Visa has announced that it is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator Program. The program provides startups in Africa with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. The first cohort, made up of 23 startups from across Africa, will pitch their innovations to investors in Nairobi on February 13. Visa aims to revolutionize Africa’s payment ecosystem and uplift the digital economy through its $1 billion investment in Africa by 2027.
Key points:
- Visa is accepting applications for the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator Program. The program provides startups in Africa with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.
- The first cohort of 23 startups will pitch their innovations to investors in Nairobi on February 13.
- Visa aims to revolutionize Africa’s payment ecosystem and uplift the digital economy through its $1 billion investment in Africa by 2027.
