2025 Visa Africa Accelerator Program for Fintech Startups | Cohort 5
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.
2025 Visa Africa Accelerator Program SummaryÂ
- Type: Accelerator Program
- Sponsored by: Visa accelerator
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Perks: Visa’s FinTech training, 1:1 sessions with founders and industry experts, Pitch your vision and get noticed, Connection and networking
- Deadline: 15th August, 2025
Requirements for the 2025 Visa Africa Accelerator Program
- Have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution? This Program is built for you.
- Stage:Â Startups from Seed to Series A with at least an MVP are welcome to apply.
- Solution:Â 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:Â Startups with existing operations in Africa or a strong commitment to expand into African markets are highly encouraged to join.
Benefits of Participating in the 2025 Visa Africa Accelerator Program
- Knowledge & expertise:Â 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:Â Pitch your vision. Get noticed. Demo Day opens doors to potential investments from Visa, Plug and Play, and leading VCs.
- Partnerships:Â Collaborate with industry giants and game-changers. Build connections that actually move the needle.
- Product Perks:Â 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.
Deadline: 15th August, 2025
