Our friends at Mastercard have just unveiled the newest cohort for the award-winning Start Path program. Eleven innovative, later-stage, technology companies will work with Mastercard and its global network of experts for the next six months and beyond to scale their businesses. The program, founded in 2014, attracts startups that are post-Seed to Series A and has worked with 230 companies including Ellevest, Goalsetter, Revolut, Airwallex, and Signzy. With the pandemic significantly changing consumer purchasing habits and payments, this class will be able to leverage the expertise of Mastercard as they build solutions to address the new normal. “It’s a thrilling experience to work alongside vibrant and diverse startups and the fintech community in New York City to identify and experiment with future technologies. From blockchain to AI, open banking opportunities and beyond, the solutions coming from the local startup scene reinforce the importance of solving for real pain points with a relentless focus on the customer experience,” remarked Deborah Barta, SVP Innovation & Startup Engagement, Mastercard. “There are so many collaborative opportunities between Mastercard and startups – we want to help fintechs reach new markets and segments. As they are also innovative and agile, we know they can benefit from easy access to our technology, insights, and services. Recognizing the important role fintechs play in the world’s rapid digital transformation, we’re continuously embracing new partners and creative ways to diversify and future-proof our business, while delivering new value for fintechs and consumers.”
Here are the eleven fintech startups in Mastercard’s 17th Start Path class:
