What financial partnerships are
Beyond simply listing, Epic Africa works with banks, fintechs, development finance institutions, tourism bodies and sponsors to channel real financial value to our service providers — while growing the supply and bookings that make the platform stronger. These programmes are designed so value flows both ways.
Programmes that may be available
- Grants & funding programmes — non-repayable funding for onboarding, upgrades and capacity building, often co-funded with development partners.
- Growth & working-capital loans — affordable credit through lending partners, including advances against confirmed and future bookings.
- Market-access & fee waivers — reduced or waived commissions and listing fees for new, seasonal or underserved hosts.
- Co-marketing & demand boosts — partner-funded campaigns and featured placement that drive bookings.
- Payment & cancellation protection — guarantee and insurance partnerships that reduce risk for hosts and travellers.
- Capacity-building & enablement — subsidised training and tooling for pricing, packaging and revenue management.
Who funds these programmes
Funding and credit are provided by our partners — such as banks, fintechs, development finance institutions, tourism boards and sponsors. Loans are offered by licensed lending partners, and their terms are set by the lender, not by Epic Africa.
How to apply
Availability and eligibility vary by programme and partner. To express interest, visit the Partnership page and get in touch through the contact page — our team will guide you through what is currently open.