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Executive Summary

EduZim Online Learning (Pvt) Ltd is building Zimbabwe’s mobile-first study platform

EduZim Online Learning (Pvt) Ltd is a Harare-based private limited company built to make exam-aligned learning and practical skills training affordable, mobile-friendly, and accessible across Zimbabwe. We sell structured online education through subscriptions, once-off courses, and institutional licences, with content designed for O-Level, A-Level, tertiary bridging, and work-ready digital and business skills.

Our platform is built for learners who need reliable support outside the classroom. We combine video lessons, interactive quizzes, downloadable notes, and live group tutorials so students can study on low-bandwidth connections using ordinary mobile phones, while schools and training centres gain a scalable digital learning tool.

The market opportunity is large and immediate

Zimbabwe has a sizeable base of secondary and tertiary learners, and a meaningful share already has enough device and internet access to use digital learning consistently. We are targeting learners and families who are already spending on revision support, exam preparation, and skills training, but who need a better mix of affordability, convenience, and curriculum fit.

Our focus is sharp: Zimbabwean curriculum relevance, USD pricing, and low-friction mobile access. That positioning gives us a direct path into household education budgets, school partnerships, and repeat monthly revenue.

:::reassure Why this opportunity is commercially attractive

• Year 1 revenue is USD 84,000
• Year 3 revenue is USD 146,317
• Year 5 revenue is USD 161,601
• Gross margin stays at 80.0%
• Net profit rises from USD 12,616 in Year 1 to USD 46,647 in Year 5
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Our revenue model is already diversified

We earn from three proven streams: individual subscriptions, institutional licences, and once-off course sales. This mix gives us recurring revenue from learners, larger contracts from institutions, and cash sales from users who prefer single-course access.

The business is designed to scale without heavy physical infrastructure. Once a course is produced, it can be sold repeatedly at very low marginal cost, which is why the model sustains strong margins and rising cash generation over time.

Funding request and capital use

We are seeking USD 35,000 in equity funding to launch and scale the platform through the first operating phase. The capital is allocated to platform development, studio and office setup, initial content production, marketing launch activity, and operating buffer.

That funding structure is deliberately lean. We are not asking for excess capital, and we are not using debt principal, because the model is already built to generate revenue early and preserve flexibility for future growth.

:::tip What the investment unlocks
The funding allows us to:

• launch a working learning platform
• record and publish the first course library
• activate paid digital marketing
• onboard early subscribers and institutions
• maintain operating stability while revenue ramps
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Headline financials investors will underwrite

The financial model shows a profitable, cash-generative business with strong operating leverage. Year 1 revenue is USD 84,000, gross profit is USD 67,200, EBITDA is USD 19,200, and net profit is USD 12,616.

Break-even is achieved in Month 1 within Year 1, with annual break-even revenue of USD 63,250. By Year 3, revenue reaches USD 146,317, and by Year 5 it reaches USD 161,601, supported by recurring subscriptions and a growing institutional base.

At a glance

Metric	Value
Business name	EduZim Online Learning (Pvt) Ltd
Location	Harare, Zimbabwe
Legal structure	Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd
Currency	USD ($)
Year 1 revenue	USD 84,000
Year 1 gross margin	80.0%
Year 1 net profit	USD 12,616
Break-even timing	Month 1 within Year 1
Year 3 revenue	USD 146,317
Year 5 revenue	USD 161,601
Funding sought	USD 35,000
Financing mix	USD 35,000 equity, USD 0 debt principal

The team behind execution

I founded EduZim Online Learning to solve a real education access problem in Zimbabwe, and I bring 6 years of experience in tutoring and managing ICT projects in Zimbabwean schools. The leadership team is built to execute fast and with discipline.

• Jamie Okafor, Finance and Operations Lead, is a qualified accountant with 10 years of SME finance experience and regional NGO reporting exposure in Harare.
• Skyler Park, Head of Product and Technology, is a software developer with 8 years of experience building web applications, including two learning platforms in South Africa and Kenya.
• Riley Thompson, Academic Director, holds a BEd in Mathematics and has 12 years of high school teaching experience, with responsibility for ZIMSEC alignment and content quality.
• Quinn Dubois, Marketing and Growth Lead, brings 7 years of digital marketing experience from Zimbabwean fintech and e-commerce environments.

Our path to scale is clear

We are not building a generic course library. We are building a Zimbabwe-focused education platform that can win in exam preparation, tertiary support, and practical skills, then deepen that position through school licences and repeat subscriptions.

The model supports controlled expansion because the business is digital, content-driven, and high-margin. With strong gross profit, positive cash flow, and a growing customer base, EduZim Online Learning is positioned to become a leading local edtech brand with durable investor appeal.

Company Description

EduZim Online Learning (Pvt) Ltd

EduZim Online Learning (Pvt) Ltd is a Zimbabwe-based digital education company built to make exam-ready learning and practical skills training affordable, mobile-friendly, and accessible to learners who cannot rely on traditional classroom access alone. We operate from Harare, Zimbabwe, with a small physical office in central Harare supporting administration, studio recording, and customer service, while the core business runs online across the country.

We are registered as a Private Limited Company (Pvt) Ltd in Zimbabwe and transact in USD because our payments, digital subscriptions, and investor capital are dollarised. Company registration is in progress, and we are completing the required ZIMRA and related regulatory registrations before launch so the business is fully compliant from the outset.

The problem we are solving in Zimbabwe’s education market

Zimbabwean learners face a persistent gap between curriculum demand and reliable access to quality teaching. Many students outside major cities have limited access to specialist teachers, while working adults and young professionals often cannot attend fixed-time classes.

We solve that gap with affordable, structured digital learning that works on low-bandwidth connections and mobile phones. Our platform is designed for O-Level and A-Level learners, university and college students needing academic support, and young adults who want practical skills that can improve employability or help them start small businesses.

Our model responds directly to how people in Zimbabwe already learn and pay. We combine video lessons, interactive quizzes, downloadable notes, and live group tutorials into one platform that can be accessed from home, from campus, or on the move.

:::reassure Why our model fits Zimbabwe

• Mobile-first access reduces the need for expensive devices or fixed broadband.
• Low-bandwidth delivery supports learners in peri-urban and rural areas.
• USD pricing keeps the platform practical for families already budgeting in dollars.
• Curriculum alignment makes the platform useful for exam preparation, not just general interest learning.
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What EduZim sells

We sell structured online learning products that are aligned to Zimbabwean learner needs and delivered through one platform. Our offering covers secondary school subjects, tertiary bridging support, and practical skills that have immediate commercial value.

Our core product lines are:

• Exam-aligned school courses for O-Level and A-Level learners, especially core subjects where learners need revision, practice, and clearer explanations.
• Tertiary support courses for students who need reinforcement in quantitative and business-related subjects.
• Practical skills training in areas such as digital literacy, entrepreneurship, freelancing, bookkeeping, and digital marketing.
• Live group tutorials that add interaction, accountability, and exam-focused guidance.
• Downloadable notes and revision material that learners can revisit offline after accessing the platform.

The platform is built to serve individual learners first, then institutions. This gives us a direct-to-consumer subscription business as well as a B2B institutional licensing channel for schools and training centres.

Our legal structure and operating footprint

EduZim Online Learning will be run as a Zimbabwean Pvt Ltd because that structure gives us the best fit for investor participation, contractual clarity, and future growth. It also supports formal licensing agreements with schools and training centres, which is important for scaling beyond individual users.

Our headquarters are in Harare, which gives us access to the country’s largest concentration of internet users, schools, tertiary students, and business service providers. The office also supports content production, customer queries, operational coordination, and partner engagement.

The business is being launched as a fully online platform with a small physical base. That structure keeps our fixed overhead low while still giving us a professional operating address for administration and production.

Ownership and leadership

EduZim Online Learning is founded and majority owned by me. I bring a background in education and technology, with 6 years of experience in tutoring and managing ICT projects in Zimbabwean schools. My role is to lead the company’s vision, product direction, partnerships, and overall execution.

The operating team is built around clearly defined responsibilities:

• Jamie Okafor, Finance and Operations Lead, is a qualified accountant with 10 years of experience in SME finance and a background managing budgets and financial reporting for a regional NGO in Harare.
• Skyler Park, Head of Product and Technology, is a software developer with 8 years of experience building web applications, including two learning platforms for South African and Kenyan clients.
• Riley Thompson, Academic Director, holds a BEd in Mathematics and has 12 years of high school teaching experience, with responsibility for academic quality and ZIMSEC alignment.
• Quinn Dubois, Marketing and Growth Lead, brings 7 years of digital marketing experience in Zimbabwean fintech and e-commerce, with a strong focus on paid social and influencer-led acquisition.

This team gives the company a balanced mix of education, technology, finance, and growth capability. Each function is tied to a commercial outcome: quality content, stable delivery, disciplined operations, and customer acquisition.

Our mission and business focus

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality Zimbabwean education through affordable digital learning that helps learners pass exams, build confidence, and develop real-world skills. We are not building a generic international course library. We are building a platform for Zimbabwean learners who need local relevance, mobile convenience, and pricing that matches local realities.

Our strategic focus is on three customer groups:

• Secondary school learners preparing for O-Level and A-Level examinations.
• University and college students who need stronger performance in technical and business subjects.
• Young adults and early-career professionals looking for skills that improve employability and income generation.

We serve these groups with local curriculum alignment, local examples, and support channels that work for Zimbabwean users, including WhatsApp and SMS-based engagement in Shona, Ndebele, and English.

How the business is positioned in the market

EduZim Online Learning is positioned as a practical, locally relevant alternative to expensive physical tutoring and generic international e-learning platforms. We compete on curriculum fit, accessibility, and affordability, while also giving institutions a licensing model that schools can deploy for wider student support.

Our platform is specifically designed for the realities of Zimbabwean connectivity and spending patterns. That means short-form video, downloadable material, and mobile-first navigation are not side features for us. They are central to how the business operates and how we retain customers.

Our distribution strategy also reflects this positioning. We use online discovery, school partnerships, workshop-led awareness, and community referrals to bring learners into the platform, then convert them into recurring subscribers or institutional accounts.

:::tip Our operating edge
EduZim’s edge comes from combining exam preparation, practical skills, and institutional licensing in one Zimbabwe-focused platform. That mix gives us broader appeal than a subject-only tutoring service and stronger retention than a one-off course seller.
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The company’s long-term direction

EduZim Online Learning is built to grow from a Zimbabwe-focused launch into a leading regional education brand over time. In the near term, we are focused on proving product-market fit in Harare and other major towns, building a strong course library, and securing recurring revenue from learners and institutions.

Over time, we intend to expand course coverage, deepen school partnerships, and introduce stronger offline capabilities for users with inconsistent internet access. The company is structured to scale without heavy physical infrastructure, which gives us a clear path to growth while keeping operating risk manageable.

We are building a business that is commercially disciplined, education-led, and designed for the needs of Zimbabwean learners from day one.

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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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