Request for Applications: Start Path Emerging Fintech Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are now open for Mastercard’s Start Path Emerging Fintech Program for innovative later-stage startups from across the globe.

Their Start Path Emerging Fintech program opens its doors to high-potential fintech and climate startups that share in their mission to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy.

Supported by Mastercard’s Sustainability Innovation Lab, the program includes a focus on startups championing the transition to a more sustainable world.

What do they look for?

Start Path Emerging Fintech is an ideal fit for fintech companies offering the following:
- Innovative solutions
  - Demonstrated product-market fit focused on rethinking banking, payments, commerce, sustainability, and beyond.
- 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
  - Experienced, diverse founders with relevant expertise. You’ll be as obsessed about building the future as they are.

Eligibility Criteria

Looking for companies:
- in Banking, Credit, Security, E-commerce, Debit Cards, Customer Acquisition, Retail Banking, Environmental Impact Assessment, Cash Flow Management, Sustainability Initiatives, Payments, Payment Processing, Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Urban Mobility, Residential IoT, Fraud, Loyalty Solutions, Digital Lending, FinTech
- Start Path Global is Mastercard’s worldwide program for innovative later stage startups from across the globe.
- incorporated
- users or paying users stage
- Seed or Series A
- have raised funding or not
- currently raising or not raising funds
- have revenue or not

How does it work?