Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program Opens Applications for Cohort 5
Visa has announced the opening of applications for the fifth iteration of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This 12-week initiative is designed to empower and accelerate the growth of African fintech startups, providing them with crucial resources to scale and significantly impact the continent’s financial landscape. Startups with innovative solutions ready for the market can now submit their applications, with the deadline set for August 15, 2025.
Program Benefits and Focus
The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator offers a comprehensive program tailored to nurture fintech innovation in Africa. Selected companies will benefit from a three-month program incorporating expert training, dedicated mentorship, and opportunities to network with industry leaders and potential investors. The program is targeted towards Africa-based fintech companies that have already developed a minimum viable product or possess a market-ready solution. Visa’s commitment to supporting African fintech is further exemplified by the recent introduction of 22 startups from 12 African countries in Cohort 4. These startups represent a diverse range of solutions addressing key challenges within the African fintech ecosystem, including digital solutions for small businesses, innovative lending platforms, streamlined cross-border payments, AI-driven financial platforms, and revolutionary approaches to climate insurance and neobanking. Through mentorship, training, networking, and access to potential funding, the accelerator program is specifically designed to guide startups through the complexities of the fintech landscape and help them to expand their innovative solutions.
The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program represents a valuable opportunity for African startups to gain essential support and resources, contributing to the growth of the fintech industry across the continent.
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