#Startup Funding - Web3Africa

Based Founder Fellowship: Accelerate Your Onchain Venture in Nairobi

KenMichaelsAugust 11, 2025February 2, 202608 mins

Base’s 7,500+ builders produced 1,250+ projects, now East Africa’s turn. The Based Founder Fellowship brings a 10-day program to Nairobi for blockchain startups with 1,000+ users. After African founders won $100K in Base Batches, this offers mentorship, VC access, and support. Focus: stablecoins, on-chain identity, AI contracts, self-custodial wallets for African markets.

Visa Funds Africa Through Fintech Accelerator Program 2025

KenMichaelsJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202508 mins

Visa, global payments leader, has kickstarted its fifth edition of its fintech accelerator program, the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. In Brief The fintech accelerator program by Visa enables African startups to access funding, global networks, and mentorship that drive regional financial inclusion. Previous accelerator cohorts saw startups like WorkPay and PayTic achieve rapid success and…