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Executive Summary

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe is built for one job: turning overdue debt into cash

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe (Private) Limited is a Harare-based debt collection agency serving Zimbabwean SMEs, microfinance institutions, medical practices, schools, service providers, and informal lenders that need overdue accounts recovered quickly, professionally, and in a compliant manner. We operate as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) with a lean, service-led model that combines commission-based collections, retainer support, skip-tracing, and credit control consulting.

Our business is designed for a market where cash flow is constantly under pressure and internal follow-up is too inconsistent to protect receivables. We recover value from aged accounts using structured calls, SMS, email, field visits through partners, and legal escalation where necessary, while preserving client relationships and protecting brand reputation.

The opportunity in Zimbabwe is large, fragmented, and immediate

We are targeting a clear and underserved segment of the Zimbabwean credit economy: businesses that sell on credit but do not have the systems or specialist staff to collect with discipline. In Harare and surrounding urban areas alone, the market includes thousands of active SMEs and smaller institutions that regularly carry debtor books and need outside support.

Our immediate focus is on clients that value speed, accountability, and transparent reporting more than aggressive collection tactics. That makes Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe a practical fit for businesses that want results without building a full internal collections department.

:::reassure Why the model is investable

• Demand is recurring because debtor books refill every month.
• Our service is essential, not discretionary.
• Retainer packages create recurring income alongside commission revenue.
• The business is built around a high-margin, low-capex service model.
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Year 1 is funded, scalable, and already break-even positive

We are seeking USD 15,000 in total startup funding, structured as USD 5,000 equity and USD 10,000 debt principal. That capital is sufficient to launch the Harare CBD office, equip the team, support early marketing, and fund working capital while collections ramp up.

The financial model shows Year 1 revenue of USD 60,000, rising to USD 72,000 in Year 2, USD 85,090 in Year 3, USD 99,274 in Year 4, and USD 114,542 in Year 5. Break-even is reached in Month 1, with annual break-even revenue of USD 50,190.

At a glance

• Business name: Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe (Private) Limited
• Location: Harare CBD, Zimbabwe
• Legal structure: Private Limited Company
• Funding ask: USD 15,000
• Year 1 revenue: USD 60,000
• Year 5 revenue target: USD 114,542
• Break-even timing: Month 1
• Gross margin: 73.6%

Our revenue mix supports resilience from day one

Our top line is split between commission-based debt collection and retainer service packages, which gives us both performance upside and recurring base income. In Year 1, commission collections contribute USD 45,000 and retainers contribute USD 15,000, and that mix expands steadily as we add more active client accounts.

This structure suits the Zimbabwean market because many businesses want a no-collection, no-fee arrangement for overdue balances, but also need ongoing ledger discipline after the first recovery cycle. That is where our retainer model strengthens retention and smooths cash flow.

Our operating model is deliberately lean. In Year 1, the business produces USD 44,148 in gross profit on USD 60,000 in revenue, with USD 9,348 in EBITDA and USD 5,486 in net income. By Year 5, EBITDA rises to USD 36,935 and net income reaches USD 27,212, showing a clear path to stronger earnings as the client base matures.

The team has the collections experience to execute

I founded Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe after more than 6 years in credit control and collections across a local microfinance institution and a retail chain. I hold a Diploma in Banking and Finance, and I lead strategy, client acquisition, and key recovery decisions.

Our finance and compliance lead is Riley Thompson, a part-time chartered accountant with 10 years of experience in financial services and regulatory reporting in Zimbabwe. Skyler Park heads operations with 7 years of call centre management and customer service experience, including 3 years in a South African collections BPO. Jamie Okafor serves as senior collections officer with 5 years of collections experience at a local bank, where he handled consumer and SME debt.

That mix gives us strong commercial execution, compliance control, and operational discipline from launch. It also supports the trust-sensitive nature of debt collection, where reporting accuracy and professionalism directly affect client retention.

