PressPayNg at Catapult: Inclusion Africa Powering the Next Wave of Fintech for Good

Last week, PressPayNg proudly represented Nigeria at the Catapult: Inclusion Africa Programme, hosted by The LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) in Nairobi, Kenya.

It was more than just an accelerator programme, it was a movement. A gathering of visionary founders, bold innovators, and purpose-driven leaders from across Africa , all united by one mission: To use fintech as a force for inclusion, innovation, and impact.

Africa’s Brightest Minds, One Shared Vision

Inside the buzzing halls of the event, conversations pulsed with energy, ambition, and purpose.
From education and healthcare to access to credit and community finance, every discussion echoed the same truth: Africa’s future is digital, inclusive, and unstoppable.

Representing PressPayNg was our CEO (Abiola Metilelu), who shared our mission to ensure that no student drops out of school due to lack of funds. It was an inspiring opportunity to engage with mentors, investors, and fellow founders while exploring partnerships that can accelerate social and financial inclusion across the continent.

What Catapult: Inclusion Africa Represents

Organised by The LHoFT Foundation, Catapult: Inclusion Africa is more than an accelerator, it’s a bridge between innovation and inclusion.

The programme connects Africa’s leading fintech startups with investors, mentors, and development partners to scale solutions that drive sustainable, human-centered impact.

Throughout the sessions, participants explored:

• Innovative financing tools for underserved communities
• Cross-border partnerships for scale and sustainability
• Data-driven solutions for inclusion and trust
• Fintech’s role in driving tangible social change across Africa

It was a space for shared learning, bold thinking, and purposeful collaboration.

The Impact of PressPayNg’s Inclusion in the Programme

Being selected for the Catapult: Inclusion Africa Programme was more than a recognition — it was a validation of PressPayNg’s vision and a powerful accelerator for our mission.

Here’s how our participation created ripple effects:

• Global Exposure: PressPayNg gained visibility on an international stage, positioning the brand among Africa’s most innovative and socially driven fintechs.
• Strategic Partnerships: Through networking and mentorship sessions, we connected with global partners and investors who share our passion for inclusive finance and educational empowerment.
• Refined Vision: The programme challenged us to think bigger, to deepen our technological innovation while expanding our social impact footprint across Africa.
• Catalyst for Growth: With insights from the programme, PressPayNg is now better equipped to scale its solutions; ensuring students, parents, and schools can access education financing more efficiently.
• Advancing Africa’s Inclusion Agenda: Our inclusion reaffirmed that education financing is not just an economic tool but a gateway to equality, enabling countless families to break the cycle of poverty through access to learning.

This milestone strengthened PressPayNg’s role as a front-runner in education fintech, proving that when innovation meets inclusion, transformation follows. For PressPayNg, standing among Africa’s leading innovators was a moment of pride and renewed determination, a reminder that meaningful innovation begins with empathy and courage.

Gratitude to the LHoFT Community

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to:

• Annabelle Albert-Fonteneau, Mohanraj Shanmugam, and the entire LHoFT team for designing such an impactful experience.
• The mentors who stretched our imagination and expanded our approach.
• The founders whose passion and resilience reminded us that Africa’s next unicorns will be those solving real human problems; from access to credit and healthcare to education.

Join the Movement

Be part of the story we’re building; one of opportunity, access, and impact.

Visit app.presspay.ng to experience how PressPayNg is transforming education financing across Africa.

Let’s power education.
Let’s accelerate ambition.
Let’s build Africa’s future together.