Mastercard Start Path

Co-create and innovate with an award-winning suite of programs providing global support for the brightest later-stage startups.

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The Mastercard Start Path Small Business program is specifically tailored to companies supporting the digital needs of SMEs.

Interested startups can now apply for the Mastercard Start Path Small Business program using the link below: 👇
https://t.co/xqmfW7tJY8

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We are empowering #SmallBusinesses through our award-winning @MAstartpath program, welcoming #startups that are innovating across a range of digital services for SMEs. Interested? Learn more here: https://t.co/y6DPtBjkZR
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Congratulations to @Tillful, an inaugural Start Path Small Business company on being acquired by @navSMB .

The acquisition will help Nav accelerate integrating cash flow data into the lending experience for small business.

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We’re happy to announce that we’ve been acquired by @navSMB! As the leading financial health platform for small businesses, Nav has been a leader in the space for years. We're thrilled to be joining a team that’s as committed to small businesses as we are. https://t.co/DzpSwTQanw

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Start Path welcomed many memorable startups in 2022.

This years inclusive round-up highlights four fintechs from the 2022 cohorts that are helping create a more inclusive economy.

The article includes @Hi55Ventures, @JoinGuava, GenEQTY, and Dodo.

https://t.co/o0R0qKO4qQ

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Start Path alumni company, @izicap, reached an agreement with Ingenico, allowing Izicap solutions to be integrated into Ingenico's cloud platform.

Izicap gives local merchants the opportunity to monetize their payment data to create new revenue streams.

https://t.co/t240kRpt2l

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🥳 Happy New Year from the entire Mastercard Start Path Team 🥳

#HappyNewYear2023

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Thank you to @TechCrunch for highlighting and shining light on our latest cohort in the Start Path Open Banking Program 👏

Once again giving a big welcome to the startups; @Currensea, @Fego_ai, @KaoshiAPI, @AiRailz, AIS Gateway, Floid, Level, Percents. 🫶
https://t.co/sy30W8IDNm

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@AiRailz Welcome to the program Railz 🎉 We look forward to working with you!

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@Fego_ai Delighted to have you on the program, welcome🥳

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We are excited to announce the latest cohort of the Start Path Open Banking Program, as we continue to expand and enable the possibilities of open banking.

Please join us in welcoming the newest startups to the Start Path family! 🎉

#OpenBanking

https://t.co/1mBhLMQvCS

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Virtual cards are growing in adoption and becoming the go-to payment method as businesses continue to digitize.

Congratulations to Start Path alumni company, @PayWithExtend, on their partnership with @BMO, to help BMO clients create virtual cards.

https://t.co/z0TWDknZ3m

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This week, during Mastercard LAC Innovation Forum, Mastercard introduced The Belle Block in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This expansion comes in partnership with @WAGMILatam, an initiative aimed at bringing 5 million Latin women into #Web3 by 2030.

https://t.co/3G1iAWQiSQ

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Congratulations to @DerekCanton, the founder of @paerpay, for being listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 - Food & Drink.

Paerpay, who recently joined the In-Solidarity program, help to restaurants providing the fastest drive-thru experience.

#ForbesUnder30
https://t.co/0IxJFdjJPq

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Congratulations @goodfynd @paerpay @xrsportsgg @TatumGames @FundBlackFndrs, looking forward to working with you all.

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We are excited to announce the latest cohort of the Start Path In-Solidarity Program, as we expand our support for underrepresented fintech founders.

Please join us in welcoming the newest startups to the Start Path family! 🎉

#InSolidarity

https://t.co/jlOVYa2Zhg

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@KedreonCole @xrsportsgg Looking forward to working with you Kedreon. Congratulations! 🎉

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🎉Congratulations to the @zirtueme team for being highlighted in the November edition of Inc. Magazine.

Zirtue is continuously creating a more financially inclusive world for underserved people and communities by simplifying peer-to-peer loans for bills.
https://t.co/O0W4o15E28

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Mastercard, @highnotesocial, and Start Path In-Solidarity alumni @ownors teamed up this week to launch the 'Bump Creator Card'.

The Bump Creator Card will empower creators to take charge of their business success, while eliminating financial barriers.

https://t.co/UYcIZTNGC2

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Recently, Mastercard and @SPENNRwanda entered into a strategic partnership to boost financial inclusion in Africa.

The partnership facilitates the advancement of Mastercard's worldwide commitment to powering financial inclusion.

View full story below👇
https://t.co/pQyLHQJczZ

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Mastercard along with Start Path Alumni company @Billpocket, have signed a collaboration agreement with Nuevo Leon.

The partnership aims to promote the digitalization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the region.

View full story below👇
https://t.co/PuWfHTgZWg

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Last week saw the launch of The Belle Block, "a new Mastercard-led initiative aimed at bringing more women and underrepresented minorities into crypto and blockchain".

Big congratulations to Start Path's own Grace Berkery for co-leading the initiative👏

https://t.co/mPB5Oc5ril

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Today we are excited to announced seven startups from around the world who are seeking to champion innovation through the Mastercard Start Path program.

Please join us in welcoming the latest cohort to the Start Path family! 🎉

https://t.co/aTzG7Xyq5e