6 African startups share $400k funding at FINCA Ventures Prize Competition

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Six African startups have been selected as winners of the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, receiving a combined US$400,000 in catalytic funding to accelerate their impact in key resilience sectors. The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, a flagship initiative of FINCA’s impact investing arm, spotlights the depth and potential of entrepreneurial talent developing practical, scalable responses [...] The post 6 African startups share $400k funding at FINCA Ventures Prize Competition appeared first on Disrupt Africa .

The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition , a flagship initiative of FINCA’s impact investing arm , spotlights the depth and potential of entrepreneurial talent developing practical, scalable responses to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Now in its third year, the FINCA Ventures Prize Competition drew more than 700 applications in two categories – fintech for financial inclusion, and sustainable agriculture and food systems.