Visa Foundation

Visa's philanthropic arm supporting inclusive economies by empowering gender-diverse small businesses through…

Kenya,Nigeria,Ghana,Cote d'Ivoire,South Africa,Morocco,Congo, Democratic Republic of the,Rwanda,Ethiopia,Namibia

Investment Range

$50k - $2M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Debt

Equity

Grants

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

Target Stages

Growth

Idea

Seed

Series A

Series B

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

Visa's philanthropic arm supporting inclusive economies by empowering gender-diverse small businesses through grants and impact investments in emerging markets globally.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Funds

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

Active mandate covering Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, Morocco, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Namibia. Operates across 10 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, and 5 more.