Mastercard looks to the future with artificial intelligence startups

Mastercard has welcomed five new startups to its Start Path Global programme – the company’s global initiative to support innovative later-stage startups who are reshaping the future of commerce. The programme is open to startups who are rethinking banking and payments and have raised a significant seed or Series A round of investment. These startups are using AI (artificial intelligence) to analyse consumer behaviour, enhance in-store or in-branch customer engagement, and compute bill and payment data, driving a variety of retail innovations. Applications for the six-month virtual programme are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications to join the next wave will be accepted through 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017. Interested startups can visit www.startpath.com to submit an application or for additional information.