:::tip What matters most to our clients

• We recover money without damaging customer relationships.
• We provide clear case-level reporting.
• We use compliant escalation paths.
• We keep pricing simple and performance-linked.
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Our operating position is stable and low risk

The business runs from a small Harare CBD office to stay close to commercial clients, courts, transport links, and professional partners. We use a CRM, accounting software, cloud storage, email, SMS, and structured call logs so that every file has a documented history and every client can see progress.

The model is low on fixed assets and high on process discipline. That matters to investors because it means growth is driven by new mandates and stronger collections performance, not by heavy infrastructure spending.

Our financial structure is also conservative. The balance sheet remains simple, cash grows steadily through the forecast period, and the debt service profile is strong, with a Year 1 DSCR of 2.88 that improves materially over time. That gives lenders and equity partners a clear view of repayment capacity and cash generation.

Why Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe wins

We are not competing as a law firm or an informal collector. We compete as a professional, Zimbabwe-focused recovery partner that understands SME pressure, debtor behaviour, and the importance of fast feedback.

Our differentiation is built on:

• transparent reporting by case
• commission and retainer pricing flexibility
• structured follow-up across multiple channels
• compliance-first recovery discipline
• focused service for SMEs and smaller lenders

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe is positioned to become a trusted collections partner in Harare first, then scale into Bulawayo and other major towns as the client base and operational capacity expand. With USD 60,000 in Year 1 revenue, break-even in Month 1, and a projected rise to USD 114,542 by Year 5, the business offers a credible, investable path from launch capital to durable service income.

Company Description

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe (Private) Limited

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe (Private) Limited is a Zimbabwean debt collection agency registered as a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) and headquartered in Harare CBD. We operate from a small, professionally managed office positioned to stay close to major commercial clients, the courts, and transport corridors that support efficient debtor follow-up and legal escalation when required.

We serve Zimbabwean SMEs, microfinance institutions, medical practices, schools, service providers, and informal lenders that extend credit but do not have the time, systems, or specialist staff to recover overdue balances consistently. Our company exists to convert aged receivables into usable cash flow while preserving client relationships and protecting brand reputation.

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe is owned 80% by the founder and managing director and 20% by a silent partner who contributes seed capital. The company is fully structured to operate in line with ZIMRA and NEC requirements, and we conduct our work through compliant, documented recovery processes rather than aggressive informal collection practices.

The Problem We Solve for Zimbabwean Credit Providers

Across Zimbabwe, many small and mid-sized businesses sell on credit because it helps them compete and retain customers. The downside is that overdue accounts quietly accumulate, internal follow-up becomes inconsistent, and a meaningful portion of revenue is eventually written off as bad debt.

We solve that problem by providing a structured recovery function that most smaller businesses cannot build in-house. Our service replaces sporadic reminder calls with a disciplined workflow that includes telephone follow-up, SMS reminders, email communication, field visits through approved partners, and legal escalation where a matter cannot be resolved amicably.

Our clients use us because they want three outcomes at the same time:

• Faster cash conversion from overdue debtor books
• Professional debtor engagement that avoids unnecessary reputational damage
• Transparent reporting on what has been collected, what remains outstanding, and what action is being taken next

That makes Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe a practical extension of the finance function for businesses that rely on credit sales but lack a dedicated collections team.

Our Mission and Operating Identity

Our mission is to help Zimbabwean businesses recover money owed to them through ethical, compliant, and results-driven debt collection. We focus on recovering value without damaging the commercial relationships that clients still need to preserve.

We are not building a broad consumer finance business. We are building a focused recovery specialist for the Zimbabwean SME and small institutional market, where speed, professionalism, and accountability matter more than volume alone. That positioning allows us to stay lean, manage costs carefully, and deliver a service that is easy to understand and simple to measure.

:::reassure What gives us confidence

• We operate in a market with persistent overdue receivables.
• Our service is recurring, because debtor books refill every month.
• Our mix of commission collection and retainers gives us both performance income and stable base revenue.
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Legal Structure, Ownership, and Governance

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe (Private) Limited is incorporated in Zimbabwe as a Private Limited Company. This structure gives us a clear governance framework, defined ownership, and the credibility required when dealing with lenders, corporates, and regulated clients.

