# Tuktu Care Inc.

> Tuktu Care is a Canadian agetech marketplace that uses an AI-driven matching algorithm to pair seniors and families with vetted local companions and service providers. Founded in Vancouver in 2022 after founder Rustam Sengupta's father was diagnosed with dementia, the on-demand platform covers everything from companionship and transportation to housekeeping, overnight care, and post-hospital recovery - typically at 30-40% less than the cost of traditional agencies. A Techstars Future of Longevity company, Tuktu has served 6,000+ customers and built a network of 300+ care providers across Canada, and in March 2026 expanded into the United States with a statewide launch in Vermont.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founders:** Rustam Sengupta (Founder & CEO), Komal Makkad (Co-founder, Product Strategy & Growth), Mehakdeep Singh (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~42 employees
- **Products:** AI Caregiver Matching, Companionship & Wellness Check-ins, Home & Mobility Support, Specialized Care, Holistic Health Assessment
- **Notable:** Served 6,000+ customers and built a network of 300+ vetted care providers across Canada, Selected for the Techstars Future of Longevity accelerator (2023), Raised a seed round with retail participation via FrontFundr crowdfunding

## Products & services

- **AI Caregiver Matching** — Proprietary matching algorithm that pairs individuals and families with local companions and service providers based on availability, location, language, cultural background, personality traits, and the specific tasks required.
- **Companionship & Wellness Check-ins** — Regular visits, virtual check-ins, and social engagement to combat isolation, plus personal shopping and errands.
- **Home & Mobility Support** — Housekeeping, kitchen help, gardening, pet care, tech support, transportation, and appointment escorts.
- **Specialized Care** — Dementia care, overnight attendant care, post-hospitalization recovery, deep cleaning, personal care, and beauty services.
- **Holistic Health Assessment** — Personalized care plans built around each client's health, safety, and lifestyle needs, with remote family involvement and safety monitoring.

## Achievements

- Served 6,000+ customers and built a network of 300+ vetted care providers across Canada
- Selected for the Techstars Future of Longevity accelerator (2023)
- Raised a seed round with retail participation via FrontFundr crowdfunding
- Expanded from Vancouver to BC's Interior (Kamloops) and Ontario
- Launched statewide in Vermont on March 1, 2026 - its first U.S. market
- Delivers care at roughly 30-40% below traditional agency pricing

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Tuktu launched across Vermont on March 1, 2026 - its first U.S. state - after serving 6,000+ customers in Canada.
- **2026-03** — Featured in Vermont Public, Seven Days, and Times Argus as a community-powered, hire-help-by-the-hour app for seniors and families.
- **2023-01** — Reported latest funding activity (Seed) with total funding reaching ~$2.12M.

## Links

- Website: https://tuktu.ca
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/tuktu-care-inc
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/tuktu_care
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tuktucare7273
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuktucare
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuktucare/

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Last updated: 2026-07-02