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FOR STARTUPS

Emerging fintech

Building the next generation of payment, fintech, and climate solutions.

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What we look for

Solution

Unique and proven solution with clear market differentiation and reference customers.

Strategic fit

Startups that align with Mastercard’s strategy and business.

Stage

Investment raised (Seed, Series A or later) with product live in market and generating revenue.

Team

Founders and teams with strong, relevant backgrounds that are passionate and ready to scale.

Areas of focus

Sustainability

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Loyalty & rewards

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Data driven customer 
engagement

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Payment innovation

 

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Financial inclusion

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Our startups benefit from:

Rapid path to scale

Startups leverage our global network, partnerships and fintech solutions on their journey to scale.

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Dedicated support

Our team is dedicated to creating a pipeline that is unique and relevant to each company.

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Channels + customers

Start Path gives startups access to thousands of our customers and partners around the world.

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Potential investment

We have a dedicated fund to invest in startups, if and when a strategic fit is identified.

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Community

Connect with fintech startups via media, events and demo days and reach hundreds of Mastercard colleagues and customers.

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Events

Join the Start Path team at industry and Mastercard events.

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How it works

Step 1

Submit your application online

Looking for global scale, accelerated expansion, and a trusted partner
to help you grow? Start your journey by applying online today.

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Step 2

Mastercard evaluates your application.

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Step 3

Potential candidates are invited to share more about their solutions with our relevant product teams.

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Step 4

Selected startups take part in a virtual engagement program.

Portfolio spotlight

Moneythor provides banks and fintechs with a data-driven engine that delivers personalized, real-time recommendations to improve customer engagement and financial wellbeing.

Olivier Berthier

CEO of Moneythor

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Mo is a B2B fintech platform empowering businesses to transform credit management with secure, cutting-edge technology.

Veronica Crisafulli
Founder and CEO of Mo Technologies

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Episode Six enables financial institutions, fintech companies and other innovators to build new digital journeys that leverage real-time payment and value transfer.


John Mitchell

Co-founder and CEO of Episode Six

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You’ve got the vision. We’ve got the global network to accelerate it.

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