Art Chupeau

Art Chupeau is the Managing Partner at Baobab Network, an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to supporting African startups in building scalable, resilient, and impact-driven businesses. With deep experience in the continent’s venture ecosystem, he partners with founders to navigate fundraising, strategic growth, and operational challenges, helping them make disciplined decisions that position their startups for long-term success. Art emphasizes the importance of strong fundamentals, authentic leadership, and aligning with the right investors, while guiding entrepreneurs through common early-stage pitfalls such as valuation traps and premature scaling. Through his work, he plays a critical role in bridging Africa’s funding gaps, fostering innovation, and enabling founders to create sustainable impact across the continent.