MasterCard is a leading global payments and technology company that connects consumers, businesses, merchants, and governments through a secure transaction network. Operating in over 200 countries and processing transactions in more than 150 currencies, MasterCard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, handling over $9 trillion in transaction volume in 2023. The company offers a range of services, including data analytics, marketing solutions, and fraud prevention, aimed at optimizing and streamlining business operations. Additionally, MasterCard Labs focuses on research and development to bring innovative payment solutions to market quickly, while MasterCard Advisors provides consulting and analysis services to help clients leverage real-time transaction data. Through these initiatives, MasterCard enhances the safety and efficiency of the digital economy.
Executive Vice President data and services, Global merchant loyalty ( CEO Session M)
Leigh Amaro
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships
M. Cengiz Aydın
Director, Public Policy, Eastern Europe
Inji Borai
Vice President | Egypt Country Manager
Raj Dhamodharan
Executive Vice President of Blockchain / Digital Asset Products and Partnerships
Dimitrios Dosis Ph.D
President of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Gabrielle Falk
Associate Communications Specialist
Sherri Haymond JD
Co-Vice President, Global Partnerships and Member of the company's Management Committee
Matt Miller
Vice President - Digital Partnerships
Jane Prokop
EVP, Small and Medium Enterprises
Blake Rosenthal-Herman
Executive Vice President
Bob Schukai
EVP, Technology Development, Fintech and New Infrastructure
Prakriti Singh
SVP, Head of Acceptance and Digital. EEMEA
Shamina Singh
President and Center for Inclusive Growth
Past deals in Banks
Wellthi
Grant in 2024
Wellthi is a fintech social enterprise that provides a B2B embedded virtual branch within mobile banking applications. The company offers a suite of configurable white-label APIs, mobile apps, and payment solutions aimed at enhancing customer origination and retention for financial institutions. Wellthi's platform promotes financial health, credit readiness, and access to affordable capital, allowing institutions to better serve their customers while improving operational efficiency. Users can track, manage, and achieve their financial goals in a secure environment, engaging with peers and trusted experts to discuss personal finance matters. By leveraging online communities and advanced technologies, Wellthi enables financial institutions to attract and retain customers more cost-effectively than traditional physical branches or in-person events.
Omega
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Omega offers a comprehensive suite of financial services designed to support businesses in the UK. The company provides current accounts, credit cards, loans, savings, and insurance solutions, along with reward programs. Additionally, it features a Business-in-a-Box solution that facilitates company registration and operational scaling. Clients can easily set up a multi-currency account, appoint accountants and legal consultants, and manage payments. Omega aims to streamline the financial and operational processes for businesses, making it easier for them to thrive in a competitive market.
Zeta
Venture Round in 2022
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zeta was named by Celent in 2023 as being among the likeliest partners for US banks and credit unions looking to modernize to a next-gen issuer processing platform. With our marquee credit card ranked #2 by American cardholders, Zeta is already acknowledged by leading issuers as the go-to platform for market-leading credit card experiences. Globally, Zeta is recognized as a next-gen banking technology company. Our platform enables financial institutions to launch extensible and compliant banking asset and liability products, across cards, loans and deposits, rapidly. Our cloud-native and fully API-enabled stack supports processing, issuing, lending, core banking, fraud, loyalty, digital banking apps, and many other capabilities. Zeta has 1700+ employees with over 70% in technology roles across locations in the US, Middle East, and Asia, with regional headquarters in Mumbai, India. Globally, customers have issued 25M+ cards on our platform.
Arcus Financial Intelligence
Acquisition in 2021
Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates an application program interface (API) platform designed for banks and financial institutions. The platform focuses on managing consumer bills and financial data, offering real-time bill management and payment services. Users can gain insights into their family finances, including details about outstanding bills, amounts owed, and due dates. Additionally, Arcus provides a multi-rail payment platform that facilitates various payment methods, making payments more accessible for consumers. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Regalii Inc., the company rebranded to Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. in June 2018.
Form3
Series C in 2021
Form3 is a London-based company that provides cloud-based payment processing, clearing, and settlement services tailored for regulated financial institutions. Established in 2016, it offers a fully managed payment technology service built on a robust AWS cloud processing platform. Form3's architecture includes multiple payment gateways and a micro-services framework, allowing clients to access a comprehensive range of payment schemes through a single application programming interface (API). This technology facilitates secure and reliable agency payment services on a per-transaction basis without upfront costs. Its clientele consists of various financial entities, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies, such as payment institutions and e-money providers.
