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Mastercard

Venture Capital

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry.

Founded 1966 United States United States 35914 employees E-Commerce, Information Technology

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Total Investments

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Portfolio Companies

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Exits

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Industries

General Information

Industries E-Commerce, Information Technology

Company Overview

Founded 1966
Employees 35914
Location United States United States
Website mastercard.com

Investment Criteria

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About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Recent Investments (94)

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Company Stage Amount Date
Acquisition •••••• Mar 2026
Late Vc •••••• Sep 2025
Pre-Seed •••••• May 2025
Early VC •••••• Dec 2024
Seed •••••• Nov 2024
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Series C •••••• Sep 2024
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Series C •••••• Apr 2024
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Venture Round •••••• Mar 2024
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Seed Round •••••• Jan 2024
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Corporate Round •••••• Aug 2023

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