MASTERCARD IN SOLIDARITY: START PATH TO SOLIDARITY PITCH COMPETITION

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Black Women Talk Tech and Mastercard are helping close the racial wealth and opportunity gap for black communities across America. Mastercard is investing directly in Black and underrepresented-led startups and increasing procurement with Black-owned businesses. These investments are designed to have a catalytic impact on economic growth for Black communities.

On SEPTEMBER 13TH IN ATLANTA, GA BWTT and Mastercard will host our Start Path to Solidarity Pitch Competition. 3 finalists will compete for $15,000. The winners will be fast tracked into our Start Path program selection day. Companies selected in this partnership program will receive a non dilutive grant of up to $50k!  Finalists will be able to access Mastercard developers tools and other services for small businesses and tech startups.

PRIZES:

• 1st Place: $10,000 Prize
• 2nd Place: $5,000 Prize
• Both winners are considered for entry into the Start Path Program to a chance to receive up to $50K

Who can take part?

For Start Path In Solidarity we're looking for world-class founders who have a solution to solve pain points in the fintech space. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 30TH.

CRITERIA:

• At least one underrepresented founder
• Founders can be male, female, or non-binary
• Your company is a tech startup across fintech, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, or another area aligned to Mastercard's business
• Your company is based in the United States
• Your company is Series-A or earlier
• Pitch competition will be held in person in Atlanta, GA. Finalists must have a company representative pitch  in person on Tuesday, Sept 13th.
• Apply to pitch by August 30th