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Executive Summary

ZimVision Studios is Built for Zimbabwe’s Growing Demand for Local Screen Content

ZimVision Studios (Pvt) Ltd is a Harare-based television and digital content production company serving broadcasters, corporates, NGOs, government departments, and streaming partners across Zimbabwe and the wider Southern African market. We produce local dramas, documentaries, lifestyle shows, branded content, and digital-first campaigns that solve a persistent market gap: too much of the available content is underfunded, inconsistent, or disconnected from Zimbabwean audiences.

Our business model is straightforward. We create broadcast-ready content from concept through delivery, and we monetise that capability through television series commissions, corporate and NGO films, and monthly digital content retainers. With a Year 1 revenue forecast of USD 900,000, a break-even revenue threshold of USD 702,700, and Year 5 revenue of USD 2,700,213, ZimVision Studios is designed as a scalable media company with strong unit economics and recurring demand.

The Opportunity in Zimbabwe’s Media Economy

Zimbabwe’s content buyers are actively looking for professional local production partners who can deliver on story quality, technical consistency, and fast turnaround. Broadcasters need more Zimbabwean programming with commercial appeal, while corporates, NGOs, and public institutions need content that communicates clearly, builds trust, and performs across television and digital channels.

ZimVision Studios is positioned to capture that demand from Harare and Bulawayo outward. We are targeting decision-makers with meaningful communications budgets, including commissioning editors, marketing managers, programme officers, and government communication teams, and we are building revenue from both recurring and project-based work.

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• Broadcasters want dependable local programming.
• Corporates need brand films and campaign assets.
• NGOs require impact storytelling and field documentation.
• Digital buyers want recurring short-form content for social platforms.
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What We Sell and Why Buyers Choose Us

We sell an integrated production service, not isolated filming hours. Our core offer includes concept development, scriptwriting, production planning, filming, editing, finishing, and packaging for TV and online distribution, allowing clients to work with one accountable supplier from brief to final delivery.

Our main revenue lines are built around the highest-value needs in the market:

• TV series and documentary production for broadcasters and regional platforms
• Corporate and NGO video production for marketing, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Branded digital content retainers for clients needing consistent monthly output

This structure gives us both scale and stability. Television commissions drive larger contract values, while corporate work and retainers smooth cash flow and improve utilisation of our production team.

Funding Requirement and Capital Structure

We are seeking USD 220,000 in total funding to fully capitalise ZimVision Studios for launch and early growth. The capital stack is deliberately balanced between founder commitment and external finance, with USD 70,000 contributed by the founder and family support, and USD 150,000 sought from investors and lenders.

The funding is structured to support the assets and working capital required to trade professionally from day one. The business is financed at 8.5% debt over 5 years, and the model supports that obligation comfortably through operating cash flow.

:::warning Capital deployment must stay disciplined
The capital raise is tied to three direct priorities:

• production equipment, editing suites, studio fit-out, branding, and registration
• working capital reserve for the first 6 months of operations
• marketing, business development, pilot production, and travel
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Headline Financial Performance

The financial model shows a business with strong top-line growth, healthy gross margins, and improving profitability across the forecast horizon. Year 1 revenue of USD 900,000 is supported by a gross margin of 53.3%, EBITDA of USD 143,970, and net income of USD 79,967.

By Year 3, revenue reaches USD 1,558,907, EBITDA rises to USD 439,455, and net income improves to USD 308,412. By Year 5, the company reaches USD 2,700,213 in revenue and USD 725,306 in net income, with a net margin of 26.9%.

At a glance

Metric	Year 1	Year 3	Year 5
Total Revenue	USD 900,000	USD 1,558,907	USD 2,700,213
Gross Profit	USD 479,970	USD 831,365	USD 1,440,024
EBITDA	USD 143,970	USD 439,455	USD 982,899
Net Income	USD 79,967	USD 308,412	USD 725,306
Gross Margin	53.3%	53.3%	53.3%
DSCR	3.37	11.67	30.20

Why This Business Is Investable

ZimVision Studios combines a real market need with a revenue model that does not depend on one buyer or one content format. The company is led by a founder with over eight years of television and film production experience in Zimbabwe, supported by Jamie Okafor in production, Sam Patel in cinematography, Drew Martinez in post-production, Taylor Nguyen in sales, Dakota Reyes in digital content, and Alex Chen in finance and operations.

That team gives us the capacity to sell, produce, and deliver professionally while maintaining cost control. It also gives investors exposure to a business that grows through repeat contracts, content ownership, and a larger share of Zimbabwe’s premium local production spend.

The investment case is clear: we are building a Zimbabwean production company with credible demand, strong margins, and a five-year path to USD 2,700,213 in revenue. The combination of broadcast work, corporate commissions, and digital retainers gives ZimVision Studios the resilience to scale sustainably and the financial profile to reward patient capital.

Company Description

ZimVision Studios (Pvt) Ltd

ZimVision Studios (Pvt) Ltd is a Zimbabwe-based television and digital content production company headquartered in Harare, with day-to-day operations anchored from our production office and studio space in Msasa. We are structured as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) under Zimbabwean law and transact in USD for all budgeting, contracting, and investor reporting.

Our business is built to serve the growing demand for locally relevant, professionally produced video content in Zimbabwe and across the wider Southern African media market. We create local dramas, documentaries, lifestyle shows, branded content, and digital-first productions for broadcasters, corporates, NGOs, and government communication teams.

