Mastercard Start Path Emerging Fintech program

Published: June 25, 2025
Deadline: Ongoing
Category: Fellowship Entrepreneurs

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.

About Mastercard Start Path Emerging Fintech program

Using the power of technology and innovation to shape the future of commerce

Our 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.

Start Path Global is Mastercard’s worldwide program for innovative later stage startups from across the globe.

Since 2014 they have been working with an ever-growing portfolio of startups with unique solutions across fintech and commerce. Start Path Global is based on what has worked best for their portfolio of startups: more flexibility, more customization, and no distractions from your current business.

Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard

Benefits of Mastercard Start Path Emerging Fintech program

Four-month virtual program tailored to the individual needs of your company
Access to a Mastercard Sponsor to create a bespoke pipeline
Immediate access to expertise from across the Mastercard organization
No equity taken upfront (Option to participate in your next round)
Connections to potential customers - banking, retail, tech, and telecoms
Demo Day with the opportunity to present to Mastercard colleagues