Village Capital Targets African Startups with $4 Million Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Fund - Tech

Visa Opens Applications for Fifth Cohort of Africa Fintech Accelerator - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Global payments leader Visa has officially opened applications for the fifth edition of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, a flagship initiative aimed at nurturing and scaling high-potential fintech startups across the continent. The three-month accelerator program offers selected ventures access to mentorship, cutting-edge technology, strategic industry connections, and potential funding opportunities. Launched in 2023, the Africa Fintech Accelera…

Village Capital Targets African Startups with $4 Million Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Fund - Tech

Village Capital has unveiled a $4 million investment fund aimed at addressing economic mobility and climate resilience challenges in Africa.  This initiative, known as the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF), is being rolled out in partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Rather than imposing external models, Village Capital is embedding local entrepreneur support organ…

Village Capital taps local partners for $4M Africa fund for startups

Village Capital, a global nonprofit known for backing high-impact startups across emerging markets, has selected five entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs) in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania as venture partners in a new $4 million fund. This move, in partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is part of its new initiative: the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF). The AEC…