Mastercard Start Path Small Business Program for Worldwide Startups
Start Path is our award-winning startup commitment program. It has a number of tracks that work to increase capital, connect to the wider payments ecosystem, create a more comprehension economy and much more. More than 250 startups have taken part in the program since 2014.
Mastercard Start Path Small Business Program is a four-month program for startups to collaborate with Mastercard to order solutions that direct simple, secure digital experiences for SMEs. The program will receive startups that are launching innovations across the field of digital services for SMEs, including accounting software, ecommerce solutions, loan platforms, payment technologies, digital banking and more.
During this four-month program, startups will gain the chance to leverage Mastercard’s network and SME knowledge to reveal product partnerships, scale their companies and power solutions that drive safe, secure, and simple experiences.
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Requirements
- Innovative Solutions – tell us how your solutions tie to the program theme
- Passionate Team – experienced and diverse founding team
- Strategic Fit – committed to democratizing financial services
- Existing Funding – investment raised with a 6–12-month runway
Selected startups for the Start Path Small Business Program will display strong synergies with Mastercard’s approach to helping entrepreneurs around the world advance and thrive by empowering them with digital payment solutions, data insights and the implements to run their enterprises more effectively and secure.
Benefits
- Four-month virtual program
- Receive bespoke access to Mastercard’s customers and partners
- Access to a dedicated mentor to help identify and uncover opportunities
- Leverage Mastercard’s network and SME expertise
How The Start Path Small Business Program Works:
- Apply Online
- Mastercard cross-business evaluation
- Invited to pitch
- Program kick-off
- Three-month virtual engagement to support, introduce, and collaborate
Mastercard Start Path Small Business Program for Worldwide Startups
