PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, August 8, 2025/ -- IPT Africa (www.IPTAfrica.com), a purpose-driven leader in the B2B global cross-border payments sector, is proud to announce its selection into the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program - Africa 2025, becoming the first Mauritian company to join this highly competitive, pan-African fintech cohort.

Chosen from thousands of high-growth startups across the continent, IPT Africa now joins an elite group of 22 innovators for a 12-week accelerator powered by Visa and Plug and Play, designed to fast-track scalable, transformative payment solutions. The program delivers exclusive access to Visa’s developer ecosystem, tailored mentorship, technical integrations, and potential strategic investments.

“We’re incredibly proud to represent Mauritius on this global stage,” said Mark O Sullivan, CEO of IPT Africa. “This isn’t just a milestone for our company,  it’s a signal that Mauritian innovation can compete and lead across Africa. Our selection in the Visa Accelerator Program will accelerate our mission to simplify, connect, and power payments across the continent’s most dynamic markets.”

A Win for Mauritius’ Fintech Ecosystem

IPT Africa’s selection reinforces Mauritius’ emergence as a fintech and digital finance hub, capable of developing export-ready technology serving the wider African region. It also showcases the growing capacity for jurisdictions like Mauritius to incubate world-class fintech ventures with regional impact.