The MasterCard Foundation
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Description
The MasterCard Foundation is an independent, global organization based in Toronto, Canada, with more than $7 billion in assets.
Investor Profile
The MasterCard Foundation has backed more than 18 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 67% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Grant, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Nigeria, South Africa, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on EdTech, Education, E-Learning.
- Led 10 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Grant (67%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Seed (6%)
- Non Equity Assistance (6%)
Country Focus
- Nigeria (61%)
- South Africa (17%)
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- United States (11%)
- Rwanda (6%)
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Industry Focus
- Edtech
- Education
- E-learning
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Blockchain
- Emerging Markets
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