Mastercard

Mastercard engages in investment activities through initiatives such as Start Path and Mastercard Ventures. Start Path, a global startup engagement program launched in 2014, partners with later-stage fintech innovators to accelerate growth through expertise, strategic partnerships, and co-innovation. The program has supported over 500 startups from more than 60 countries. Mastercard Ventures specializes in strategic fintech investments, supporting Mastercard's global payments ecosystem. Mastercard also makes strategic acquisitions of technology companies, notably the $2.65 billion acquisition of Recorded Future in cybersecurity.