Aiia
Acquisition in 2021
Aiia is an open banking platform in Europe, with more than a decade of experience in fintech and with hundreds of clients servicing both businesses and consumers. The mission of Aiia is to empower people to bring their financial data and accounts into play safely and transparently. Aiia’s platform allows businesses and financial institutions to integrate financial data and account-to-account payments into their services for millions of European citizens.
Synctera
Series A in 2021
Synctera Inc. provides digital banking solutions that connect traditional banking operations with innovative financial technology. Incorporated in 2020 and based in San Carlos, California, the company offers a platform that facilitates the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera's technology infrastructure includes robust APIs, which enable companies to efficiently introduce and expand services such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement. Additionally, the platform supports regional and community banks in navigating regulatory compliance and managing partnerships with FinTech firms. Synctera's comprehensive offerings include PII encryption, secure login, authentication, endpoint protection, and penetration testing, ensuring that businesses can implement banking services effectively and securely.
Greenwood
Series A in 2021
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform aimed at serving Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services, including savings and spending accounts, mobile deposits, peer-to-peer transfers, and early payroll access. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and provides access to a global network of automated teller machines. With a commitment to innovative banking solutions, Greenwood also features a distinctively designed black metal debit card for its customers.
Pollinate
Series C in 2021
Pollinate is a London-based software company specializing in merchant acquiring solutions for banks globally. Comprised of experts from the financial services, merchant acquiring, loyalty, and technology sectors, the firm aims to help banks effectively compete with disruptive payment companies. By offering an innovative cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with existing payment systems, Pollinate enhances merchant and consumer digital experiences, including onboarding, loyalty programs, and data integrations. This platform enables merchants to better manage their operations and connect more effectively with customers, while providing banks with tools to deepen customer engagement and strengthen relationships with merchants. A notable achievement includes Pollinate’s collaboration with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, which facilitated the re-entry into the merchant acquiring space with NatWest Tyl, centered around tailored solutions for business customers.
Episode Six
Series B in 2021
Episode Six Limited develops a cloud-based software platform that enables users to design, issue, and manage financial and payment products tailored for banks, financial technology companies, retailers, and payment service providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Tokyo, Singapore, London, and Austin, Texas, the company offers a payment technology that features globally distributed ledgers and processing capabilities. This allows financial institutions and brands to digitize their payment systems and respond effectively to customer demands. The platform integrates seamlessly within existing or new payment infrastructures, facilitating the effortless development and customization of advanced, consumer-centric payment products. Built on an open-source code framework, it provides a comprehensive set of APIs for easy development, connection, and integration.
Form3
Corporate Round in 2020
Form3 is a London-based company that provides cloud-based payment processing, clearing, and settlement services tailored for regulated financial institutions. Established in 2016, it offers a fully managed payment technology service built on a robust AWS cloud processing platform. Form3's architecture includes multiple payment gateways and a micro-services framework, allowing clients to access a comprehensive range of payment schemes through a single application programming interface (API). This technology facilitates secure and reliable agency payment services on a per-transaction basis without upfront costs. Its clientele consists of various financial entities, including leading banks, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies, such as payment institutions and e-money providers.
Signzy
Venture Round in 2020
Signzy provides a digital onboarding and identity verification platform designed for banks and financial institutions, facilitating customer authentication and compliance across over 180 countries. Utilizing artificial intelligence and cryptography, Signzy's no-code platform and APIs streamline processes such as KYC, KYB, and fraud checks, making it easier for businesses to integrate secure identity verification into their workflows. The company collaborates with numerous prominent clients, including major banks in India and a top acquiring bank in the U.S., as well as strong partnerships with Mastercard and Microsoft. Customers have reported significant improvements, including a fourfold increase in applicant growth, a 99% reduction in fraud, and an 80% decrease in costs. Signzy aims to enhance security and ensure global compliance for its clients.
Episode Six
Series A in 2020
Episode Six Limited develops a cloud-based software platform that enables users to design, issue, and manage financial and payment products tailored for banks, financial technology companies, retailers, and payment service providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Tokyo, Singapore, London, and Austin, Texas, the company offers a payment technology that features globally distributed ledgers and processing capabilities. This allows financial institutions and brands to digitize their payment systems and respond effectively to customer demands. The platform integrates seamlessly within existing or new payment infrastructures, facilitating the effortless development and customization of advanced, consumer-centric payment products. Built on an open-source code framework, it provides a comprehensive set of APIs for easy development, connection, and integration.
