Visa and Plug and Play Africa have opened applications for the sixth cohort of Africa’s premier fintech accelerator, designed to help growth-stage startups scale their impact across the continent through Visa’s global network and expertise.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Accelerator Program
- For: Seed to Series A Fintech startups operating in or expanding to Africa
- Key Benefits: Mentorship, Visa technology training, and access to a global network of financial institutions
- Location: Africa / Remote (Program operates across 35+ African countries)
Accelerator Overview
The Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator is a specialized program designed to move fintechs forward by providing the tools, expertise, and training necessary to scale. Since its inception, the program has supported over 100 fintechs, helping them collectively raise more than $115M. The program focuses on solving significant challenges in the African market, including digitizing payments, unlocking new financial flows, and empowering SMEs.
Key Benefits
- Knowledge & Expertise: A comprehensive program covering product design, marketing, finance, and sales strategies.
- Mentorship: Personalized 1:1 sessions with successful founders and industry experts.
- Visa Technology Training: Direct access to Visa’s developer portal, solution expertise, and global network of partners.
- Ecosystem Access: Connections to capital, financial institutions, and key ecosystem enablers to accelerate growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- Stage: Startups ranging from Seed to Series A.
- Product Readiness: Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or a market-ready solution with demonstrated traction.
- Geography: Startups must have existing operations in Africa or a documented commitment to expanding into African markets.
- Focus Areas: Solutions should align with themes such as embedded finance, payment infrastructure, cross-border remittances, B2B finance, and sustainable/inclusive finance.
How to Apply
Fintech founders ready to scale their solutions should submit their applications through the official program portal.
Apply Here: Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Application
About Visa
Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Its mission is to connect the world through an innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals and economies to thrive.
Learn More: Visa Africa
