Mastercard Foundation
Investment Thesis
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 24 verified portfolio companies.
Lalitah
Online platform that helps women and young people in Africa learn earning skills, start businesses and reach funding and markets.
Skilladder
Skills assessment platform that gives employers and training programmes verified data on what entry-level talent can do.
NursePadi
Web-based exam prep and learning platform for Nigerian nursing students preparing for the NMCN licensing exam.
Heels and Tech
Digital skills and workforce reintegration platform that helps women move into tech careers, including after career breaks.
Lena
AI-powered learning game and classroom assistant that helps students in low-connectivity schools master math and literacy.
Skillup Africa
Workforce readiness initiative giving underserved youth and women job and vocational skills through blended offline and online learning.
Mastercard Foundation: quick facts
- Which startups has Mastercard Foundation invested in?
- Mastercard Foundation has backed at least 24 African startups, including Lalitah, Skilladder, NursePadi, Heels and Tech, Lena and 19 others.
- Which sectors does Mastercard Foundation invest in?
- Its portfolio spans EdTech, Artificial Intelligence, Tech skill Education, Marketplace, E-learning and Healthcare.
