Venture studioTurning ideas into scalable startups.
The startup scene in Benin
Where startups get built in Cotonou, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Cotonou ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #945 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
4 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Cotonou
Venture studios 2
Venture studio
Venture studioStartup studio supporting West African tech startups.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating tech startups in Africa.
Incubators 1
IncubatorEmpowering African innovators for sustainable opportunities.
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Cotonou
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Cotonou
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Cotonou
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Cotonou
How does Cotonou rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #945 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
Are there accelerators or incubators in Cotonou?
Yes. Cotonou has 1 accelerator, 1 incubator and 2 venture studios on record, including EtriStars, EtriLabs and TEKXL.
Superscout Pro
Find faster. Show up verified. Keep your deals private.
$99a year, or $12 a month
Get Pro- Search that narrowsInvestors, programs, accelerators, incubators and studios, by stage, sector and place.
- A verified profileThe people you reach know you are who you say you are.
- A private deal vaultThe startups you are watching, with your notes and your reasons. Nobody else's eyes.
Is this page right?How the research works