Zimbabwe - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Muzukuru is a part of the LiveStreaming Company and is dedicated to helping families connect from anywhere in the world – because we believe that distance should never be a barrier to mourn or celebrate the life of a loved one.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Our startup is dedicated to helping families honour their loved ones by providing high-quality, accessible livestreaming services. We understand the importance of connecting with friends and family during difficult times, even when distance should not be a barrier to celebrating the loss of a loved one. We offer seamless, secure, and private streaming solutions tailored to each family's needs. We ensure we provide clear audio and video quality, making viewers feel as if they are present. Our services include personalized tributes, real-time interaction options, and a digital/printed memorial book where attendees can leave messages and memories. We provide exceptional customer support, we handle all technical aspects, allowing families to focus on what truly matters—celebrating the life of their loved one.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Accessibility for Distant Mourners: Allows friends and family who can't travel, including international relatives and those with mobility issues, to attend the funeral virtually. Immediate and Broad Reach: Enables a wide audience to attend in real-time, accommodating more people than a physical venue and fostering a sense of community and collective mourning. Convenience: Allows individuals to participate from their own homes, providing comfort for those who may find it emotionally challenging to attend in person. Recording and Sharing: Can be recorded for future viewing, allowing those who couldn't attend live to watch later and providing a lasting tribute that can be shared with future generations. It also allows traditions to be followed Health and Safety: Offers a safe alternative to in-person gatherings, particularly important during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the risk of spreading illness, especially among older generations.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Accessibility For distant mourners and those who are immobile to attend, this allows friends and family who cannot travel due to distance, financial or health issues, or mobility restrictions to participate in the funeral service virtually. Health and Safety: Livestreaming provides a safe alternative to large gatherings, minimizing the risk of spreading illness, especially to those are are vulnerable and of an older age. Preservation and Sharing of Memories: Our funerals are recorded and available online, this allows those who couldn't attend live to view the service later as they may be in different time zones but would like to participate and bid their farewells. Convenience and Comfort: Attending a funeral virtually allows individuals to participate from the comfort of their own homes, which can be especially comforting for those who may find it emotionally challenging to attend in person.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Our funeral livestreaming service is aimed at families of the deceased (especially those in the diaspora), ensuring that they can include all their loved ones in the memorial process. Secondary beneficiaries include funeral service providers and religious institutions, who can enhance their service offerings with our technology. By catering to these diverse groups, our startup ensures that everyone, regardless of location or circumstance, can participate in honouring the lives of their loved ones.

01.05 When was your company established?

2024-01-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

2

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Joseph Bunga - Founder Joseph Bunga is a seasoned Digital Marketing Entrepreneur and Film Maker with over two decades of experience across diverse industries. As the Chief Executive Officer of The LiveStreaming Company, he's renowned for his visionary leadership and keen eye for opportunities. His career spans the hospitality, film, television, and digital marketing sectors across various countries including South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe Veroni Office Administrator (1/2 Day) - VERONICA BUNGA Veronica Bunga is a versatile and accomplished professional with a diverse range of skills and experience. As the Director of Hello Zimbabwe Restaurants, she oversees administration, project management, and procurement, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a talent for organisation Rebecca Bunga - Co-founder Studying her A Levels at the moment with a vision to taking part in this start up in 2025.

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://muzukuru.co.zw/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

i) Communication services (telecommunications, media, interactive services)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

3

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Health and Safety: Livestreaming provides a safe alternative to large gatherings, minimizing the risk of spreading illness, especially to those are are vulnerable and of an older age. Preservation and Sharing of Memories: Our funerals are recorded and available online, this allows those who couldn't attend live to view the service later as they may be in different time zones but would like to participate and bid their farewells. Convenience and Comfort: Attending a funeral virtually allows individuals to participate from the comfort of their own homes, which can be especially comforting for those who may find it emotionally challenging to attend in person.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

As Muzukuru we envision training students (studying film) on how to use cameras, set up a live stream and engage them once their attachment is over.

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We believe in gender equality and we have a good balance in our office.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

We empower interns to think of the future, enhance their skills by engaging them on livestreams so that they can have all round experience and eventually be an agent for our startup - effectively run their own livestream operation.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

By integrating the principles, a funeral streaming service can build resilient digital infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable practices, and foster innovation. These efforts not only enhance the service's reliability and accessibility but also contribute to broader social and environmental goals, making a meaningful impact on communities and the planet.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

5

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

By livestreaming we reduce the carbon footprint where relatives do not need to travel by air, train or road to bid farewell to their beloved.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

2

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

3

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

3

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Funeral Homes & Crematoriums & Cemetories Specialized Funeral Streaming Services Churches and Religious Organizations

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?