Published: 02 Jul 2025 379 views
Applications for the 5th Cohort of the Visa Accelerator Program – Africa are now open! Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of FinTech with the Visa Accelerator Program. This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
We’re a trusted network and world leader in digital payments, with a mission to remove barriers and connect more people to the global economy. Because we believe that economies that include everyone, everywhere uplift everyone, everywhere. Our journey begins in 1958, the year that Bank of America launched the first consumer credit card program in the U.S. We expanded internationally in 1974 and introduced the debit card in 1975. In 2007, regional businesses around the world were merged to form Visa Inc. and, in 2008, the company went public in one of the largest IPOs in history. To... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | VISA |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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.
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.
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.
For more details, visit Visa Africa Accelerator Program webpage
