Bento (Payments, Human Resources) — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Bento

Empowering African businesses with world-class payroll and HRM tools so they can change the continent.

Founded 2016 Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria 64 employees Seed Payments, Human Resources

Bento is an African startup focusing on empowering businesses across the continent with advanced payroll and Human Resource Management (HRM) tools. Founded in 2017 in Nigeria, the company's mission revolves around acknowledging and supporting the potential of African businesses and entrepreneurs in effecting substantial change in the region. Bento prides itself on developing solutions that are tailored specifically to the unique business landscape in Africa, understanding that a "one-size-fits-all" approach does not suffice for the diverse challenges enterprises face on the continent. The company takes pride in its continuous innovation and commitment to being in a perpetual beta mode, constantly enhancing its core solutions and introducing new ones that are adaptable to the evolving business environment. Their focus extends beyond businesses; they are also redefining employee benefits with an initiative named "employee benefits 2.0." This approach aims to enrich the lives of African employees by providing them access to a range of innovative products and services, including credit solutions, insurance, savings, investments, and more, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life. Bento secured its Seed Round investment on 01 January 2020 from Kinfolk Venture Capital. This support from a notable investor indicates the potential and promise attached to Bento's vision and offerings, signifying a mutual belief in the value proposition and impact of their solutions for African businesses and employees. With a compelling focus on uplifting the African business landscape incrementally, Bento is actively contributing to building a stronger and more prosperous continent, one business at a time.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Seed Round	••••••	1		01 Jan 2020

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Empowering African businesses with world-class payroll and HRM tools so they can change the continent.

Bento was founded in 2016.

Bento is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Bento operates in the following industries: Payments, Human Resources.

Bento has approximately 64 employees.

Bento has completed 1 funding round. The latest funding stage is Seed.

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