60
Portfolio companies
1250+
Jobs created by portfolio
$55M+
Follow-on funding raised by our companies
16
African countries where we have invested
We invest $100k into Africa’s most exciting early-stage startups
Secure capital
$100k to kick-start your growth, with access to follow-on funding from our global investor network
Product-Market Fit
Perfect your positioning and product strategies to accelerate traction and market success
Rapidly Scale
Get connected with our expert partners through Baobab OS to master growth hacking and scale effectively
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:
$100k to Kickstart Your Growth
We provide Founders with their first cheque, propelling their vision and boosting their traction.
Rapid Acceleration & Hands-On Venture Support
Founders join an intensive 12-week accelerator where we help them perfect their product-market fit, rapidly improve traction, and get fundraising ready for the next stage of growth.
Long-Term Partners in Your Success
Apply NowOur support extends far beyond the first cheque. We’re your partners for the long haul, leveraging our global network to help you lead fundraising efforts, unlock opportunities, and achieve sustained growth.
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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
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