SmileUp

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Escrow-backed platform connecting clients in Benin with verified construction artisans, paid stage by stage.

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About SmileUp

SmileUp is a Cotonou-based platform that acts as a trusted third party for construction projects in Benin. Clients deposit funds with SmileUp, artisans carry out the work, and payment is released only when the client approves it, with each project split into stages such as foundations and walls.

The company verifies each artisan's identity and past projects, and its team steps in to resolve delays or disputes and protect client funds. It reports more than 18 projects and 16 artisans on the platform, and its app is available on Google Play. Information comes from the French-language website.

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Frequently asked about SmileUp

Where is SmileUp based and when was it founded?
SmileUp is headquartered in Cotonou, Benin and was founded in 2025.
What sector is SmileUp in?
SmileUp operates in PropTech, FinTech and Marketplace.