The Startup Ecosystem of Harare
Home to 78% of Zimbabwe’s startups, Harare has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 642 in the world.
CITY RANKING
In 2024, the startup scene of Harare developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 405 spots.
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In Southern Africa
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Harare Top Startup Industries
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Harare Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Harare has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
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- Performance equal to global ranking
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Startup Funding in Harare2017 - 2024
Startup Funding in Harare 2017 - 2024
From 2022 to 2023, startup funding in Harare has decreased by 100%. During this period, the number of deals in Harare has decreased by 100%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Harare exceeded US$ $18.70M.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Harare
Global Rank
Harare is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Harare’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 298 and in Edtech, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Zimbabwe - Ranked by StartupBlink
2024 National Rank  | City | Global Rank |  | | | |
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1st 0 | 642nd new | 0.293 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Harare
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Why should you join Harare's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Harare there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Edtech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Harare.
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Overview
Harare is Zimbabwe's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Southern Africa. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Harare is ranked 642nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Mobility for Africa.
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