Are you building the next big thing in FinTech? If so, the Visa Accelerator Program is your launchpad to scale, success, and impact. Designed to support early-stage FinTechs in Africa, this program provides the tools, training, mentorship, and exposure your startup needs to thrive in a competitive and fast-evolving market. Visa isn’t just a global payment leader, it’s also a growth engine for innovators. Through the Visa Accelerator Program, selected startups gain exclusive access to world-class resources, including business development guidance, product design insights, financial advisory services, and tailored mentorship. As a result, you’re not only developing better solutions, you’re building them faster and smarter.
Furthermore, participants receive hands-on training through Visa’s FinTech curriculum, including access to the Visa Developer Portal. With support from Visa experts and seasoned founders, you’ll gain actionable insights that can transform your business trajectory.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for startups from Seed to Series A that have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or market-ready solution. If your product is already gaining traction, and your team is committed to growing in or expanding into African markets, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re working in Embedded Finance, Payment Infrastructure, Merchant Empowerment, or Sustainable Finance, this is your opportunity to move faster, connect deeper, and scale bigger.
Program Benefits at a Glance:
- Expert-led workshops in product design, sales, marketing, and finance
- 1:1 mentorship from industry veterans and successful founders
- Visa FinTech training with technical and strategic support
- Access to Visa’s regional and global network
- Opportunities to pitch at high-profile events
- Visibility through Visa’s partner and alumni ecosystem
Application Timeline
Applications for the Visa Accelerator Program Africa are open now. Don’t wait the sooner you apply, the closer you get to redefining the future of finance in Africa. Join the ranks of Bumpa, Anchor, Credable, Fixa, and other successful Visa Accelerator alumni who have gone on to raise funding, scale their reach, and create meaningful impact.
Be Part of the Future
FinTech is evolving, and so should you. If your startup is creating bold, innovative solutions that improve how money moves across Africa and beyond, Visa wants to hear from you.
Don’t just build. Scale with Visa. Apply Now
