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Visa Accelerator Backs 100+ African Fintech Startups
Visa Inc. has spotlighted a new cohort of high-growth African fintech startups, marking a major milestone as its Africa Fintech Accelerator surpasses 100 startups supported across the continent.
The announcement was made during the Cohort 5 Demo Day held at GITEX Africa in Marrakech, where 18 startups from 10 African countries showcased solutions targeting key gaps in digital payments and financial services.
Since its launch, the accelerator has supported 104 startups with a combined valuation of $1.4 billion, reflecting the growing momentum within Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
The three-month programme provides founders with mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to Visa’s global network. It aims to help startups scale faster, strengthen their products, and unlock new markets.
Visa Accelerator Backs 100+ African Fintech Startups
Partnerships Driving Growth
Collaboration is emerging as a key driver of growth among accelerator alumni.
In Morocco, Zazu is working with Chari to roll out a neobank offering for SMEs, leveraging issuance capabilities built through Visa’s support.
Credable has partnered with Onafriq to develop digital credit solutions powered by Visa technology. The partnership aims to expand access to credit through card-based solutions across emerging markets.
Meanwhile, Kredete is scaling its stablecoin-linked card offering across multiple African markets, with plans to expand into the Gulf region following early traction.
MoneyHash has also signed a multi-year deal to integrate Visa’s Cybersource, enhancing payment acceptance and commerce capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa.
“What makes Africa’s fintech story so powerful is the growing spirit of partnership,” said Godfrey Sullivan, noting that collaboration is helping startups scale and expand financial access across the continent.
Visa has also opened applications for Cohort 6 of the accelerator, inviting fintech startups across Africa to apply by May 17, 2026.
The programme continues to position itself as a key platform for driving innovation, deepening financial inclusion, and shaping the future of digital commerce in Africa.
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