Zuke
Zuke is a platform designed to empower young African entrepreneurs by transforming their side hustles into sustainable businesses. We provide a comprehensive ecosystem that combines a marketplace, business development, and essential support services, with the ultimate goal of creating more job creators than job seekers.
Key Features:
- Marketplace: A dynamic platform where entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their products or services. We integrate business development, branding, marketing, and more, making it easier for side hustles to go from niche to mainstream-friendly.
- Community Building: We are fostering a collaborative network of contributors, influencers, and entrepreneurs who work together to grow and support each other’s businesses.
- Financial Services: Zuke offers financial support, guidance on securing larger investments, and access to valuable resources to fuel growth and expansion.
Our process begins by helping entrepreneurs develop a solid business case that clearly communicates their value proposition. We then design their branding, publish their products or services on our marketplace, and increase their visibility, credibility, and sales potential. Over time, this prepares them for long-term success. Upon completing their journey on our marketplace, Zuke helps these businesses evolve into independent spin-offs.
Progress:
Since its launch in September 2023, Zuke has successfully supported businesses like Dune Nature, which grew from offering just 4 products to 40 products within 9 months. With increased visibility and awareness, Dune Nature has now expanded into physical stores.
Our mission is to help create 1,000 success stories like Dune Nature over the next 3 years.