ZidiCircle

Learn. Connect. Invest

Zidicircle is a global cooperative providing structured pathways for the diaspora, African and International Communities to invest responsibility into Businesses in Africa and Beyond.

We believe the African diaspora represents one of the continent’s greatest untapped sources of investment capital, knowledge, and networks. By organizing this potential through a cooperative model, we empower our members to invest collectively in Africa’s future

Our Co-investment Model

Our co-investment approach allows us to either invest directly into Businesses or partner and invest alongside existing funds, angel groups, and venture networks across Africa. This strategy enables us to provide various investment opportunities in a scalable manner.

Investors Members

Our Cooperative streamlines investment agreements, administers members’ interests in private companies & Funds, and distributes profits to members. Diaspora individuals cannot otherwise directly withour having a clear and trusted structure.

First time investors are oriented through some learnings through the Zidicircle school.

Entrepreneurs

Our investors provides access to smart capital from diaspora investors who understand your market and bring valuable international connections.

Beyond capital, our structured investment process and professional representation streamline your investment journey.

Learn

Most of the diasporans do not know how to start participating, our tailor-made training responds to their realities and bridges existing entrepreneurial and investment knowledge gaps. We Provide Investor Readiness Bootcamps to entrepreneurs and Angel Investors Fellowships to starting Investors.

For Partners

Zidi is a very reliable co-creator and has collaborated with various reliable implementing partners and organizations, with proven track record of over 3 decades team experience.Whether you would like to co-create programmes or projects together or simply amplify each other’s work, we are your trusted partner

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How Cooperative Model Works

Cooperative Model

Member-driven special purpose vehicle
Pools diaspora angel investments
Technology-powered investment channel
Legally structured for group participation
Professionally managed with full transparency

How Investing Works

Collective evaluation of opportunities
Structured vehicles for portfolio deployment
Connects SMEs to pool of capital across investors
Regular reporting and oversight
Professional administration of member interests

Member Requirements

Voting Rights
Active participation in governance
Clear understanding of investment risks
Commitment to cooperative principles

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

"The bootcamp has a focus on Africa and my project focuses on African talent, the mentors have a strong track record and background so I can access advice, opportunities for funding is also attractive to me as a startup. The mentorship really intrigued me"

Caroline Kamya
“If you are feeling stuck or having questions about what your technology should look like/do this is a great program for you! It will help bring clarity to your companies vision and mission as well as what is needed from your service to make that happen!”

Caitlin Seandel
“You actually need this programme more that it needs you. To succeed as an entrepreneur, you need a bulk of knowledge and teams to work together build your venture. You will find them at Zidicircle”

Gideon Bore
“I liked the process of unboxing my business idea and assessing if it is viable or not...the BMC is a perfect microscope for any business”

Aggrey Anduuru
“I got business clarity especially in the area of value preposition. Toon was great in helping us forge deeper relations with clients during the customer journey. Fridah is Astute in product pricing and cashflow projections. Was helpful in drawing us to the reality of our business models and challenged our assumptions”

David Kimani