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IPT Africa, a B2B payments company based in Mauritius, has made history as the first fintech from the island nation selected for the Visa Accelerator Programme – Africa 2025. This initiative, run in collaboration with global innovation platform Plug and Play, targets high-potential African startups poised to scale groundbreaking solutions in digital payments.
Chosen from thousands of applicants across the continent, IPT Africa is among 22 selected startups participating in the 12-week accelerator. The programme offers tailored mentorship, access to Visa’s developer ecosystem, and potential strategic investment opportunities, all aimed at refining business strategies, enhancing technical skills, and expanding market presence.
IPT Africa specializes in cross-border payments, providing infrastructure that supports trade and remittance flows within Africa and globally. Its inclusion in the programme is expected to bolster its operational strength and deepen its integration with Africa’s financial systems.
CEO Mark O’Sullivan highlighted the selection as proof of Mauritius’s competitive edge in fintech, emphasizing that participation aligns with the company’s mission to streamline payments across the continent’s fast-growing markets.
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Mauritius is positioning itself as a regional fintech hub, supported by progressive government policies and increasing private sector investment. Industry experts see IPT Africa’s selection as a sign of the country’s rising influence in Africa’s digital finance space. Through its involvement in the Visa Accelerator Programme, IPT Africa joins a network of innovators tackling infrastructure challenges and promoting financial inclusion, while opening doors for collaboration and knowledge exchange across Africa and beyond.
