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Vakayi invests in SMEs across all sectors, with a preference for essential service sectors such as education and clean energy, due to their potential to scale, resilience in economic downturns, and strong impact.
Why we invest in SMEs
We invest in SMEs because they are key drivers of economic growth, job creation, and sustainable value, offering strong potential for scalable returns, while aligning our investments with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goals 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 12.
Engines of the economy
SMEs drive job creation, foster innovation, contribute to tax revenues.
Financing demand
Demand for financing is high for SMEs, yet it is often overlooked by other financiers.
“Young” economies
Vakayi supports new generation entrepreneurs adding value through hands on support.
Our Network
Leveraging our experience and extensive network for the benefit of entrepreneurs.
Sectors We Work With
We focus on high-impact sectors essential to Zimbabwe’s development, including
healthcare, clean energy, housing, and education.
Health
There is pressure on public healthcare facilities which tends to be concentrated in the cities.
Healthcare entrepreneurs are coming up with innovative solutions to increase access to healthcare by locating facilities in smaller towns and lowering the cost of services, particularly in the area of diagnostics and eye care.
Clean Energy
Zimbabwe and the region have an energy deficit. The lead time for the development of major power plants and the cost has made alternatives such as solar, wind and mini-hydro attractive. A World Bank report states that in sub-Saharan Africa only 35.1% of the population has access to electricity.
Clean energy can dramatically improve livelihoods and reduce carbon footprint.
Housing
The rural to urban migration has put pressure on cities to provide housing especially for low income earners. Once again the authorities are stretched as far as their ability to service the needs of all who need housing.
The rural to urban migration has put pressure on cities to provide housing especially for low income earners. Once again the authorities are stretched as far as their ability to service the needs of all who need housing.
Education
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa. However due to increasing demand the government is unable to keep pace with the number of people requiring access to education.
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa. However due to increasing demand the government is unable to keep pace with the number of people requiring access to education.
