Tunisia’s Konnect Plans North African Expansion with Visa Accelerator Selection

Amin Ben Abderrahmen, Founder and CEO of Konnect

In a good development for Tunisia’s fintech scene, Konnect, the innovative player revolutionizing financial services, has announced its exclusive selection as the sole Tunisian representative in the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program for Africa. The announcement came on the 13th of November, 2023.

Chosen amidst fierce competition from 1044 African startups, Konnect is set to be a driving force in this transformative initiative led by Visa and Plug and Play, aimed at reshaping the financial landscape across the region.

Visa’s CEO emphasized the dynamism of the African market, particularly noting the emergence of the first digital-native generation. Konnect’s acceptance into the Visa Accelerator program underscores its distinctive and innovative role within Tunisia’s financial ecosystem.

Amin Ben Abderrahmen, Founder and CEO of Konnect
Amin Ben Abderrahmen, Founder and CEO of Konnect

Renowned for its rapid and secure payment link and API service, facilitating payments for individuals, SMEs, and large corporations within Tunisia and beyond, Konnect stood out from the extensive pool of contenders. Now, armed with this recognition, Konnect is poised to leverage the resources and opportunities offered by the Visa Accelerator Program to expand its influence and revolutionize the fintech sector in the region.

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The Visa Accelerator Program promises to be a catalyst for Konnect’s growth by providing a unique platform with opportunities for one-on-one mentoring, cutting-edge training resources, and investment prospects. These elements are expected to amplify Konnect’s innovative capabilities and further solidify its position in the fintech sector.

Amin Ben Abderrahmen, Founder and CEO of Konnect, expressed his pride, stating, “This acceptance into the Visa Accelerator Program is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and transformation in Tunisia’s fintech landscape. It marks a significant milestone for Konnect, and we are honored to be part of this innovative journey.”

The Visa Accelerator Program not only opens doors for Konnect to expand its presence and launch new payment products but also positions it to accelerate its expansion in North Africa and extend its reach and impact throughout the continent and beyond.

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Konnect stands at the forefront of reshaping Tunisia’s financial landscape, offering an online payment solution dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative payment solutions. With a vision to break financial barriers and foster universal prosperity, Konnect is committed to building an inclusive financial future where opportunities know no boundaries.

Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer, who has several years of experience working in Africa’s burgeoning tech startup industry. He has closed multi-million dollar deals bordering on venture capital, private equity, intellectual property (trademark, patent or design, etc.), mergers and acquisitions, in countries such as in the Delaware, New York, UK, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Nigeria etc. He’s also a corporate governance and cross-border data privacy and tax expert. 
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