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Since 2018, Visa has backed 13 African startups across 15 disclosed funding rounds totaling $636M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments in over 200 countries and territories through electronic payments.
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Visa has backed 13 African startups across 15 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $636M since 2018.
Mostly Venture (Round not Specified): 4 of its 15 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture Round (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (11), Cybersecurity (2), HR & Talent (1), and 1 more sector.
Visa most often shares rounds with Y Combinator (3 shared deals), International Finance Corporation (2 shared deals), Plug and Play (2 shared deals).
Visa has backed companies like Moniepoint, Konnect, Workpay, Fincart, Send App, Interswitch, Branch, and Paystack. These span Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, and Egypt, focusing on payments, fintech, HR, and logistics.