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Orca is a South African fintech fraud prevention startup that empowers fraud fighters to outpace fraud using custom ML models.

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Total raised
$2.9M
disclosed
Last round
$2.4M
Seed
Rounds
2
since 2024
Investors
4
on record
Employees
2-10

About Orca Fraud

Orca is a South African fintech fraud prevention startup that empowers fraud fighters to outpace fraud using custom ML models. Founded in January 2024 by Thalia Pillay and Carla Wilby, Orca aims to empower fraud analysts and compliance officers with the tools they need to effectively combat various types of fraud. The company has interviewed over 150 fraud professionals and fintech founders to understand what is happening in the fraud landscape and has seen the overwhelming need for effective, yet targeted solutions.

Orca Fraud funding2 rounds

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Orca Fraud has raised $2.9M across 2 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $2.4M Seed announced 08 Mar 2026.

Capital growthrunning total of disclosed rounds
  1. $550KPre-seedPre-seed, $550K, $550K raised to date
  2. $2.4MSeedSeed, $2.4M, $2.9M raised to date

SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round

Who has invested in Orca Fraud

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
08 Mar 2026Orca Fraud SeedNot disclosed$2.4M
24 May 2024Orca Fraud Pre-seedNorrsken22 +3$550K

Orca Fraud founders & team

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Frequently asked about Orca Fraud

Where is Orca Fraud based and when was it founded?
Orca Fraud is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2024.
Who founded Orca Fraud?
Orca Fraud was founded by Carla Wilby (Co-founder and CTO), Carla Wilby (Co-founder and CTO), Thalia Pillay (Co-Founder & CEO) and Thalia Pillay (Co-Founder & CEO).
Who is the CEO of Orca Fraud?
Thalia Pillay is Orca Fraud's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has Orca Fraud raised?
Orca Fraud has raised $2.9M across 2 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $2.4M Seed, was announced on Mar 08, 2026.
Who has invested in Orca Fraud?
Backers include Norrsken22, Musha Ventures, Kara Ventures and First circle capital.
What sector is Orca Fraud in?
Orca Fraud operates in Financial Services, FinTech and Banking.