Orcas
OperatingOrcas is a platform for parents to find trusted and experienced tutors and babysitters in their area.
- Education
- Cairo, Egypt
- Debt Financing
- Founded 2013
- orcas.io ↗
- Total raised
- $3.8M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $750K
- Debt Financing
- Rounds
- 7
- since 2013
- Investors
- 10
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Orcas
Orcas is a mobile application for high-quality tutors and babysitters. The mobile application helps parents find, book and manage sessions with tutors and babysitters in their area.
Orcas funding7 rounds
All 7 rounds →Orcas has raised $3.8M across 7 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $750K Debt Financing announced 01 Sep 2022.
- $500KSeedSeed, $500K, $500K raised to date
- $400KSeedSeed, $400K, $900K raised to date
- $2.1MSeedSeed, $2.1M, $3M raised to date
- $750KDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $750K, $3.8M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 3 undisclosed rounds not drawn
Who has invested in Orcas
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2022 | Orcas Debt Financing | Oman Technology Fund | $750K |
| 16 Jan 2022 | Orcas Seed | NFX Ventures +5 | $2.1M |
| 01 Aug 2021 | Orcas Seed | Launch Africa +1 | $400K |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Orcas Seed | Algebra Ventures +1 | $500K |
| 01 Jan 2018 | Orcas Seed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 01 May 2017 | Orcas Convertible Note | Cairo Angels +1 | Not disclosed |
| 21 Jul 2016 | Orcas Angel | Kamelizer | Not disclosed |
Orcas founders & team
Full team →- Amira El GharibCo-founder & COO
- Hossam TaherCEO
- Mohammed KhalafCTO
Orcas competitorssame sector · similar funding
- OTO CoursesCairo, Egypt
- KoolskoolsCasablanca, Morocco
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Frequently asked about Orcas
- Where is Orcas based and when was it founded?
- Orcas is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and was founded in 2013.
- Who founded Orcas?
- Orcas was founded by Amira El Gharib (Co-founder & COO).
- Who is the CEO of Orcas?
- Hossam Taher is Orcas' CEO.
- How much funding has Orcas raised?
- Orcas has raised $3.8M across 7 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $750K Debt Financing, was announced on Sep 01, 2022.
- Who has invested in Orcas?
- Backers include Oman Technology Fund, NFX Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, Algebra Ventures and 6 others.
- What sector is Orcas in?
- Orcas operates in Education and EdTech.
