Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Accelerate fintech portfolio, adding dynamic entrepreneurs to its startup engagement program Start Path and more technology partners to its Engage network.
The most recent African fintech to join the Start Path program is Hello Tractor, which operates across Nigeria and Kenya. The firm brings together tractor owners and smallholder farmers through Internet of Things technology and allowing farmers to access tractor services, plant on time and increase yields. It is one of 11 global startups welcomed into Start Path.