Mastercard has added five new companies to its Start Path startup program, which focuses on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
Launched in 2021, the crypto version of this initiative aims to support emerging firms in the rapidly evolving industry. The latest cohort reflects Mastercard’s commitment to exploring future blockchain and digital asset applications with startups globally.
Participants in the program benefit from opportunities for collaboration, tailored training, and access to Mastercard’s extensive customer network and channels during the four-month virtual experience. The new members include Kulipa, a French crypto payment card issuer; Parfin, a British blockchain infrastructure firm; Singapore’s peaq; American startup Triangle; and Belgium’s Venly.