FR

Startup Growth B2C

Franc

Invest from R5

South Africa , Cape Town Founded 2018 51-200 Website

Total Raised$4,000,000

StageGrowth

Operating Since2018 (8y)

About Franc

Franc enables South Africans to invest in unit trusts and ETFs from as little as R5.

Funding

Total Raised$4,000,000

Funding History

Growth Jan 2023

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Thomas Gillespie

CEOThomas Gillespie

Contact

franc.co.za

Quick Facts

CountrySouth Africa

Founded2018

TypeStartup

ModelB2C

Team Size51-200

Operating In

South Africa

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