Scout startups in Lusaka

Learn where early startup activity happens in Lusaka and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Lusaka ranks

Rankings that list Lusaka
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#620	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

4 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Lusaka

Investors 3

Investor

Kukula Capital

Connecting capital to sustainable growth opportunities.

Investor

wCap Limited

Investing in women-led businesses for sustainable growth.

Investor

AfriLeap Capital

Empowering early-stage African startups through blended finance.

Incubators 1

Incubator

WEAC ZAMBIA

Empowering women and youth entrepreneurs in Zambia.

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Raising in Lusaka

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Lusaka

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouts

Scouting in Lusaka

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Lusaka

How does Lusaka rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #620 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Lusaka?

Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Lusaka, including Kukula Capital, wCap Limited and AfriLeap Capital.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Lusaka?

Yes. Superscout lists 1 incubator based there, including WEAC ZAMBIA.

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