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PARTNER WITH US | Start path

Powerful partnerships for scale

Start Path is Mastercard’s award-winning startup engagement program providing global support for fintechs.

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Start Path has supported fintechs since 2014 

550+

startups in 55+ countries

$25b+

estimated capital raised post-program

15,000+

brokered global connections

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.

What we offer startups 

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.

Step 2

Mastercard evaluates your application.

Step 3

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

A suite of programs to help fintechs scale

Start Path drives strategic partnerships, co-innovation opportunities and engagement between fintechs and Mastercard's global ecosystem.

Acceptance

Building the future of new and innovative 
payment acceptance experiences.

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Blockchain & digital assets

Expanding and accelerating digital asset innovation.

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Emerging fintech

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

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Open finance

Unlocking data and financial infrastructures.

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Small business

Empowering small businesses everywhere.

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Security solutions

Enhancing security and trust across all digital interactions.

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For corporates

Access Mastercard’s highly curated network of global startups to find trusted partners and innovative solutions that enable growth.

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Get in touch

If you are a Mastercard customer get in touch to find out how you can become a 
corporate member.