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South Africa travel startup TurnStay raises $1.9 million to expand across Africa.

PRIVATEAug 06, 2025

Amount Raised

$1.9 Million

Round Type

Seed

Cape TownFinanceTravelFintech

Description

TurnStay, a travel startup based in South Africa, has successfully raised $1.9 million in funding. This investment will be utilized to expand their services throughout Africa. The round attracted various investors looking to support innovative travel solutions. TurnStay aims to enhance connectivity and travel experiences across the continent.

Quick answer

TurnStay raised $1.9 Million in a Seed round, dated August 6, 2025. TurnStay is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

How much did TurnStay raise?
TurnStay raised $1.9 Million in a Seed round on August 6, 2025.
What does TurnStay do?
TurnStay thrives at the intersection of fintech and travel, championing hassle-free experiences in travel payments.
Where is TurnStay based and how big is it?
TurnStay is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Fundz records about 5 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at TurnStay?
Fundz holds 1 contact at TurnStay. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Finance and Travel around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as TurnStay that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Kilde raised $1.5M (Pre-Series A) on September 19, 2025.
  • Moby raised $5M (Seed) on September 18, 2025.
  • Finary raised $30M (Series B) on September 18, 2025.
  • Eagl raised $977K on September 18, 2025.
  • LDUN raised $4.8M (Seed) on September 18, 2025.
  • Extend raised $20M (Funding Round) on September 18, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

TurnStay

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About

TurnStay thrives at the intersection of fintech and travel, championing hassle-free experiences in travel payments. Our commitment is unwavering: providing clients with seamless access to a comprehensive global payment infrastructure. The result? A dramatic reduction in payment costs and a promise delivered - a fully localized payment journey. Join us as we redefine the financial contours of travel, one transaction at a time

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