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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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$50K – $5M
Visa Foundation supports women-owned and underserved entrepreneurs worldwide, along with small businesses and partner organizations delivering programs in financial inclusion and community impact. It provides grants, investments, and strategic partnerships, with typical funding ranging from $50K to $5M. Its work includes support for skills building, digital training, and initiatives in emerging markets that help women access and control capital.
Grants
Grant funding supports partners that equip small businesses with skills and digital training.
Investments
Dedicated investments in emerging markets are helping more women control capital.
Strategic partnerships
Funding strategic collaborations with grantees and investees targets programs that are designed to make a difference.
Financial inclusion
Delivering access to the digital economy and other business resources helps support women-owned and underserved entrepreneurs worldwide.
Community impact
Addressing critical needs and empowering local communities helps neighbors around the globe.
Humanitarian assistance
Delivering resources, support and care in times of crisis.
Visa corporate foundation. $200M+ committed. Focus on inclusive digital economies and women's economic advancement. Programs include Visa Everywhere Initiative (startup competition), grants to non-profits building financial inclusion, and partnership programs across Africa.
Financial inclusion expertise, Visa network, digital payments infrastructure, fintech connections
Corporate foundation — aligned with Visa business interests. Variable grant sizes.
Applications should clearly show how the program serves women-owned or underserved entrepreneurs and improves financial inclusion or community outcomes. If relevant, emphasize digital training, small business support, and impact in emerging markets or African contexts.
2017
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple financial inclusion organizations and fintech startups globally