TUNL
OperatingTUNL is a South African Logistics startup which offers parcel shipping for businesses and e-commerce merchants.
- Logistics
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Seed
- Founded 2020
- tunl.to ↗
- Total raised
- $1.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Seed
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2020
- Investors
- 6
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About TUNL
TUNL is a South African Logistics startup which offers parcel shipping for businesses and e-commerce merchants. TUNL is solving exports for African manufacturers, makers and merchants. There is huge export potential all across South Africa and Africa, and our mission is to unlock it.
As the first step, we launched TUNL Economy – our own courier service from South Africa to the US. At least 50% more affordable, end-to-end tracked, fully insured.
The TUNL platform also offers Express courier options with leading global couriers to (almost) anywhere internationally at fantastic rates.
If you are shipping internationally, get an instant shipping price on our website or get in touch to chat to us.
TUNL funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →TUNL has raised $1.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Seed announced 04 Oct 2024, led by E4E Africa.
- $250KPre-seedPre-seed, $250K, $250K raised to date
- $1MPre-seedPre-seed, $1M, $1.3M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in TUNL
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2024 | TUNL Seed | E4E Africa +3 | Not disclosed |
| 22 Oct 2023 | TUNL Pre-seed | Founders Factory Africa +3 | $1M |
| 21 Jul 2021 | TUNL Pre-seed | Founders Factory Africa | $250K |
TUNL founders & team
- Craig LowmanCo-Founder & COO
- Matthew DaveyCo-Founder & CEO
TUNL competitorssame sector · similar funding
- ParcelninjaGauteng, South Africa
- FastvanJohannesburg, South Africa
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Frequently asked about TUNL
- Where is TUNL based and when was it founded?
- TUNL is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2020.
- Who founded TUNL?
- TUNL was founded by Craig Lowman (Co-Founder & COO) and Matthew Davey (Co-Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of TUNL?
- Matthew Davey is TUNL's Co-Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has TUNL raised?
- TUNL has raised $1.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Oct 04, 2024.
- Who has invested in TUNL?
- Backers include E4E Africa, Utopia Capital Management, Jozi Angels, Jonathan Smit and 2 others.
- What sector is TUNL in?
- TUNL operates in Logistics, Warehousing and Supply Chain Management.
