The Baobab Network Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups Cohort 3 in Africa 2023

We accept applications on a rolling basis – so please feel free to apply at any time and someone from our team will be in touch with you. 

We receive thousands of applications each year, so please bear with us if we are a little slow getting back to you!

We run a world-class accelerator programme supporting Africa’s boldest innovators to scale homegrown solutions.

Our accelerator programme is designed to give you the funding and platform you need to take your company global.

About Baobab Network

The Baobab Team We are a team of entrepreneurs, passionate about driving innovation and investment across Africa. Building Baobab businesses Our name, brand and identity are inspired by the Baobab tree, an iconic symbol of life and growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Baobab Network Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups Cohort 3

Aim and Benefits of Baobab Network Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups Cohort 3

We offer start-ups $50,000 USD in funding and a 3-month cohort program including personalised two-week consultation sessions with tailored support, in exchange for 10% equity. Our venture team works with our portfolio to accelerate growth, build capacity and unlock the next funding stages to help companies scale.

Requirements for Baobab Network Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups Cohort 3 Qualification

• We work with early-stage technology creating or technology-enabled businesses
• Our remit covers the whole of Africa, as long as you are living and working in a key market that we cover then we’d like to work with you
• We will work with companies across many sectors and verticals. There are a few industry areas we don’t specialise in which are outlined in our FAQ’s
• Our expertise is early-stage tech companies, we ideally want companies that have built an MVP of their product or service, or are at the initial stages of scale

Interview date, Process and Venue for Baobab Network Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups Cohort 3

• We are now a cohort-based accelerator – check the application page for details on the current intake.
• Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our team within 4-12 weeks.

Documents Required for Application

• We require a couple of documents from you to support your application (i.e. investment deck, cap table, traction document, etc.) 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are now open for Cohort 3, 2023 Apply now!! 

• We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our FAQ’s as well as taking a look at the Application Form
• Applications should take around 15 to 25 minutes, the more information you can provide upfront the better.

For more details visit: Baobab Network website.