The ownership structure is straightforward:

Shareholder	Ownership	Role
Founder and Managing Director	80%	Strategic direction, client acquisition, collections oversight
Silent Partner	20%	Seed capital provider

The founder leads the business as managing director and brings over 6 years of experience in credit control and collections across a local microfinance institution and a retail chain. That background matters because the business depends on disciplined debtor engagement, practical negotiation, and an understanding of how overdue accounts behave in the Zimbabwean market.

Our finance and compliance lead is Riley Thompson, a part-time chartered accountant with 10 years of experience in financial services and regulatory reporting in Zimbabwe. Riley oversees trust account discipline, reporting controls, and compliance monitoring.

Our operations lead is Skyler Park, with 7 years of experience in call centre management and customer service, including 3 years in a South African collections BPO. Skyler will manage scripts, staff performance, and workflow execution.

Our senior collections officer is Jamie Okafor, who brings 5 years of collections experience with a local bank. Jamie handles high-value and complex files and supports training for junior collectors.

Where We Operate and Why Harare Matters

We are based in Harare, with an office in the CBD to remain close to the largest concentration of target customers, legal service providers, and transport routes. Harare gives us the deepest access to SMEs, medical practices, and microfinance operators that carry active debtor books and need regular recovery support.

Our initial geographic focus is Harare and surrounding urban areas, including Chitungwiza and nearby business nodes. This allows us to build density in our client base before expanding into Bulawayo and other major towns through remote servicing and strategic partnerships.

The office location is not just administrative. It supports faster in-person debtor follow-up, easier access to partners, and quicker response times when a file requires escalation beyond phone or digital contact. For a collections business, that operational proximity is a commercial advantage.

What We Do and How We Deliver Value

Our core business is commission-based debt collection, supported by retainer service packages and skip-tracing and credit control consulting. We work on overdue accounts that clients have already attempted to recover internally, and we step in with a more systematic process.

We recover through a blended method:

• Phone calls
• SMS follow-up
• Email reminders
• Field visits through partners
• Payment arrangement negotiation
• Legal escalation where necessary

This approach allows us to handle both small-volume overdue ledgers and more sensitive high-value accounts. It also gives clients visibility into each case rather than leaving them with generic promises or unexplained delays.

Our commercial model is designed to match the client’s cash flow and the age of the debt. Collection commissions apply to successful recoveries, while retainer packages provide ongoing ledger management for businesses that want continuous control rather than one-off recovery support.

Our Market Position

We are intentionally focused on small and medium businesses, not large enterprise accounts that already have in-house recovery systems or established law-firm relationships. That focus gives us a narrower, more defensible niche and lets us speak directly to the needs of operators who are under-served by bigger firms.

Our differentiation is built around:

• Transparent case reporting
• Technology-enabled tracking
• Fast response times
• Flexible pricing for smaller businesses
• Practical credit-control advice, not only recovery action

We do not compete by trying to be the largest collections firm in Zimbabwe. We compete by being easier to work with, more visible in our reporting, and more relevant to the realities of SME debt recovery.

:::tip Our operating promise
Every debtor file is tracked, every action is logged, and every client can see progress clearly. That level of visibility is central to how we protect trust and renew contracts.
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Founding Direction and Growth Intent

Precision Recoveries Zimbabwe was established to build a specialist recovery platform that can grow from a lean Harare office into a recognised national collections brand. In the first phase, we are focused on disciplined execution, strong compliance, and the steady acquisition of repeat business from credit providers that need a reliable partner.

Our long-term aim is to become the preferred debt recovery agency for Zimbabwean SMEs and smaller institutions that value professionalism, responsiveness, and measurable results. We are building a business that can scale without losing control of quality, compliance, or client confidence.

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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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