Senam Béheton

Senam Béheton is one of West Africa's most prolific serial entrepreneurs. Over two decades he has founded and invested in more than 35 companies, primarily in technology, making him a key catalyst for the African startup ecosystem.

He founded EtriLabs in 2009, one of Benin's pioneering innovation hubs, and later co-founded TEKXL (startup studio) and Noru Capital (VC firm). In 2019 he launched Kudizy, a financial management platform built for African SMEs.

Through the Next Health Accelerator, he has helped entrepreneurs secure over $7 million in funding. He holds an MA in International Development from American University and an MEd in Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland.