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Turaco

Turaco

Private
NairobiFinTechhttps://turaco.insure

Last Round

Seed Round

Mar 2, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$13.24M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Turaco operates in FinTech and is based in Nairobi. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in September 2022.

Turaco is an insurtech company that provides simple and affordable health and life insurance for low-income earners in emerging markets.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

InsurTech, Digital Payments

Business Model

B2B2C

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Historical Pricing

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Pricing history

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Caplight Momentum Score

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Momentum history

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Turaco Comparables

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Turaco Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Seed RoundMar 2, 2026
Series ASep 15, 2022
SeedNov 11, 2020
SeedDec 11, 2019
GrantDec 20, 2018
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Ted Pantone

Co-founder CEO

Founding Team

Frank Mweu

Chief Financial Officer

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Turaco Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Turaco investors
InvestorRounds
GAN VenturesSeed
Novastar VenturesSeries A, Seed
Villgro AfricaGrant
GAN VenturesSeed
Global PartnershipsSeries A
Operator StackSeries A
Zephyr ManagementSeries A, Seed
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Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Jul 20, 2026

    Open roles increased to 91, 42% of headcount.

  • Jul 1, 2026

    Won the Innovation of the Year Award at the African Insurance Awards.

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • partners_withOct 7, 2026

    Turaco partners with Dfcu Limited as part of a broader partnership network that distributes insurance through financial and digital services to consumers with limited access to insurance.

  • partners_withOct 7, 2026

    Turaco partners with Advans International to distribute insurance through financial and digital services used by customers, targeting consumers with limited access to insurance.

  • partners_withOct 7, 2026

    Turaco partners with Moniepoint Inc. to distribute insurance through financial and digital services, targeting consumers with limited access to insurance.

  • partners_withOct 7, 2026

    Turaco partners with Opportunity to distribute insurance through financial and digital services, expanding access for consumers with limited access to insurance.

  • partners_withOct 7, 2026

    Turaco partners with Airtel Africa Plc to distribute insurance through existing financial and digital services to consumers with limited access to insurance.

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Turaco Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Turaco's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Turaco a public or private company?

Turaco is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Turaco?

Turaco is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Turaco's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Turaco worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Turaco is not publicly available.

Can I buy Turaco stock?

Turaco shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Turaco's last funding round?

Turaco's most recent funding round was Seed Round on March 2, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Turaco?

Key investors in Turaco include Novastar Ventures.

Will Turaco IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Turaco.

How can I track Turaco secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Turaco's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Employee Range81
Year Founded2018
Last FundingMar 2, 2026

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