AI-powered insurance infrastructure for Africa
Curacel is an AI-powered insurance infrastructure platform that is transforming the insurance landscape across Africa. Founded in 2019, the company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to modernize insurance operations, making coverage more accessible, affordable, and efficient for millions of Africans. Through its innovative technology solutions, Curacel helps insurers, healthcare providers, and other partners streamline claims processing, detect fraud, and improve overall customer experience in the insurance value chain.
The company’s impact extends across multiple sectors including health insurance, auto insurance, and general insurance, serving clients in Nigeria and other African markets. Curacel’s platform has processed millions of claims, saving insurers significant costs through automated fraud detection and efficient claims management. By digitizing traditionally manual processes, the company has reduced claims processing time from weeks to mere hours, enabling faster payouts and improved customer satisfaction for policyholders across the continent.
Backed by prominent investors including Y Combinator, Tencent, and several leading African and international venture capital firms, Curacel is positioned to lead the digital transformation of Africa’s insurance industry. The company’s vision extends beyond claims automation to building comprehensive insurance infrastructure that empowers the next generation of insurance products and services. With a growing team of talented professionals and continuous product innovation, Curacel is committed to unlocking the vast potential of insurance in Africa and creating a future where insurance protection is accessible to everyone.
Y Combinator
Accelerator
Tencent
Strategic Investor
AAF Management
Venture Capital
Elefund
Venture Capital
BluePointe Capital Management
Venture Capital
Pioneer Fund
Venture Capital
Olive Tree Capital
Venture Capital
Atlantica Ventures
Venture Capital
Consonance
Venture Capital
Kepple Ventures
Venture Capital
Angel Investors
Including CEOs of Fitbit and Flutterwave
Henry Mascot
Founder & CEO of Curacel, leading Africa's digital transformation in insurance through AI-powered infrastructure solutions.