MASTERCARD FOR FINTECHS PROGRAM 2024 BROCHURE
- 1. 1 Mastercard For Fintechs 2024 edition
- 2. Are you ready to take the payments and fintech industry to the next level? Join the Mastercard For Fintechs Program! 2
- 3. 3 Visibility & connections: Boost exposure in the industry by joining the competition and the events Education: Gain full and free access to exclusive Mastercard learning tools and resources International outreach: Access to international partners to unlock new opportunities What is our purpose? Mastercard For Fintechs is a catalyst for creating a future-forward ecosystem, elevating the most promising fintechs to the next level and fast-tracking their growth. The program targets main Fintech needs: Mastercard products & innovation: Leverage Mastercard’s global network and solutions to grow your business Endorsement: Gain Mastercard’s brand endorsement and boost your credibility by participating in the competition Funding: Secure funding by engaging with the leading Venture Capital community across Europe
- 4. Free and exclusive access to Mastercard’s dedicated fintech learning platform Free access to unique Mastercard learning content and reports to deepen knowledge about the world of payments. 1 4 Mastercard international program designed to support fintechs on their growth journeys, equipping them with first-class tools and expertise, to drive ongoing growth and propel them to their next level.. Mastercard For Fintechs What is it? A series of fintech events across Europe Bringing together the entire fintech ecosystem, including top-tier international fintechs and key industry partners, such as main venture capital funds, incubators and accelerators. A top fintech European competition Aimed at identifying the most disruptive fintechs across Europe, with game-changing potential to shape the future of payments.
- 5. Events: Why attend? • Over the course of 6 months, Mastercard will host 5 events where the finest selection of fintechs will come together with main venture capitalists, incubators and accelerators • We will keep on strengthening this well-connected, top-level European fintech ecosystem Entire fintech ecosystem gathered in one place Bringing together the entire fintech ecosystem through a series of fintech events 5 Be inspired by our speakers Gain access to the most innovative solutions in the European landscape Participate in engaging roundtables around strategic topics for fintechs Network and build sustainable connections in the fintech ecosystem Paris, FR (Jun 25th 2024) Milan, IT (Oct 8th 2024) Madrid, ES (Sep 25th 2024) Final Event, Paris, FR (Nov 25th 2024) Amsterdam, NL (Oct 4th 2024) Events Competition Learning platform
- 6. 6 * The winner of Mastercard For Fintechs 2024 will be onboarded into the Start Path final selection day, if meeting the qualification criteria. ** Conditions may apply to enrol in the program. Mastercard For Fintechs competition overview The competition seeks to identify the most innovative fintech companies across Europe, with the potential to revolutionize the future of payments. The Mastercard For Fintechs competition will run from June to November 2024. Throughout this period, there will be local (semi-final) competitions and a final competition where the 2 winners of each local will compete for the final prize. Join the competition and win the priceless prize: 50,000€ marketing support, including access to Mastercard sponsorship assets Mentoring program with experts and founders in the ecosystem Fast track to Mastercard Start Path program final selection day** The prize • Pre-seed/ seed / series A investment stage • Solution live in the market • Activity in at least one of the markets: France, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy • Operating in the following areas: payments, web3 & blockchain, new payment flows, banking & SMEs, embedded finance and fintech for good Who can apply? Events Competition Learning platform
- 7. Payments Create 2.0 payment experiences • Web3 solutions • Blockchain solutions • Cryptocurrency solutions • Neobanking • Lending • Wealth Management • Personal Finance Management (PFM) • SME solutions • Processors • Acquirers • Payment Service Providers (PSP) • Innovative acceptance solutions • Mobility-as-a-Service • Digital platforms • Retailtech • Bank-as-a-Service (BaaS) • Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) • Financial inclusion • Sustainable Commerce / Finance • Carbon footprint Mastercard For Fintechs verticals Fintech for good Foster global eco-connectivity with groundbreaking fintech for good resolutions Banking & SMEs Refashion the banking industry through new technologies Web3 & blockchain Revolutionize transactions through decentralized technologies New payment flows Modernize global connectivity through pioneering transactional solutions • B2B payments • International transfers / remittances • Open Banking Embedded finance Empower worldwide linkage with cutting-edge transaction innovations 7 We're on the hunt for top-tier companies innovating in the following themes. If your company is crafting solutions in one or more of these areas, we invite you to apply and become a part of the Mastercard For Fintechs Program. Events Competition Learning platform
- 8. 2 local winners per local event will be selected Every Mastercard For Fintechs competition will consist of a sequence of live 7-min pitches, followed by a Q&A, where the jury committee will evaluate the fintechs based on pre-established selection criteria. Mastercard For Fintechs competition mechanics How will be the competition organized? 8-10 fintechs 7 mins for live pitches, followed by Q&A The jury will be a blend of Mastercard experts and external partners, including leading VCs What will be the selection criteria? Innovation/Disruption Scalability Potential Financial Health Long-term Viability What will be the competition path? Team Expertise Strategic Fit with Mastercard 1 final winner 3 8 local winners will go to the final event 2 8 fintechs will compete in each local event 4 1 Events Competition Learning platform
- 9. Mastercard For Fintechs Program will give you access to our new dedicated Fintech platform with unique content 9 Academy Training courses from Mastercard experts for fintechs to obtain the skills and certifications needed to succeed in the word of Payments, from anywhere, at any time Market Trends Discover up-to-date payments insights and trends from across the world. Market Trends provides a comprehensive view of the payments industry Learning Labs Upskill at your own pace through cutting-edge courses including live webinars, interactive quizzes, podcasts, and more Exclusive content focused on addressing fintechs main priorities and needs, selected from Mastercard's most relevant learning platforms: Events Competition Learning platform
- 10. Mastercard For Fintechs Program will take place from April 2024 to March 2025 Paris, FR Jun 25th 2024 Mastercard For Fintechs timeline 10 6-month free access to Mastercard’s dedicated fintech learning platform Milan, IT Oct 8th, 2024 Final Event Paris, FR Nov 25th, 2024 Madrid, ES Sep 25th 2024 Amsterdam, NL Oct 4th, 2024 Program end Mar 2025 Program Launch Apr 2024 Mastercard For Fintechs competition applications windows: 6th JUN France application close 1st JUL Iberia application close 15th JUL Italy application close 23rd AUG Benelux application close APR JUN JUL AUG SEP Applications open MAY
- 11. Mastercard For Fintechs partners & collaborators Program partners Collaborators A strong set of partners and collaborators supporting the program
- 12. 12 Let’s collaborate to pioneer the next era of payments innovation Join Mastercard For Fintechs Program Join us and be part of shaping tomorrow's payment ecosystem
- 13. 13 Visit our website https://mastercard.com/mastercardforfintechs How to apply? Do you have any questions? Write to [email protected] Contacts
- 14. MASTERCARD RECOVERY INSIGHTS 14 This document serves as an invitation to participate in our Mastercard For Fintechs program as a key fintech. Recipients of this document acknowledge that its sole purpose is for informational purposes. The contents of this document are non-binding and serve to provide an overview of the program. Terms and conditions governing the partnership between the key partner and Mastercard in the Mastercard For Fintechs program will be detailed in a separate agreement between the participating parties. This agreement will outline the specific terms, obligations, and rights of each party involved. Mastercard reserves the right to unilaterally modify or cancel the competition and the partnership at any time and for any reason, without incurring any liability. The information contained herein is confidential information owned by Mastercard International Incorporated and its group companies (“Mastercard”).