Building Zimbabwe's Tech Knowledge Ecosystem
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Building in Zimbabwe & Operating Globally
A knowledge base for Zimbabwean builders building for the world.
Knowledge Base
Building in Zimbabwe & Operating Globally As A Zimbabwean Builder
Updated 10/22/2025
🌍 Why This Matters
Zimbabwean companies face global payment restrictions. Registering abroad lets you access Stripe, PayPal, and international investors. Many founders remain physically in Zimbabwe while legally operating abroad.
Your Options
🇺🇸 US (Delaware C-Corp)
Widely accepted by investors, works seamlessly with Stripe Atlas. The gold standard for venture-backed startups.
🇬🇧 UK Limited Company
Easier to open a bank account and receive GBP/EUR payments. Popular choice for European market focus.
🇪🇪 Estonia e-Residency (OÜ)
Popular in Europe, fully digital setup, integrates seamlessly with Wise. Great for digital nomads and remote founders.
💡 Pro Tip
You can remain physically in Zimbabwe while legally operating abroad. This gives you access to global payment systems while maintaining your local presence and cost advantages.
On this page
We believe knowledge is the foundation of progress. Project Gweru is a community and knowledge hub for Zimbabwean technologists — a place to exchange ideas, code, and insights on building software, startups, and infrastructure that move the country forward.
The Reality of Building from Zimbabwe
"It's hard to think globally when local banks don't let you receive international payments."
"Every time I try to pay for hosting or cloud services, the card gets declined — it slows everything down."
"Sometimes even sending invoices internationally becomes a challenge because of currency restrictions."
"I have to spend more time solving operational problems than actually building the product."
"Accessing tools that startups elsewhere take for granted — like Stripe, AWS, or HubSpot — is a constant struggle."
"Sometimes it feels like you need a second identity abroad just to operate like a normal startup."
Zimbabwe Silicon Valley House
A physical space in the heart of Silicon Valley where builders, founders, and innovators come together to collaborate, learn, and create.
More than just a workspace — it's a hub for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and building the future of Zimbabwean technology.
What We Offer:
- •Co-working space for developers and founders
- •Weekly tech talks and workshops
- •Mentorship programs with experienced builders
- •Community events and networking opportunities
Location
Coming Soon - San Francisco, California
Get Involved
Interested in visiting or becoming a member? Join our waitlist to stay updated on our launch.
Louis is the Co-founder and CTO of Ocular AI, a Y Combinator-funded startup based in San Francisco. Originally from Gweru, Zimbabwe, he attended St. Patrick's High School before briefly studying at the University of Zimbabwe. He later earned a degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution in the U.S.
Louis is passionate about connecting with builders in the Zimbabwean tech ecosystem, learning more about local tech stacks, and helping bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and Zimbabwe.
If you're a developer and want to stay in the loop on new open-source projects or discuss app deployment strategies — .
Join Project Gweru
Get early access when we go live — and be part of Zimbabwe's next generation of builders.