About Visa Innovation Program
Visa Innovation Program is an accelerator and incubator program based in Greece. With a presence in 11 countries, it has supported around 39 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, FinTech. As of Aug 2026, Visa Innovation Program has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Plum, Payhawk and Welcome Pickups. The program is backed by a team of 3 people who primarily support startups based in Greece, Bulgaria.
Visa Innovation Program's List of Top Investments
Visa Innovation Program has a portfolio of 39 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Plum and Payhawk.Their portfolio spans across Greece, Bulgaria, United Kingdom and 8 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 12 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Visa Innovation Program:1. Plum
AI-based automated spend management platform for individuals. It offers a platform for savings and bills management. Its features include bank accounts integration, assigning monetary goals, referencing of payments, gamification of savings, and process withdrawals. Enables to choose the risk level and start investing in future. The application is made available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Plum
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $75.8M
- Employee Count: 311 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Ventura Capital, 500 Global and 54 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Apr 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Payhawk
Provider of spend management platform with AI-powered automation and control. The platform offers tools for managing corporate cards, business accounts, payments, and expenses. It facilitates accounts payable automation, business travel management, and multi-entity management. The platform provides integrations and an API for connecting with other finance tools.
Key facts about Payhawk
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App-based ride-hailing aggregator providing airport transfers. Users can book rides through apps or websites by providing location, dates, personal details, and more. Their apps are available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Welcome Pickups
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Athens (Greece)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.3M
- Employee Count: 194 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Market One Capital, Venture Friends and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 12, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Wealthyhood
Provider of an application for investing, saving, learning, and wealth-building. The application offers tools for portfolio building and automation. It provides access to stocks, ETFs, and money market funds. The application also offers learning guides and market news.
Key facts about Wealthyhood
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $11.6M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Genesis Ventures, Genesis Ventures and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 03, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Ferryhopper
Online platform to book ferry tickets. The platform enables users to discover direct/indirect routes and book ferry tickets. Users can provide destination & dates of the travel to compare & book ferry tickets.
Key facts about Ferryhopper
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Athens (Greece)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $8.88M
- Employee Count: 134 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Piton Capital, Metavallon and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 28, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Visa Innovation Program's Portfolio
Visa Innovation Program has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Payhawk. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Payhawk which became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before Visa Innovation Program first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Visa Innovation Program's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 | Provider of spend management platform with AI-powered automation and control | 2018 | Sofia | Series B | {qfh{ak |
Acquired companies in Visa Innovation Program's Portfolio
2 companies from Visa Innovation Program's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Glocalzone in May 2026 for $*****.Here are Visa Innovation Program's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | - | - | 8774 | |
Sep 14, 2023 | - | - | 3926 |
