Are you ready to revolutionize the FinTech ecosystem? The Visa Accelerator Program is here to fast-track the growth of your startup and connect you to the best resources in the industry. This is a unique opportunity for African-based startups to accelerate their impact and leverage Visa's global expertise.

What We’re Looking For

• Stage: Seed to Series A startups with a proven Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
• Solution: A product or service that addresses one of the following opportunity areas in FinTech:
  • Unlocking New Payment Flows
  • Embedded Finance
  • Empowering Merchants & SMEs
  • Payment Infrastructure Enablers
  • The Future of Finance
  • Sustainable & Inclusive Finance
• Traction: Market-tested solutions with demonstrated traction in your target market.
• Geography: Startups with operations in Africa or a clear commitment to expand within the African market.

Program Timeline

• Duration: 3-month immersive journey designed to propel your startup toward growth and success.
• Opportunity Areas:
  • Digitalizing cash-intensive payments (P2P, B2B, G2C)
  • Cross-border remittances and funds disbursements
  • Finance management platforms for B2B
  • Social commerce and the creator economy
  • Open banking and treasury-as-a-service solutions
  • Mobile money flows and interoperability

If your startup is working on innovative solutions in any of these areas, don’t miss out on the chance to apply. Join us on a 3-month journey to unlock your potential and make a lasting impact on the future of finance.

Take the first step to disrupt the industry and build a sustainable, inclusive future with the Visa Accelerator Program!

This is an exciting chance to elevate your startup, gain unparalleled resources, and scale your innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving FinTech space.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is March 15, 2025.