NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Visa has announced investments in four fintech start-ups as part of its inaugural Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program, reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital innovation and financial inclusion in Africa.
The selected start-ups include Ghana’s Oze, Kenya’s Workpay, and Nigeria’s OkHi, alongside ORDA, which operates in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Each of these companies addresses key challenges in Africa’s financial sector, such as access to credit, digital identity verification, and operational efficiency for SMEs and larger industries.
“These investments mark a significant step in scaling up financial inclusion across the continent,” said Visa’s Senior Vice President of Products, Partnerships, and Digital Solutions. “We are proud to support these start-ups in their journey to shape the future of digital payments in Africa.”
The investments are part of Visa’s broader strategy to support Africa’s digital transformation. Launched in 2023, the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator is a three-month program offering start-ups mentorship, business training, funding, and opportunities for strategic partnerships. So far, 45 start-ups from across Africa have participated in the program.
