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

South Park Commons (SPC) is a founder community and investment firm that helps entrepreneurs go from "-1 to 0"—from exploring ideas to building venture-backed companies. Through its Founder Fellowship, founders receive funding, hands-on support from SPC partners, and access to a highly curated community of founders, researchers, and investors.

Up to $1million

SLINGSHOT is a global deep-tech startup competition organized by Enterprise Singapore that connects promising startups with international investors, corporate partners, mentors, and government agencies. The competition provides funding opportunities, global exposure, and access to Singapore's innovation ecosystem, helping high-potential startups scale into international markets.

Up to $2million Grant Prize+Sponsored trip to Singapore +Access to Global Investors

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

4DX Ventures is a pan-African venture capital firm investing in technology companies solving major problems across Africa. It has been investing for over 10 years and has 50+ portfolio companies across 20+ operating countries

Up to $5million

Fin Capital is a specialist venture capital and asset-management firm focused specifically on B2B technology for the financial-services industry. Its investment thesis covers companies building financial infrastructure, payments, embedded finance, enterprise fintech, and related technologies.

Up to $15 million