MAURITIUS’ IPT AFRICA JOINS ELITE VISA ACCELERATOR TO DRIVE CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT REVOLUTION

Mauritius fintech pioneer takes bold step in shaping Africa’s payment future.

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Mark O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer IPT Africa
Mark O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer IPT Africa


Mauritius has taken a decisive leap onto Africa’s fintech innovation map with IPT Africa’s selection for the prestigious Visa Accelerator Programme Africa 2025. The B2B payments firm is the first Mauritian fintech to secure a place in the highly competitive 12-week programme, which draws from thousands of applications across the continent.

Run in collaboration with the global innovation platform Plug and Play, the initiative targets high-growth African startups that are shaping the future of digital payments. IPT Africa’s inclusion signals both the company’s rising influence and Mauritius’s growing reputation as a regional fintech hub.

Specializing in cross-border payment solutions that facilitate trade and remittance flows, IPT Africa is set to gain tailored mentorship, access to Visa’s global developer ecosystem, and opportunities for strategic investment. CEO Mark O’Sullivan called the achievement “a global stage moment” for Mauritian innovation, underscoring its potential to lead in Africa’s fast-evolving payments landscape.

“This isn’t just a milestone for our company, it’s a signal that Mauritian innovation can compete and lead across Africa,” O’Sullivan said. “Our selection in the Visa Accelerator Program will accelerate our mission to simplify, connect, and power payments across the continent’s most dynamic markets.”

With supportive government policies and rising private sector investment, Mauritius is positioning itself as a fintech launchpad. IPT Africa’s success not only opens doors for collaboration and knowledge exchange but also strengthens Africa’s digital finance infrastructure, bringing the vision of seamless cross-border transactions closer to reality.

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