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Lula

Lula

Private
Cape TownFinTechhttps://lula.co.za/

Last Round

Debt

Feb 4, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$85M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Lula is a fintech company that provides digital business funding and cash flow management solutions for small and medium enterprises.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Digital Banking, Lending & Credit, Credit Scoring, Business Intelligence, Digital Payments

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

SME bankingdigital business accountembedded financeworking capitalAI credit scoringbusiness fundingcash flow managementneobanksmall business loansfintechautomated lendingrevenue-based financingmerchant cash advanceSMEdigital lending

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Lula Comparables

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Lula Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
DebtFeb 4, 2026
DebtNov 11, 2025
Series BFeb 1, 2023
DebtDec 15, 2022
DebtDec 9, 2021
Debt
Jun 1, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Neil Welman

Co-founder and CTO

Founding Team

Trevor Gosling

Co-founder & CEO

Founding Team

Lula Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

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  • Feb 4, 2026

    $21.3M debt round completed.

  • Dec 8, 2025

    Added Bilic, a construction SMB, as a customer.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • expands_offices_toJul 22, 2026

    Lula expands offices to Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa.

  • expands_offices_toJul 22, 2026

    Lula expands offices to Ethiopia, Eastern Africa, Africa.

  • attends_eventJul 14, 2026

    Lula Bank attended event 2026 Manufacturing Indaba on Jul 14th '26.

Lula Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Lula a public or private company?

Lula is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Lula?

Lula is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Lula worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Lula is not publicly available.

Can I buy Lula stock?

Lula shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Lula's last funding round?

Lula's most recent funding round was Debt on February 3, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Lula?

Key investors in Lula include FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, Accion Venture Lab, Blue Earth Capital, Quona.

Will Lula IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Lula.

How can I track Lula secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCape Town
Employee Range192
Year Founded2014
Last FundingFeb 4, 2026

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