The Baobab Network

The Baobab Network is a prominent start-up accelerator based in Africa, with offices in Nairobi, South Africa, Nigeria, and London. It focuses on supporting early-stage technology ventures across the continent by connecting them with talent and global investors. The organization provides a range of services, including leadership development, entrepreneurship training, strategy design, and resource planning, all aimed at fostering growth and enhancing revenue for participating businesses. In exchange for equity, The Baobab Network offers financial support and a platform for companies to expand their operations and access vital resources, ensuring they receive real-time guidance to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape.

Arthur Chupeau

Managing Partner

Tom Fairburn

Co-Founder

Wanjiku Kimani

Venture Partner and Admissions Lead

Past deals in Nigeria

Lemonade Payments

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Lemonade Payments operates a digital payment platform that facilitates secure and private transactions across Africa. The platform is designed to protect user privacy, allowing individuals and businesses to make and receive payments without revealing personal information. By offering a user-friendly interface and supporting various payment methods, Lemonade Payments aims to enhance the overall experience of financial transactions. The service caters to a diverse audience, including those who need to send money internationally to countries such as India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. In addition, the company prioritizes customer support, providing multiple channels for assistance to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for all users.

Alerzo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Alerzo is a B2B e-commerce retail company based in Ibadan, Nigeria, that was founded in 2019. It provides a technology and services platform designed to transform the operations of informal retail stores. Alerzo offers on-demand inventory distribution and financial services tailored for small informal retailers, facilitating easier discovery, purchasing, and management of inventory. Additionally, the platform supplies real-time market trends, customer feedback, and consumer purchasing data, which helps brands and manufacturers gain insights into the market. By bridging the gap between retailers and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), Alerzo enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of informal retail operations.
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