Capital to build your startup

Breega is a European and African early-stage VC that is particularly interesting for Nearpays because it has an active presence in Africa, including Lagos and Cape Town, and explicitly invests in African technology companies

Up to $3million

Soma Capital is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in ambitious technology startups globally. The firm focuses on backing founders at the pre-seed and seed stages and has invested in over 1,000 startups, including well-known companies such as Ramp, Deel, Rippling, Cognition, and Cyera.

Up to $1million

Flyer One Ventures provides funding to pre-seed and seed-stage startups that are building products for global markets. The funds supports ambitious, technology driven entrepreneurs by investing up to €1.5 million and providing hands_on assistance with recruiting, digital marketing, PR, business development, fundraising, and access to its network of industry experts to help startups scale internationally

€1.5 million

A global innovation program challenging startups to solve payment and commerce problems, with cash prizes and access to Visa's network.

Cash prizes + partnership

Non-dilutive cash awards plus Google mentorship, Cloud credits, and hands-on support for Black-led startups building in Africa.

Up to $150,000

Tenity is a global fintech-focused venture capital and innovation platform that backs early-stage startups and connects them with financial institutions, corporates, investors, and strategic partners.

$100k - $1.5M

The Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) hosts the New Venture Competition (NVC), a pitch competition for early-stage African startups. The competition gives founders the opportunity to pitch before investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs while competing for non-dilutive funding and gaining exposure within the Wharton ecosystem.

Up to $30,000+ Mentorship +Investor Exposure

Startup Wise Guys' Flagship Accelerator is a 5-month hybrid accelerator that helps founders accelerate growth through intensive mentoring, product development, sales coaching, fundraising preparation, and investor access. The program combines online sessions with in-person modules in Europe and concludes with a Demo Day where startups pitch to investors.

Convertible Investment of up to €100,000, Mentorship, Fundraising and Pitch Preparation