COMPANY PROFILE

Lumkani

Social enterprise known for its fire detector and system designed to overcome the shack-fire challenge in urban slums

Johannesburg, South AfricaFounded 2014Fintech

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

About Lumkani

Lumkani operates in the fire safety and insurance market, providing an innovative fire alarm system that not only warns users of fire outbreaks but also includes fire and funeral cover for homes and businesses. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including those in townships, informal settlements, and suburbs, ensuring comprehensive protection across different community settings. Lumkani's business model revolves around selling its fire alarm systems and associated insurance policies, generating revenue through subscription-based debit orders. The company also offers cashback incentives to encourage customer retention and satisfaction. By integrating fire safety technology with insurance services, Lumkani addresses critical safety needs while providing financial security to its clients.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Employees: 107
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 81.5/100
Industry: Fintech, Home Living
Sub-industry: Insurance
Sector: Fintech, Social Entrepreneurship, Spinout, House and Property Insurance, PandC Insurance, Commercial Insurance
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
OtherOther financing	Jun 2022	$0	—	Hollard Insurance	—
SEED✓Equity / VC	Jun 2018	—	—	4Di Capital	—

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Lumkani website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Lumkani is 1.6K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Lumkani's team grew 174.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.6K 3-month web change0% 1-year team growth+174.4%

Monthly website visitsDec 2018–Jul 2026

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