Baobab Network

An Africa-focused accelerator investing in early-stage tech ventures across the continent. Baobab Network provides $100,000 in funding to early-stage tech startups, offering an intensive 12-week accelerator program that includes hands-on support and access to a global network of experts, mentors, and investors. The accelerator is sector and geographically agnostic, focusing on tech-enabled and asset-light startups with at least one African-born founder. Since its inception, Baobab Network has invested in over 65 portfolio companies across 16 African countries, creating more than 1,250 jobs and facilitating over $55 million in follow-on funding. The accelerator's mission is to empower exceptional African entrepreneurs by providing the resources and support needed to scale their businesses and become industry leaders.

Tech-enabled, Asset-light, At least one African-born founder