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Executive Summary

Executive Summary

GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd is an export-focused horticulture business based on a 15-hectare farm on the outskirts of Harare, Zimbabwe. We produce premium fresh vegetables and herbs for regional and international buyers, starting with snap peas, fine beans, baby corn, chillies, and fresh herbs, and we complement our own production with a contracted outgrower network under strict quality standards.

We are structured to solve a real export supply problem: buyers in South Africa, the EU, and the UAE need year-round volume, export-grade grading, cold-chain integrity, and reliable communication, while Zimbabwe’s supply is often fragmented or inconsistent. Our model is built to close that gap with irrigated production, packhouse control, and disciplined logistics from field to shipment.

The Business We Are Building

We operate as a Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd registered in Zimbabwe, with ZIMRA registration in place and ZimTrade registration in progress. I lead the business as founder and majority shareholder, with Morgan Kim, a horticulture specialist with a BSc in Crop Science and 10 years of experience in commercial vegetable farms and packhouses, managing operations.

Reese Johansson, a qualified accountant with seven years in agribusiness finance, handles finance and administration, while Alex Chen, with five years of cold-chain and freight-forwarding experience, leads export logistics and quality assurance. That combination gives GreenZim Export Horticulture the technical, financial, and operational discipline required for export horticulture.

Our business model is simple and bankable. We sell graded, packed produce by the kilogram under medium to long-term offtake agreements, with pricing anchored to export quality and shipment reliability. The first-year export plan is designed to prove consistency quickly, convert trial shipments into repeat orders, and build a stronger buyer base over time.

Why the Market Opportunity Is Real

The export market for premium vegetables and herbs already exists; the shortage is reliable Zimbabwean supply that meets institutional buyer standards. Our target customers are procurement managers at supermarket import divisions, food-service distributors, export wholesalers, and regional consolidators who buy at scale and cannot afford inconsistent shipment quality.

Trade intelligence from ZimTrade and ITC Trade Map supports our view that Zimbabwe remains underrepresented in high-value horticulture exports while demand in South Africa, the EU, and the UAE remains well above local supply levels. That gap creates a practical entry point for GreenZim Export Horticulture, especially because our crop mix is aligned to products that travel well, command premium pricing, and support repeat buying.

Financial Snapshot

Our financial model shows a disciplined export business with strong cash generation and rising profitability as volumes scale. Year 1 revenue is USD 540,000, gross profit is USD 216,000, EBITDA is USD 66,000, and net income is USD 39,238.

The business reaches break-even at an annual revenue threshold of USD 405,625, and break-even timing is Month 1 within Year 1. Revenue then rises to USD 1,128,168 in Year 3 and USD 1,515,976 in Year 5, driven by higher recurring volumes, broader buyer coverage, and better use of the farm and outgrower base.

At a glance

• Business name: GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd
• Location: Harare outskirts, Zimbabwe
• Core products: Snap peas, fine beans, baby corn, chillies, fresh herbs
• Year 1 revenue: USD 540,000
• Year 1 net income: USD 39,238
• Break-even: USD 405,625 annual revenue, achieved in Month 1
• Year 3 revenue: USD 1,128,168
• Year 5 revenue: USD 1,515,976

:::reassure Profitability and repayment capacity are both strong
Our model is cash positive from Year 1 and remains profitable across the forecast period. Net margin rises from 7.3% in Year 1 to 19.0% in Years 4 and 5, while DSCR improves from 4.06 in Year 1 to 35.76 by Year 5.
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Funding Requirement and Capital Use

We are raising USD 90,000 in total funding, structured as USD 40,000 equity and USD 50,000 debt. This capital will complete the irrigation and pump upgrades, packhouse and cold-room setup, compliance work, and working capital needed to support export shipments without liquidity pressure.

The debt is modelled at 12.5% over 5 years, and our forecast shows the business can service it comfortably. Closing cash grows from USD 96,000 in Year 1 to USD 1,246,952 in Year 5, which gives the lender and equity partner a clear comfort margin.

:::tip Why this funding package is efficient
The capital is going directly into production capacity, post-harvest control, compliance, and working capital. Those are the exact levers that convert fresh produce into export revenue and protect the margin that institutional buyers are willing to pay for.
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Growth Path and Investment Case

GreenZim Export Horticulture is not a speculative trade operation. It is a controlled export platform built for repeat supply, with clear production discipline, buyer-facing professionalism, and enough scale potential to grow beyond the first 15-hectare base.

Year 1 focuses on stabilising monthly exports, proving the packhouse and cold-chain system, and securing anchor buyers. By Year 3, revenue reaches USD 1,128,168, and by Year 5 the business reaches USD 1,515,976 with stronger margins, a larger outgrower base, and a more resilient buyer portfolio across South Africa, the EU, and the UAE.

The investment case is straightforward: GreenZim Export Horticulture combines export demand, practical supply control, and a profitable financial model. We are raising capital to scale a real trading relationship into a durable Zimbabwean export business with strong repayment capacity and long-term growth potential.

Company Description

Company Name, Legal Structure, and Ownership

GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd is an export-focused horticulture business based on a 15-hectare farm on the outskirts of Harare, Zimbabwe. We produce premium fresh vegetables and herbs for regional and international buyers, with an operating model built around irrigated production, packhouse handling, cold-chain control, and contracted outgrowers under strict quality standards.

We are registered as a Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd in Zimbabwe. The company is already incorporated, with ZIMRA registration in place and ZimTrade registration in progress, positioning us to trade formally with export buyers and logistics partners.

Our ownership is structured to support both founder control and growth capital. I am the founder and majority shareholder, responsible for strategy, production leadership, and key buyer relationships. The business is financed through a combination of founder equity, debt, and strategic investor capital, aligned to our export expansion plan.

Ownership and Capital Structure

Holder	Role	Contribution
Founder and majority shareholder	Strategy, production, buyer development	Equity participation and operational control
Strategic investor	Export growth partner	Equity capital
Local bank or development finance institution	Growth lender	Debt capital

We have structured the company so that commercial discipline remains central while still allowing flexibility to scale production, strengthen compliance, and expand buyer coverage across multiple markets.

Our Founding Purpose in Zimbabwe’s Export Horticulture Market

GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd was established to close a persistent supply gap in Zimbabwe’s horticulture export market. Buyers in South Africa, the EU, and the UAE need year-round volumes of fresh produce that meet strict grading, food safety, and cold-chain standards, but the supply available from Zimbabwe is often inconsistent, too small in scale, or not compliant enough for repeat institutional procurement.

We grow on irrigated land near Harare and work with a small network of contracted outgrowers to extend supply, smooth seasonality, and protect volume commitments. That structure allows us to serve export wholesalers, supermarket import divisions, and food-service distributors that cannot afford irregular shipments or rejected consignments.

Our initial crop mix is intentionally focused and commercially proven. We start with snap peas, fine beans, baby corn, chillies, and fresh herbs because these products move well in export channels, can be graded consistently, and support premium pricing when packed and handled correctly.

What GreenZim Export Horticulture Does

GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd grows, grades, packs, and exports fresh horticultural produce for B2B buyers. We sell by the kilogram under medium to long-term offtake agreements, with a strong emphasis on consistent quality, traceability, and delivery reliability.

Our operating model combines three revenue-critical activities:

• Own-farm production on irrigated land near Harare
• Contracted outgrower supply under technical supervision and compliance rules
• Packhouse and cold-room handling to preserve freshness and export grade integrity

We are not a general produce trader. We are building a tightly managed export supply business that earns trust through reliable volumes, accurate grading, and operational discipline from field to shipment.

:::tip Our commercial focus
We prioritise buyers that can absorb recurring weekly volumes and value dependable supply over speculative spot-market buying. That includes supermarket import divisions, food-service distributors, regional wholesalers, and importer networks in Johannesburg, Europe, and the Gulf.
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The Problem We Solve for Export Buyers

Our customers face a recurring supply problem in fresh horticulture procurement: produce may be available, but not with the consistency, compliance, and post-harvest handling required for export-grade trade. A shipment can fail because of poor grading, weak packaging, broken cold-chain continuity, or missed delivery timing.

We solve that problem by building a controlled export operation with clear standards. Our buyers can expect consistent size specifications, cleaner pack formats, more predictable shipment planning, and direct communication on availability and transit status.

The business is designed for customers who need more than raw farm output. They need a supplier that can manage the whole commercial chain from harvest to export handover.

Mission and Long-Term Direction

Our mission is to become a dependable Zimbabwean exporter of premium fresh vegetables and herbs that meets the expectations of institutional buyers in regional and international markets. We aim to build a business that is commercially strong, technically disciplined, and export-ready at every stage of the value chain.

We want GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd to be recognized for three things:

• Reliable supply across key export windows
• Export-grade compliance aligned with buyer standards
• Responsive service that adapts quickly to crop mix, volumes, and seasonal demand

Our long-term direction is to grow from a focused producer of high-value fresh vegetables into a wider export platform that can support expanded outgrower networks and, later, value-added processing.

Where We Operate and Why the Location Matters

Our base near Harare gives us practical access to labour, transport routes, air-freight logistics, input suppliers, and export support institutions. That location also supports our planned on-site packhouse and cold-room facilities, which are essential to reducing handling delays and protecting produce quality before dispatch.

The 15-hectare farm gives us a disciplined production footprint that is large enough to support commercial scale while still allowing intensive management. It also creates a workable platform for irrigation, field scheduling, traceability, and incremental expansion through outgrowers.

Founding Leadership and Operating Roles

The company is led by me as founder, with more than eight years of experience in horticulture production and export coordination in Zimbabwe. I manage strategy, production planning, and buyer relationships, including commercial discussions with prospective regional and international customers.

Morgan Kim, our operations manager, is a horticulture specialist with a BSc in Crop Science and 10 years of experience running commercial vegetable farms and packhouses for export. Morgan Kim oversees farm operations, field scheduling, quality discipline, and day-to-day production execution.

Reese Johansson handles finance and administration. Reese Johansson is a qualified accountant with seven years in agribusiness finance and prior experience in export-finance structures, bringing control to budgeting, compliance, and cash discipline.

Alex Chen leads export logistics and quality assurance. Alex Chen has five years of cold-chain and freight-forwarding experience focused on fresh produce cargos from Harare and Johannesburg, making Alex Chen central to shipment planning, documentation flow, and post-harvest integrity.

Market Position and Export Identity

We are positioning GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd as a responsive Zimbabwean supplier of premium vegetables and herbs with a strong compliance culture. Our differentiation comes from a tighter product range, faster buyer communication, and an early commitment to cold-chain systems and traceability.

Our export identity is built for buyers who need dependable supply rather than broad catalogues. We serve procurement managers, import divisions, and fresh produce distributors that manage volumes above 5 tonnes per week and need suppliers who can deliver to specification, on time, and with clear documentation.

:::reassure What gives the business traction
Our business model is already aligned to real buyer demand:

• Export vegetables and herbs with repeat purchase potential
• Zimbabwean origin with regional logistics advantage
• Contracted outgrowers to strengthen year-round supply
• On-site packhouse and cold-room planning to protect quality
• Experienced leadership across production, finance, and logistics
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GreenZim Export Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd exists to turn Zimbabwe’s horticulture potential into a disciplined export business. We are building a company that can supply the market consistently, grow profitably, and earn buyer confidence through execution rather than promises.

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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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