifically for SMEs, combining core banking services, business accounts, payment cards, and real-time transfers with integrated financial management tools, including invoicing, bookkeeping, tax management, payroll, and cap-table management. Operating under a transparent tiered pricing model, Zazu partners with regulated commercial banks in each market while focusing on delivering seamless third-party integrations and superior user experience. Zazu has established over 20 ecosystem partnerships, including Paystack, Shopstar, Ozow, iKhokha, and Lula.
- Sector
- Financial services / B2B Payments, Digital Banking
- Markets
- Morocco, South Africa
- Founded
- 2024
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Startup
- Capital raised
- $3m
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B Transactional, Financial Services, Subscription
Products and services
Business Accounts, Digital Incorporation Services, Invoice Management, Expense Management, Bookkeeping Tools, Cash Flow Management, Payroll Services & Tax Management
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | Launch Africa Ventures invests in Zazu's operations in South Africa | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Morocco |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Plug and Play Ventures & Angel Investors' Pre Seed investment in Zazu's operations for USD 1 million | Venture Capital | $1m | South Africa |
Source: Partner Researchers.