ZimVision Studios was founded to close a clear market gap. Too much of the content available to Zimbabwean audiences is either underfunded, technically inconsistent, or imported without enough cultural relevance. We produce content that reflects Zimbabwean voices, languages, business realities, and social themes, while meeting the technical and editorial standards expected by broadcasters and institutional clients.

What We Do and Who We Serve

Our core service is end-to-end production. We handle concept development, scriptwriting, production planning, filming, post-production, finishing, and packaging for TV and online distribution. That allows clients to work with one accountable team from idea to final delivery, instead of coordinating multiple suppliers.

We serve four primary client groups:

• National broadcasters and regional channels that commission television series and documentary programming.
• Corporate brands that need commercial storytelling, campaign videos, internal communications, and branded content.
• NGOs and development partners that require impact-focused documentaries, awareness films, and educational video campaigns.
• Government departments and public-sector communication units that need high-quality content for public information and citizen engagement.

Our target buyers are typically commissioning editors, marketing managers, communications leads, and program managers based in Harare, Bulawayo, and other major Zimbabwean commercial centres. They usually have annual communications budgets above USD 50,000 and need a supplier that can deliver consistently, on deadline, and with a polished broadcast look.

Our service mix is designed for both recurring and project-based demand

ZimVision Studios earns revenue from three main streams:

• TV series and documentary production
• Corporate and NGO video production
• Branded digital content retainers

That mix gives us both larger-ticket commissions and monthly recurring work. It also reduces dependence on a single customer type, which is important in a market where commissioning cycles can shift quickly.

Legal Structure, Ownership, and Control

ZimVision Studios operates as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd), which gives us a clear commercial structure for investor participation, contracting, and liability management. The company is majority owned by the founder, with a small equity stake held by a silent partner who supports our growth and business network.

The ownership structure is deliberately simple. It allows for efficient decision-making, keeps creative control close to the business, and still leaves room for outside capital and strategic support.

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Our capital structure is built for disciplined growth.

• Equity capital: USD 70,000
• Debt principal: USD 150,000
• Total funding: USD 220,000
• Debt cost: 8.5% over 5 years

This structure supports equipment acquisition, working capital, and business development without overleveraging the company.
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Founding Leadership and Delivery Capability

The founder serves as Managing Director and leads creative direction, client relationships, and business strategy. I bring over eight years of experience in television and film production in Zimbabwe, including drama series, music videos, and NGO documentary projects.

Our operating leadership is built around clearly assigned responsibilities:

• Jamie Okafor, our Head of Production, brings 10 years of experience managing TV series and large-scale shoots across Southern Africa. He oversees budgets, crew coordination, schedules, and field execution.
• Sam Patel, our Director of Photography, is trained in digital cinematography and experienced in multi-camera broadcast setups and high-end commercial shoots.
• Drew Martinez, our Lead Editor and Post-Production Supervisor, handles editing, motion graphics, colour finishing, and post workflow management using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Taylor Nguyen, our Business Development and Sales lead, manages outreach to broadcasters, corporates, and NGOs, and develops proposal pipelines and partnerships.
• Dakota Reyes, our Digital and Social Content lead, focuses on short-form video, platform-native content, and audience analytics across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Alex Chen, our Finance and Operations Manager, is a qualified accountant responsible for budgeting, cash flow discipline, reporting, and operational control.

This structure gives ZimVision Studios a balance of creativity, technical execution, commercial selling, and financial discipline. It is designed to support both recurring client work and higher-value commissioned productions.

Mission and Market Positioning

Our mission is to produce world-class Zimbabwean content that is commercially viable, culturally relevant, and export-ready. We build programming that serves local audiences first, while also meeting the expectations of regional broadcasters, brand partners, and digital platforms.

We position ZimVision Studios as a mid-tier premium production house. That means we do not compete only on price. We compete on story quality, technical reliability, and the ability to package content for multiple platforms, including broadcast television and online distribution.

We are not a basic videography business. We are a full-service production company with the editorial development capability to create content that can be sold, repeated, licensed, and distributed.

What distinguishes ZimVision Studios in Zimbabwe

Our differentiation is built on three practical advantages:

• Cinematic storytelling quality with broadcast-level technical standards
• An integrated writers’ room and development process that strengthens concepts before production begins
• 360-degree delivery support that combines strategy, production, and digital distribution planning

This matters because clients do not only need a video file. They need content that performs on-air, online, and in stakeholder communications.

Geographic Base and Operating Model

Our base in Harare gives us direct access to the country’s largest concentration of broadcasters, agencies, NGOs, ministries, and corporate headquarters. From Msasa, we can manage office production efficiently while shooting on location across Zimbabwe when a project requires field access.

That operating model is practical for our sector. It keeps overhead controlled, supports fast client turnaround, and allows us to serve both urban and national storytelling needs without being tied to a single fixed studio environment.

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We are structured for execution, not just development.

• A core in-house leadership team manages creative, production, sales, and finance.
• Freelance crews can be scaled up for larger productions.
• Our workflow supports both one-off projects and monthly retainer clients.
• Our location strategy keeps us close to decision-makers while retaining national reach.
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ZimVision Studios is being built as a credible, scalable media company with a clear niche in Zimbabwe’s creative economy. Our focus on local content, premium execution, and multi-platform delivery gives us a strong commercial position with broadcasters, brands, NGOs, and public-sector clients.

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The remaining 9 sections of this document cover:

• Products and Services
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• SWOT Analysis
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• Management and Organization
• Operating Plan
• Financial Plan and Projections
• Funding Request

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