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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 made 8 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 25% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (38%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Pre Seed (25%)
  • Seed (13%)

Country Focus

  • South Africa (38%)
  • Nigeria (38%)
  • Rwanda (13%)
  • United States (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Edtech
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Blockchain
  • Emerging Markets
  • Information Technology
  • Virtual Currency
  • Venture Capital
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does The MasterCard Foundation frequently co-invest with?

Google.org
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Kaleo Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
WFP Innovation Accelerator
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
J&
North America, New Jersey, United States, New Brunswick
Co-Investments: 1
Accion Venture Lab
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
OC
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, The Hague
Co-Investments: 1
Voltron Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does The MasterCard Foundation often collaborate with?

Dara Treseder
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by The MasterCard Foundation?

Tespire

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Tespire is an inspiring the future of education by equipping primary and secondary schools with an AI solution.

EdTechInformation Technology
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
HiPrep

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

HiPrep was established to give parents and students access to live classes that are customized to meet each student's unique academic needs.

E-LearningEdTechEducation
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
AI Teacha

Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

AiTeacha is revolutionizing education and promoting effective, efficient, and profound learning.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechEducation
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
Mavis Education

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Mavis Education is an ed-tech company that provides classroom and non-classroom learning materials such as talking books and digital pen.

BooksEdTechEducationPrimary Education
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
Kryptr

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Kryptr is a talent development platform that equips individuals with in-demand skills and competencies to thrive in today’s workplace.

Career PlanningE-Learning
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000

I-Teach Africa the skills and information it needs to thrive in a global economy.

E-LearningEdTechEducation
GrantMay 27, 2025
Sproutly Inc.

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Sproutly is a Digital Bank for Students and Schools to access credits and payments in Africa

Internet
Non Equity AssistanceMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
Blue and Sand, STEM Lab

Benin City, Edo, Nigeria

Blue and Sand, STEM Labs provides interesting STEM courses that are available at any time and from any location on a tablet or PC.

EdTech
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
Cloudnotte

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

At Cloudnotte, we make school management simpler, teaching more effective, and learning more accessible for students.

EdTech
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000
VarsityScape

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Learn from professionals in cohort-based live sessions.

E-Learning
GrantMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $100,000