45
Portfolio companies
$225M+
Combined valuation of portfolio
$50M+
Follow-on funding raised by our companies
15
African countries where we have invested
Give your startup an incredible advantage
We invest $100k into Africa’s most exciting early-stage startups
Secure capital
We provide founders with $100k in funding and support them to unlock growth and further investment
Gain expertise
Learn how to problem solve, go to market and scale through our accelerator and global network of experts, investors and entrepreneurs
100% African
Build a world class startup with support from a team with global experience that lives and breaths African entrepreneurship
We invest in Africa’s most exceptional founders
Our portfolio consists of a carefully selected group of exceptional African entrepreneurs. Here are a few who’ve gone from Startup to Superstar.
“Our business has grown substantially since we joined the Baobab accelerator. They helped us develop a razor focus on sales and customer acquisition”
Eunice Olopade
Founder, Sidebrief
“Baobab were our first investor back in 2021, and since then we’ve gone onto scale our business quickly”
Nnamdi Okoh
Co-Founder and CEO, Terminal
“The Baobab accelerator was an intense and hugely insightful experience for our business.”
Ousmane Seidy Diallo
Founder and CEO, Mudupay
“Baobab accelerated our growth quickly, both with their first cheque and also through introductions to their network partners”
Amanda Etuk
Co-Founder, Messenger
A selection from our portfolio:
$100,000 to kickstart your company’s growth
We provide founders with their first cheque, propelling their vision and helping them go from startup to superstar
A Transformative accelerator & hands on venture support
Founders join an intensive 12-week accelerator, working with our expert team to problem solve, build, and get investment ready.
Each startup also receives ongoing, tailored venture support, and our dedicated team provides remote, hands-on assistance to continue your business growth.
SUPPORT BEYOND THE FIRST CHEQUE
Apply NowOur commitment extends far beyond our initial investment into companies.
Our investor network helps to unlock growth for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
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We have more experience in what it takes to build a world class startup in Africa than any other accelerator
Niama El Bassunie
Managing Partner at Baobab
Meet Our Portfolio Companies