Mastercard Start Path - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, IE
Founded
2013
Mastercard Start Path is a global initiative supporting innovative early-stage companies in the fintech sector. The program focuses on startups developing next-generation commerce solutions, offering non-equity assistance, seed funding, and occasional debt financing or grants. Start Path aims to help these companies scale globally and accelerate their expansion.
Participants benefit from access to Mastercard's global network of experts, customers, and partners. The program provides opportunities to innovate on Mastercard solutions and gain valuable industry knowledge. Notable portfolio companies include CardFlight, LocalMaven.com, Nowsta, and Rainbird Technologies. Start Path seeks startups with potential for global scale and offers a trusted partnership to drive growth in the fintech ecosystem.
Mastercard Start Path - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies24
Current Portfolio Count22
Top Investment Stages
Seed2 (50.0%)
Angel1 (25.0%)
Pre-Seed1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Angel 25%Pre-Seed 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.