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Visa, a global payments giant, actively supports Africa's fintech sector. Their focus on early-stage funding, particularly Corporate and Seed rounds, empowers startups like Interswitch, TerraPay, and JUMO. Visa's unique value lies in its deep understanding of the African market, extensive network, and commitment to driving financial inclusion and innovation across the continent.

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Visa's Investment activity in Africa

With over $248.7M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Corporate round in TerraPay, announced on May 10th, 2023, closing at an undisclosed amounts.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Corporate
Interswitch
NigeriaNov 11, 2019Undisclosed
Pre-seed
ElGameya
EgyptMay 30, 2019$ 25,000
Venture
JUMO
South AfricaNov 08, 2021$ 120,000,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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Visa's Investment Distribution in Africa.

Visa's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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