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Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye

Local accelerator program fostering innovation between startups and financial services

At Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye, we aim to elevate the Turkish startup ecosystem to the global stage. Our mission is to connect startups with the big players in the finance sector, fostering growth through strategic partnerships, all while leveraging Mastercard's expertise and network. Join us to harness our extensive network, drive innovation, and lead the way for a vibrant startup ecosystem in Türkiye.

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MastercardEBRD Star Venture

Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye x EBRD Star Venture: A Strategic Partnership Begins

As part of the partnership, selected startups benefit from a comprehensive support program lasting up to 18 months — starting with the 3-month Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye curriculum, followed by up to 15 months in the EBRD Star Venture program

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Program Details

Duration:

3-month Lighthouse Turkey curriculum followed by 15-month Star Venture curriculum

Growth:

Local and international partnerships

Access:

Financing through Mastercard approval

Guidance:

Mastercard expertise and advisory

Who can apply to Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye program?

Maturity:

Early seed & above investment rounds

Product Phase:

Commercially live (partnership ready) product

People:

Dedicated & structured teams

Geography:

Startups operating in Türkiye

Which verticals does Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye program target?

Verticals targeting financial services and ready for partnership

Payments

  • Cross Border
  • B2B
  • Commerce
  • P2P
  • Digital

Cyber and Risk

  • Authentication
  • Identity (KYC, KYB)
  • Fraud
  • AML
  • Credit Scoring

Financial Support and Investment

  • Lending
  • Insurance
  • Personal Finance Management
  • Investment

Sustainability and Inclusion

  • Financial Inclusion
  • Corporate & Environmental Sustainability

Marketing Technologies

  • Process Automation
  • Prescriptive Analytics
  • Digital Solutions & Platforms

Efficiency

  • BaaS
  • Gen. AI
  • Blockchain
  • Digital Enablement

Data & Intelligence

  • Data Solutions
  • Risk Management
  • Analysis & Insights
  • AI
  • Big Data

SME Solutions

  • Merchant Solutions
  • Credit Acceptance
  • IoT
  • Loyalty

Application Process and Program Flow

  1. Application Collection

  2. Program Information Webinar

  3. Mastercard Shortlisting the Applications

  4. Jury Presentations at Mastercard Office

  5. Class Announcement

  6. Welcome Session

  7. Potential Customer & Investor Touchpoints

  8. Program-long Mentoring, Training, Workshop Sessions

  9. Demo Day

  10. Completion of Mastercard Lighthouse Curriculum

  11. Continuation with EBRD Star Venture Curriculum

Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye Program Partners

Program Support

Financial Institutions

Investors

Alumni

Support and inspirational experiences throughout the program

Stay tuned for more details and register for Mastercard Lighthouse Türkiye Program information webinar.

Get in touch

If you would like to partner with us, feel free to reach out to us at info@turkiyelighthouse.com and one of our staff members will get back to you.

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