ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—PSCU has announced a partnership with Mastercard Start Path Global, Mastercard¹s program supporting later-stage startups that are reshaping the future of commerce.
“Fintech companies are businesses that leverage new technology to create new and improved financial services for both businesses and consumers. They are typically startups with the ability to rapidly develop and deliverscalable and engaging new tools, characteristics that financial services organizations value in partnerships that can help them compete more nimbly and effectively in their markets,” PSCU reminded.
“We are excited to be the first CUSO to take part in the Start Path program,” said Chuck Fagan, PSCU president and CEO. “Our participation gives PSCU and its owners a faster track to the starting line of new technologies and services, which is a valuable benefit of Start Path’s provider evaluation and vetting processes.”
The Start Path team has worked with more than 100 startups since its inception in 2014, said PSCU. The program is open to startups that are reshaping the future of banking and payments and have raised a significant seed or Series A round of investment. Start Path partners receive access to exclusive fintech insights and meaningful introductions to the startups with which Mastercard works, the company added.
“Start Path has seen great success with helping a diverse group of startups scale their businesses,” said Amy Neale, vice president, Mastercard Start Path Global. “By allowing partners like PSCU to tap into these innovative solutions, Mastercard is providing necessary access and opening the door to a world of possibilities.”