Visa has launched a new Africa Fintech Accelerator programme to help enable African startups through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding. The launch of the Africa Fintech Accelerator programme follows Visa’s recent pledge to invest US$1 billion in Africa’s digital transformation and its long-term commitment to advancing Africa’s economies and driving inclusive growth. Fintech startups throughout Africa can apply to be part of the program through two application phases each year, starting from this month. With more than 1,000 African fintech startups taking part in the Visa Everywhere Initiative competition in 2022, finalists from Africa country editions this year will be invited to join the accelerator programme. Our new Fintech Accelerator will bring expertise, connections, and investment to Africa’s best fintech start-ups so they can grow at scale.”

Source: The North Africa Journal July 12, 2023 07:54 UTC