Registration and Regulatory Status
Lula Lend (Pty) Ltd operates as a registered credit provider in South Africa, subject to the National Credit Act (NCA), Act 34 of 2005. Business lending in South Africa is regulated by the National Credit Regulator (NCR).
How to verify Lula's NCR registration (step-by-step):
- Go to the NCR's public register at: https://www.ncr.org.za/credit_providers.php
- In the search field, enter "Lula Lend" or the company registration number 2014/156767/07.
- Confirm the registrant name, registration number, and registration status shown in the results.
- Cross-check the registered address: 3rd Floor, Pier Place, Heerengracht Street, Cape Town.
- If the status shows "Active" and the details match, the provider is legitimately registered.
For consumer protection matters, South African businesses may also contact the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) at https://www.fsca.co.za or the NCR's consumer helpline at 0860 627 627.
Company History and Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Founded as Lulalend; company registration 2014/156767/07 |
| 2015–2018 | Early SME lending operations, proprietary credit-scoring technology developed |
| 2019–2021 | Scaled to become one of South Africa's leading alternative business lenders |
| 2022 | Rebranded from Lulalend to Lula; expanded product range |
| 2023–2024 | Launched Cash Flow Facility and Fixed-Term Funding; introduced Lulapay (trade capital) |
| 2025–2026 | Continued growth; recognised as a Trusted Brand among South African SMEs |
Contact Details and Support
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 087 250 0014 (business hours) |
| +27 60 019 7401 | |
| support@lula.co.za | |
| Whistleblower | 067 816 1520 / whistleblower@lula.co.za |
| Address | 3rd Floor, Pier Place, Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, WC 8000 |
| Web | https://lula.co.za |
| Portal | https://secure.lula.co.za |
Support is available via phone, email, and WhatsApp. For general enquiries, the team typically responds within one business day.
Social Media Presence
- Facebook: facebook.com/wearelula.za
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/weare-lula
- Instagram: @weare_lula
- YouTube: @weare_lula