FOR STARTUPS

Open Finance

Building the future of financial networks through open finance, embedded solutions, and seamless connectivity.

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

Open banking

Embedded finance

Account to account

Our startups benefit from:

Rapid path to scale

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

Dedicated support

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

Channels + customers

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

Potential investment

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

Community

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

Events

Join the Start Path team at industry and Mastercard events.

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

Step 2

Mastercard evaluates your application.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Selected startups take part in a virtual engagement program.

Portfolio spotlight

Currensea offers an open banking-enabled debit Mastercard that lets users spend abroad directly from their bank accounts - removing the need for FX accounts or prepaid cards while reducing foreign exchange fees.

Craig Goulding
Founder and CEO of Currensea

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Quiltt is a low-code fintech platform that helps startups and small businesses access open banking data and build personalized financial tools - without large engineering teams or complex integrations.

Ruben Izmailyan
Co-founder and CEO of Quiltt

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Algoan develops leading-edge credit scoring solutions based on open banking data that enable lenders to make fairer credit decisions.

Michael Diguet
CEO of Algoan

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

Apply today