Bond
Series A in 2020
Bond is an enterprise-grade financial technology platform streamlining the integration between brands and banks, dramatically reducing friction and creating a more repeatable model. Through its AI-powered infrastructure, Bond enables digital brands to better engage their customers by offering personalized and compliant banking products.
Pollinate
Series A in 2019
Pollinate is a London-based software company specializing in merchant acquiring solutions for banks globally. Comprised of experts from the financial services, merchant acquiring, loyalty, and technology sectors, the firm aims to help banks effectively compete with disruptive payment companies. By offering an innovative cloud-based platform that integrates seamlessly with existing payment systems, Pollinate enhances merchant and consumer digital experiences, including onboarding, loyalty programs, and data integrations. This platform enables merchants to better manage their operations and connect more effectively with customers, while providing banks with tools to deepen customer engagement and strengthen relationships with merchants. A notable achievement includes Pollinate’s collaboration with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, which facilitated the re-entry into the merchant acquiring space with NatWest Tyl, centered around tailored solutions for business customers.
Flybits
Series C in 2019
Flybits is the leading customer experience platform for the financial services sector, delivering personalization at scale. With the most advanced capabilities in the market, its enterprise-level solution brings relevant content, products, offers, and information to a bank’s digital channels based on what each individual customer needs in the moments that matter. With Flybits, banks are able to design, launch, and measure data-driven consumer experiences that deliver the right information to the right customer at the right time, while preserving their privacy. www.flybits.com
Signzy
Series A in 2018
Signzy provides a digital onboarding and identity verification platform designed for banks and financial institutions, facilitating customer authentication and compliance across over 180 countries. Utilizing artificial intelligence and cryptography, Signzy's no-code platform and APIs streamline processes such as KYC, KYB, and fraud checks, making it easier for businesses to integrate secure identity verification into their workflows. The company collaborates with numerous prominent clients, including major banks in India and a top acquiring bank in the U.S., as well as strong partnerships with Mastercard and Microsoft. Customers have reported significant improvements, including a fourfold increase in applicant growth, a 99% reduction in fraud, and an 80% decrease in costs. Signzy aims to enhance security and ensure global compliance for its clients.
Kasisto
Series B in 2017
Kasisto, Inc. specializes in developing conversational platforms for financial institutions, enabling them to enhance customer engagement through virtual personal assistants. Its flagship product, KAI, is a digital experience platform that supports the creation of branded chatbots and virtual assistants capable of delivering personalized banking experiences across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, and voice-enabled devices. The platform offers tailored solutions such as KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user interactions, KAI Business Banking, which provides instant access to essential financial information, and KAI Investment Management, which helps users navigate their financial goals through personalized insights. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Kasisto has additional offices in Mountain View and Singapore, focusing on improving customer experiences in the financial sector through intelligent, human-like conversations.
Kasisto
Series A in 2017
Kasisto, Inc. specializes in developing conversational platforms for financial institutions, enabling them to enhance customer engagement through virtual personal assistants. Its flagship product, KAI, is a digital experience platform that supports the creation of branded chatbots and virtual assistants capable of delivering personalized banking experiences across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, and voice-enabled devices. The platform offers tailored solutions such as KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user interactions, KAI Business Banking, which provides instant access to essential financial information, and KAI Investment Management, which helps users navigate their financial goals through personalized insights. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Kasisto has additional offices in Mountain View and Singapore, focusing on improving customer experiences in the financial sector through intelligent, human-like conversations.
PayKey
Series A in 2016
PayKey provides a mobile banking solution that allows banks to offer a variety of financial services, such as peer-to-peer payments, balance checks, and cardless withdrawals, directly within any mobile application. By integrating a banking button into the smartphone keyboard, PayKey enhances user engagement and simplifies the banking experience, enabling customers to access financial services seamlessly without switching apps. This innovative approach helps banks remain relevant in a competitive landscape where consumers demand instant and efficient access to their financial needs. By facilitating these services in a contextually relevant manner, PayKey aims to improve user experience and strengthen brand loyalty for banks.
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