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Zimi Charge

Smart EV charging infrastructure for South Africa

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Zimi Charge is a South African EV charging infrastructure startup deploying smart charging stations. Raised $2.6M in 2026 from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Keyo Ventures to install 200+ charging stations and support 2,000 EVs across South Africa over 18 months.

Facts about Zimi Charge

Company type
Cleantech
Funding stage
Pre-seed
Founded
2023
Founders
Undisclosed
Markets
🇿🇦South Africa
Total disclosed funding
$2.6M (DBSA + Keyo Ventures, 2026)
Valuation
Undisclosed

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