The Baobab Network
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Also known as New Venture Africa Ltd
Investment thesis
The Baobab Network backs early-stage African founders, providing a first cheque of $100k alongside an intensive 12-week accelerator program. It helps founders refine product-market fit, accelerate traction, and prepare for follow-on fundraising through its global investor network. The firm positions itself as a long-term partner, offering ongoing support via its Baobab OS platform and expert partners to help companies scale across the continent. It also runs a Scout Programme to source promising startups across Africa.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 60 portfolio companiesFintech ×4SaaS ×3Enterprise Software ×2Marketplaces ×2Cleantech ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1Energy ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1Kenya×1Nigeria×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 60 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeCo-investorsFJ Labs
Co-investorsOui Capital
Co-investorsNama Ventures
Hadi Finance provides digital working capital financing for informal retailers and SME suppliers, offering fast and flexible loan disbursement.
Fintech
Co-investorsMicrotraction
Kakbima is a configurable insurance software platform that lets agents, brokers, micro-insurers, and insurers manage and distribute insurance, with modules for CRM, policies, products, claims, quotes, and analytics plus customer portals and mobile apps.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Powerfull Technology develops technology solutions for solar and battery system optimization to enhance energy management and financial returns for residential and commercial properties.
CleantechEnergyIoTDewsbury, GB
Co-investorsTechstars
Sidebrief is a platform that enables business incorporation and compliance management across African markets, offering company registration, tax filing, licenses, and ongoing regulatory support.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechMiddletown, US
Abdulwaheed Yusuf(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsVelocity Digital
Terminal Africa is a shipping and logistics aggregator that connects users to 20+ local and international delivery partners through a web app, mobile app, and shipping API (T-Ship).
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesFirst CircleDFS Lab
Triply provides an integrated platform for travel businesses in Africa that consolidates payments, invoicing, payroll, accounting, and operational management in one system.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSNairobi, KE
Peter Wachira(Founder)inCollins Muthinja(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesOui CapitalY Combinator
Co-investorsOui Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTriply · nyongesasande.com · Jun 5, 2026
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2018
Director · British · since 2015
Director · British · since 2015
Director · American · since 2020
Toby Jones Hanington — right to appoint and remove directors
Thomas Oliver Fairburn — right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Baobab Network made?
- The Baobab Network has 60 tracked investments.
- What stage does The Baobab Network invest at?
- The Baobab Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is The Baobab Network's typical check size?
- The Baobab Network typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does The Baobab Network focus on?
- The Baobab Network focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does The Baobab Network co-invest with?
- The Baobab Network most often shares deals with Oui Capital, Techstars, 4DX Ventures, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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