Turn Stay
Borderless finance, crafted for travel
South Africa · Founded 2021 · $2.0M raised
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2021
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- turnstay.com
- Total Funding
- $2.0M
- Last Round
- $2.0M SeedAug 2025
- Rounds
- 1
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About
TurnStay is a fintech platform designed specifically for African travel businesses, enabling them to accept international card payments at significantly lower transaction fees. Founded in 2021 by Alon Stern and James Hedley, TurnStay bridges global travel platforms with Africa's local banks, currencies, and payment systems, helping safari lodges, hotels, and other travel merchants reduce cross-border payment costs by up to 70%. The platform is PCI DSS v4.0.1 certified and built for enterprise-grade performance, offering faster settlements, multi-currency support, and global reach while maintaining full compliance with African financial regulations.
Summary
Turn Stay is a Fintech company based in South Africa, founded in 2021. It has raised $2.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $2.0M Seed round in Aug 2025. Investors include First Circle, TLcom Capital and Enza Capital.
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Funding History
Aug 2025
Investors
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