Nairobi-based travel and fintech startup Afrinity has been selected to join FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program. This is a startup support initiative designed to help early-stage companies move from concept to execution.
Afrinity is building a platform that combines curated travel experiences with embedded fintech tools. This allows users to discover destinations across Africa while accessing features such as travel savings, budgeting and secure currency conversion.
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Through the EquityPilot program, FasterCapital will work with the startup over the next 30 to 60 days to refine its product roadmap, strengthen its go-to-market strategy and prepare for early user acquisition. The program will also provide mentorship, fundraising readiness support and introductions to relevant ecosystem partners.
“We’re excited to support AFRINITY through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders,” said Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital.
Afrinity Founder and Chairperson RB Mwaura Jr. said the partnership will help the company prioritize the features that matter most to travelers and creators as it works to make travel across Africa more accessible and financially manageable.
Over the next 90 days, the startup plans to launch an MVP focused on its core fintech features, test user acquisition campaigns targeting young travelers and onboard its first local business partners for its curated travel marketplace.
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