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It was a pleasure co-hosting an intimate founders breakfast in London last week, alongside our friends at Baobab Network. I would usually insert an inspirational quote about the connections made, but I just wanted to share the pictures and note that we plan to do more of these over the next couple of weeks. Thank you Toby Hanington and Ambar van der Wath for making the breakfast happen. Special thanks to my OPUS co-builders for coming through. See you all next month? 👀 Toby Hanington Ambar van der Wath Arnold Fomété Kerry Fennell Israa Siddig Nic Budden Nic Rawhani Lavanya Anand Folake Osho Modupe Diyaolu Ized Uanikhehi Tolulope Falola Benjamin Dada Githiora Thuku Tayla (Thompson) Dandridge Lewis Goode Folayemi Agusto Simon Ellis HoaQ

As we continue to support Africa’s brightest tech startups, we’re proud to partner with GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World, the world’s leading tech exhibition. From 14-18 October, over 187,000 visitors will gather across two iconic venues in Dubai to explore the latest in AI, Cybersecurity, Sustainable Tech, and more. If you're attending, don’t miss the chance to connect with some of our Managing Partners, who will be there for 3 days of powerful networking, groundbreaking innovations, and business opportunities. Register now and join us at GITEX GLOBAL 2024: https://shorturl.at/FrtRU

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Yesterday, we hosted an exclusive webinar with the Zoho for Startups team for a select group of Baobab Founders. The session provided an overview of Zoho's powerful suite of applications. We also got the inside scoop on the top apps preferred by startups across the MEA— helping our founders build and scale their businesses. At Baobab Network, we're all about giving our founders the tools and connections they need to succeed. Ready to kickstart your company's growth? Apply to our next accelerator now https://shorturl.at/gIFEf

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Introducing PeerCarbon, our latest addition to the Baobab Network portfolio! Peer Carbon is unlocking affordable green finance for Kenyan SMEs with a comprehensive climate finance ecosystem. Their platform offers carbon accounting tools, an AI-powered marketplace, and automated ESG due diligence for green loans. Led by CEO Raymond Maiyo and a diverse team of experts in strategy, product management, technology, and business development, Peer Carbon is well-equipped to make a significant impact. By addressing the $19.7B global climate tech market, Peer Carbon is driving sustainable transformation for African SMEs. Welcome Raymond and the entire Peer Carbon team – we’re excited to support your mission!

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We’re proud to welcome iFunza, Inc. to Baobab Network’s portfolio! iFunza is transforming education financing in Kenya with their mobile-first, AI-powered platform. By connecting borrowers with a network of lenders, iFunza offers accessible education loans with competitive rates and flexible terms. Founded by Martin Kariithi, CFA, with a background in financial engineering, and Caroline Wambui, an implementation specialist with deep knowledge of the educational ecosystem, iFunza boasts a strong leadership team. Tapping into the $150B student loan market in Africa, iFunza is making education financing fast, easy, and transparent, helping millions of students avoid dropping out due to financial burdens. Welcome Martin, Caroline, and the entire iFunza team –we’re excited to support your mission!