# SocioTech Institute Proprietary

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sociotech-institute-proprietary

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
- Website: www.lumkani.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 7, 2018)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2015 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, SocioTech Institute Proprietary Limited trading under the name Lumkani develops heat-sensing devices for fire prevention within informal communities. The firm was founded by David Gluckman and has raised seed and grant funding rounds as of 2021.

Lumkani provides fire alarm and fire insurance for homeowners and businesses for protection that uses heat detection technology. the firm also provides a smart device for theft that notifies homeowners and businesses of possible theft.

The firm generates revenue by providing smart alert devices which start at ZAR 149.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 7, 2018 — Accion, 4Di Capital, Lireas Holdings

## Investors

- Accion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accion) — Seed
- 4Di Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/4di-capital) — Seed
- Lireas Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lireas-holdings) — Seed