Henry Mascot
About Henry Mascot
Henry Mascot is the Founder and CEO of Curacel, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in technology and entrepreneurship, having previously co-founded several companies and held key positions in various organizations.
Work at Curacel
Henry Mascot serves as the Founder and CEO of Curacel, a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Curacel has developed a platform that incorporates advanced features such as AI-driven fraud detection, which has resulted in a 25% reduction in previously lost claims for insurers. He leads a team of 40 professionals, focusing on strategic decision-making and achieving sales targets. His efforts have contributed to the company's growth and innovation in the insurance technology sector.
Previous Experience
Before founding Curacel, Henry Mascot co-founded Velexo IT Solutions, where he served as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer from 2012 to 2014. He also held several other positions, including Growth Consultant at 54gene for two months in 2019, Entrepreneur In Residence at Falcon and Associates in 2017 for 11 months, and Co-Founder at HUB10 in 2015 for 11 months. Additionally, he worked as a Growth Executive at Amplified Payment Systems Ltd from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Henry Mascot has a diverse educational background in technology and entrepreneurship. He studied Computer Software Engineering at freeCodeCamp, earning a Full Stack Web Development Certification. He also completed a Bachelor of Engineering at Enugu State University of Science and Technology. His entrepreneurial education includes a Diploma in Technology Entrepreneurship from MEST Africa, and he participated in the Oxford Fintech Stream at the Creative Destruction Lab. Furthermore, he studied at Y Combinator, achieving W23.
Achievements and Funding
Henry Mascot has successfully raised $3.5 million in funding for Curacel from prominent venture capital firms, including Y Combinator, Tencent, and Google. His strategic initiatives have led to significant partnerships, including working closely with founders at AmplifyPay to secure major Nigerian banking clients such as GTBank, Zenith Bank, and Access Bank. His role at 54Gene involved signing provider partners and developing partnership programs, showcasing his ability to drive growth and collaboration in the tech industry.