In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Mastercard ranks #115 globally and #51 in the United States. It ranks #20 in the Fintech industry and #2 in the Payments subindustry.
Mastercard has supported 173 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $14.3 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Mastercard has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 173 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments has invested in over 110 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, Software & Data, and Ecommerce & Retail, categories where Mastercard's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
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Mastercard engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 173 startups in total based on our database.

Mastercard's top 5 associated startups have raised 47% of the $14.3 billion raised in the last ten years across all 173 associated startups, led by Pine Labs at $2.6 billion. Mastercard is associated with 169 active startups and 4 exits. Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments supports the largest number of startups, with 110 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 780 | Fintech | Bangalore | Direct Investment | Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments | |
| SB 747 | Fintech | Singapore City | Direct Investment | Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments | |
| SB 679 | Fintech | Palo Alto | Direct Investment | Mastercard - Direct Corporate Investments | |
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