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Startup Series A B2B

Turaco

Embedded insurance for Africa

Kenya , Nairobi Founded 2019 51-200 Website
Total Raised$12,000,000
StageSeries A
Operating Since2019 (7y)

About Turaco

Turaco partners with organizations to distribute affordable insurance to low-income populations through embedded channels.

Funding

Total Raised$12,000,000

Investors

Novastar VenturesNorrsken22

Funding History

Series A Apr 2023
$10M

Lead: Novastar Ventures

Leadership & Team

Founder(s)Ted Pantone

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Quick Facts

CountryKenya
Founded2019
TypeStartup
ModelB2B
Team Size51-200

Operating In

KenyaUgandaNigeria

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