Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 (Training, Mentorship and Access to Visa’s Resources)

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Applications are open for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 . Early-stage fintech startups across Africa are invited to apply for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. This three-month program is designed to help the continent’s most promising ventures scale their operations and achieve their full potential.

Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Benefits

Launched in 2023 as part of Visa’s $1 billion commitment to Africa, this accelerator provides participating startups with the resources and support they need to succeed. Participants will benefit from:

Knowledge & expertise
- Learn what it takes to win with a program that covers product design, marketing, finance, sales, and more. Get expert advice to grow faster and smarter.
Mentorship
- 1:1 sessions with founders and industry experts who’ve been in your shoes. Real advice. Real impact.
Visa training
- Level up with Visa’s FinTech training including access to the developer portal, and solution expertise to help you build smarter with tools and insights that matter.
Funding
- Pitch your vision. Get noticed. Demo Day opens doors to potential investments from Visa, Plug and Play, and leading VCs.
Partnerships
- Collaborate with industry giants and game-changers. Build connections that actually move the needle.
Product perks
- Gain access to a wide selection of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors for a combined offer value of over ~$200,000 such as mentorship and fintech-specific training modules.

Eligibility Criteria

Have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution? This Program is built for you.

Stage
- Startups from Seed to Series A with at least an MVP are welcome to apply.
Solution
- Teams developing innovative solutions aligned with our program themes are the perfect fit.
Traction
- If your product has been market-tested and is gaining traction, you’re in the right place.
Geography
- Startups with existing operations in Africa or a strong commitment to expand into African markets are highly encouraged to join.