Six African startups secure $400,000 in grant funding at the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize

Six innovative African startups have been awarded a combined $400,000 in grant funding through the 2026 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition . Hosted by the impact investing arm of FINCA, the third-annual competition recognizes early-stage enterprises driving systemic change across two critical sectors: financial inclusion and sustainable agriculture. The culminating pitch event took place on October 6, 2026, in San Francisco at a showcase hosted by Cisco.