Verto Awards 2025

About

The Verto Awards 2025 is a competition organized by the fintech company Verto, aimed at early-stage startups in Africa, offering cash prizes and global exposure to support innovative projects in fintech, agritech, healthtech, and digital commerce, with the goal of enhancing cross-border operations and market connectivity.

Benefits

• Cash prizes of $10,000 for the winner, $3,000 for the runner-up, and $2,000 for third place
• Global exposure and recognition
• Support for accelerating global expansion and simplifying cross-border operations
• Evaluation by a panel of industry leaders and product experts
• Enhanced capabilities for cross-border payments and connecting Africa with global markets

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage startups operating for about two years
• Location requirement: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya
• Industry focus: Fintech, Agritech, Healthtech, Digital Commerce