The Baobab Network
Equity investment; ownership percentage not published · Africa · Checking status
The Baobab Network accepts African tech startups on a rolling basis and advertises $100,000 of initial funding, hands-on venture support, no fee, no board seat, and lifetime network access. The public page does not state the equity percentage or current next cohort date.
Tier 2 · ranked #49africapre-seed
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Program intake
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Key facts
| Check size | $100,000 initial funding |
| Terms | Equity investment; ownership percentage not published |
| Stage | pre-seed with MVP or validated demand |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Location | Africa |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | generalist |
| Status | rolling |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
The Baobab Network accepts African tech startups on a rolling basis and advertises $100,000 of initial funding, hands-on venture support, no fee, no board seat, and lifetime network access. The public page does not state the equity percentage or current next cohort date.
How the application really works
Apply at any time. The team reviews fit and may encourage rejected founders to make progress and reapply.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- $100,000 initial funding; no fee or board seat. Equity percentage, instrument, valuation, and timing are not published.
- Applications are rolling, but the page's named Q4 2025 cohort date is stale. Confirm the next actual start date and investment instrument.
Track record
- The official site describes an Africa-wide portfolio and ongoing access to co-investment, venture debt, and a follow-on fund.
Thousands of annual applications are reported; the acceptance count and rate are not published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Apply at any time. The team reviews fit and may encourage rejected founders to make progress and reapply.
- What are the current economics?
- $100,000 initial funding; no fee or board seat. Equity percentage, instrument, valuation, and timing are not published.
- How large and long is the program?
- The program receives thousands of applications annually; current cohort size is not published. Cohort accelerator plus hands-on venture support and lifetime network access.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- No relocation requirement is published; confirm live-session and travel expectations.
- What happens after the program?
- Co-investment, venture debt, and a follow-on fund are available subject to separate decisions.
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Sources
- thebaobabnetwork.com/apply-now — Official funding, rolling application, eligibility, fee/board terms, reapplication, follow-on options, and email (checked 2026-08-10)