Visa’s African Fintech Accelerator, launched in July 2023, aims to support fintech startups in scaling across Africa. The 12-week program provides mentorship, strategy guidance and access to a robust network. Visa’s MEA strategy, led by Hasan Kazmi, emphasizes payments as the foundation for broader fintech services. Recognizing regional diversity, Visa prioritizes a localized approach with programs tailored to individual markets. As Visa identifies firms with impactful solutions, it seeks to drive growth across borders, anticipating expansion and maturity as key themes for the MEA fintech ecosystem in 2025.
