# Visa Everywhere Initiative > Visa Everywhere Initiative is a global startup engagement program by Visa that challenges startups to solve payment challenges, enhance their product propositions, and provide visionary solutions for Visa and its network of partners. The Latin America & Caribbean 2020 edition focused on promoting economic recovery and digitalization, specifically targeting Small Business Recovery and Frictionless Mobility solutions. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/visa-everywhere-initiative - Logo: https://logo.clearbit.com/visa.com.tt - Slug: visa-everywhere-initiative - BAI Score: 47/100 - Archetype: Incumbent - Category: Startup Program - Last Analyzed: August 9, 2026 ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Internal R&D / Development: Visa's internal teams developing solutions to payment challenges themselves, without engaging external startups through a dedicated program. | Fintech Consulting & Development Firms: Hiring external fintech consultancy or development agencies to identify market opportunities, design solutions, and execute projects instead of sourcing innovat | Maintain Status Quo: Neither Visa nor the broader payment ecosystem actively addressing the identified payment challenges, leading to slower innovation, less economic recovery, and limited digital tra Solutions: Visa Everywhere Initiative | Visa startup program Latin America | Fintech challenges Visa LAC | Traditional Venture Capital / Angel Funding: Startups seeking funding and mentorship from traditional venture capital firms or angel investors, rather than through corporate-backed programs like the V