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FOR STARTUPS

Security 
solutions

Advancing security innovation to safeguard trust
in a digital world.

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

Cybersecurity

Digital identity

Risk & compliance

Financial crime

 


Post purchase experience

Fraud detection

 

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
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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.

Portfolio spotlight

Shield IoT secures mass-scale edge networks, providing merchants with visibility, threat management and compliance for their cellular-based payment devices.

Udi Solomon
Founder and CEO of Shield IoT

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VanishID helps enterprise security teams protect their employees by finding and removing exposed personal data publicly accessible online.

Matt Polak
Founder and CEO of VanishID

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Spec invisibly monitors the entire customer journey during a digital transaction to help brands detect and stop fraud, bots and abuse in real time and on a global scale.

Nate Kharrl
Co-founder and CEO of Spec

Learn more

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

Apply today
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