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FOR STARTUPS

Blockchain and digital assets

Fueling the future of digital finance through trusted, blockchain-powered innovation.

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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

Tokenization

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Stablecoins

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Blockchain infrastructure

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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.

Apply online
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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.

Our portfolio

Kulipa bridges the gap between cryptocurrency and everyday commerce by enabling crypto wallets and exchanges to issue their own branded debit cards, allowing users to spend crypto seamlessly in the real world.

Axel Cateland
Founder and CEO of Kulipa

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Lirium is a crypto player that provides a plug-and-play solution, enabling banks and digital wallets to allow their own customers the ability to transact and store cryptocurrencies through their banking platforms.

Federico Murrone
Founder and CEO of Lirium

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

Apply today
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Blockchain and digital assets