FOUNDER’S PROFILE
Biography
Henry Mascot is a Nigerian entrepreneur, technology executive, and Co-founder/Chief Executive Officer of Curacel. He leads the company’s strategy, product vision, and commercial growth as it expands AI-powered insurance infrastructure across Africa and other emerging markets.
Before founding Curacel, Mascot worked in growth and business development roles within Africa’s technology landscape, contributing to the expansion of innovative technology companies and partnerships.
Career & Leadership
Mascot co-founded Curacel in 2019 alongside John Flash Dada to address inefficiencies in insurance claims processing and fraud management through artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, the company has expanded across multiple countries, serving insurers, healthcare providers, and enterprise clients with intelligent automation solutions.
He has overseen the company’s growth from a Nigerian startup into a venture-backed insurtech platform supported by leading global investors, including Y Combinator, Tencent, and Google.
Vision and Impact
Mascot’s vision is to make insurance more accessible, efficient, and scalable across emerging markets through artificial intelligence.
His leadership focuses on:
- Expanding access to insurance services
- Driving AI-powered automation in insurance operations
- Reducing fraud, waste, and abuse in claims management
- Improving efficiency across healthcare and insurance systems
- Building digital infrastructure for underserved markets
Through Curacel, he continues to contribute to the modernisation of insurance and healthcare systems across Africa and beyond.
Professional LinkedIn Profile:
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Senior Reporter/Editor
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