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    Moniepoint Secures Strategic Funding from Visa to Boost Financial Inclusion for SMEs

    • January 28, 2025
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    Moniepoint, a leading fintech startup in Nigeria, has secured strategic investment from Visa to fuel its mission of promoting financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. This investment marks a significant milestone for the startup, which provides digital financial solutions to businesses that often face barriers to traditional banking.

    With Visa’s backing, Moniepoint will be able to expand its platform, offering more financial products such as payments, transfers, and loans to SMEs, particularly in Nigeria and other African markets. The aim is to bridge the gap for businesses seeking digital financial tools, and the investment is expected to accelerate the adoption of digital payments and create more accessible financial services across the region.

    For more details about the investment and Visa’s role, visit the Moniepoint Blog.


    What This Investment Means for Moniepoint

    The Visa investment builds on the momentum from Moniepoint’s recent successful funding rounds (read here) and provides the company with the resources to scale rapidly. This backing comes at a crucial time as Moniepoint looks to expand its footprint and offer SMEs more access to essential financial services like payments and loans.

    Visa’s involvement will also allow Moniepoint to deepen its focus on financial inclusion, helping African SMEs participate in the formal financial system. This strategic investment is an important step forward in Visa’s ongoing effort to support financial inclusion across the African continent.


    Visa’s Role in Supporting Financial Inclusion in Africa

    Visa’s investment aligns with the company’s broader commitment to financial inclusion in Africa. Through this partnership, Visa is supporting the development of financial infrastructure that aims to bring more businesses into the digital economy. Visa has worked on similar initiatives across the continent, and this partnership with Moniepoint is a further demonstration of its commitment to fostering financial growth for African businesses.

     

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