Our Focus
Founders From The African Diaspora
If Africa is to realize its full role in the global economy, its cross-border payment systems must be transformed. The continent’s fintech market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, driven by the urgent need for secure, efficient, and affordable capital movement. Yet progress is held back by persistent barriers—fragmented markets, 42+ currencies, regulatory complexity, outdated infrastructure, and cybersecurity risks. At VOA Venture Partners, we focus on founders from the African diaspora—particularly in the U.S., U.K., and Canada—who are building solutions to these challenges. We believe these innovators have the experience, networks, and vision to reshape Africa’s financial landscape from the outside in, accelerating the continent’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse.
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Our Five-Pillar Framework
1
Market Fragmentation & Structural Inefficiencies
Outdated banking infrastructure, FX volatility, and fragmented financial systems make cross-border transactions slow and expensive.
2
Regulatory & Compliance Challenges
Founders must navigate complex and inconsistent regulatory environments across countries, often without clear guidance.
3
Technology & Infrastructure Gaps
Many markets still lack the foundational infrastructure—APIs, connectivity, digital identity systems—needed to build scalable fintech platforms.
4
Financial Inclusion & Informal Economy Dynamics
Over 50% of Africa’s population remains unbanked. Mobile money and informal networks dominate, but they’re often disconnected from global systems.
5
Fraud Prevention & Cybersecurity Challenges
With financial digitization comes rising risk. Fraud, identity theft, and weak consumer protections threaten user trust and platform stability.
To learn more about the challenges shaping our strategy, and the five systemic issues holding the continent back in detail, click the link below
