Corporate programme · United States

Mastercard Start Path

Mastercard's virtual engagement programme for fintechs that have raised seed or later funding and have a live, revenue-generating product. It connects startups with Mastercard teams, customers and partners worldwide.

Rolling applications Run by Mastercard

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
not published No standard investment; Mastercard has a dedicated fund that may invest when a strategic fit is identified
Instrument
not published
Equity taken
not published
Programme fee
not published
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
Remote
Stages
Seed, post-seed
Sectors
Fintech, Web3, Cybersecurity
Open to founders from
Anywhere
Perks
not published

Tracks include agentic commerce, acceptance, blockchain and digital assets, emerging and consumer tech, open finance, small business, security and corporate solutions. More than 500 startups in 60+ countries have taken part since 2014.

Application dates

Rolling applications

Applications are accepted at any time.

Usual timing: Applications are submitted online at any time and reviewed by Mastercard, followed by meetings with relevant product teams.

Who can apply

  • Investment raised at seed, Series A or later
  • Product live in market and generating revenue
  • A proven, differentiated solution with reference customers
  • Strategic fit with Mastercard's business
  • Stage: seed, post-seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme does not publish how much equity it takes. Ask before you accept a place.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It runs remotely. Check the time zone of live sessions.
  4. Applications are accepted at any time, so there is no deadline to plan around.

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