Zimi, an e-commerce startup has raised $2 million in its seed round. The startup aims to simplify cross-border commerce by offering a one-stop platform for international merchants.
The round had participation from Y Combinator and other investors.
Why it matters
Brands shipping internationally often deal with high costs, lengthy delivery times, and complex regulations.
Zimi’s approach promises to streamline this process, enabling merchants to focus on growth rather than logistics.
How Zimi works
- Localized fulfillment: The platform provides merchants with US-based fulfillment centers to cut costs and delivery times.
- Holistic solutions: From managing tax regulations to currency exchange, Zimi offers a centralized platform for all cross-border needs.
What’s next
- Scaling infrastructure: Zimi plans to expand its US fulfillment network to meet growing demand.
- AI integration: They’re building AI models to improve the merchant experience.
- Payment solutions: A new feature launching next year will help merchants receive US dollar payments seamlessly.
- Global reach: Zimi is expanding to serve brands from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
What they’re saying:
- “What sets us apart is our holistic solution,” said Peter Nsaka, Zimi’s CTO.
- “Our journey resonated with merchants, and LinkedIn became our biggest acquisition channel,” added Audrey Djiya, Zimi’s CEO.
Source: Techcrunch
