• Tenaw Derseh founded Nexudy to connect startups, investors, and mentors across Africa.
• The platform uses intelligent recommendations to match projects with relevant stakeholders.
• Nexudy aims to support startups from idea stage through growth while improving ecosystem efficiency.

Tenaw Derseh is an Ethiopian electronics engineer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Nexudy, an online platform that provides users with resources, connections, and support to develop ideas and businesses.

He is leveraging technology to bridge the gap between ideas and viable companies. He aims to make Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem more open and interconnected.

Derseh launched Nexudy in 2025 to serve the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. He targets startup founders, investors, experts, mentors, and professionals seeking opportunities.

The platform facilitates connections among these actors through an intelligent recommendation system. It identifies relevant stakeholders and projects at the right time.

Nexudy provides founders with a comprehensive environment that supports them at every stage. It guides users from initial idea development to business growth. The platform offers dedicated programs to define business models, improve pitch quality, structure internal governance, and strengthen market traction. It also allows investors to access startups that are ready to raise funds and already structured. It improves deal flow quality and reduces early-stage risk.

Mentors and experts can share their experience through targeted programs. They support founders on key topics such as strategy, growth, and international expansion.

In parallel, Tenaw Derseh co-founded Baacumen in 2024. The platform enables learners to build skills and expand career opportunities through a wide range of courses. Baacumen covers fields including information technology, coding, marketing, and creative skills.

Tenaw Derseh graduated from Haramaya University with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2012. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering in 2019 from the University of Washington. He also obtained a master’s degree in data science in 2023 from Eastern University in the United States.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum