New York City, New York Apr 9, 2026 – HealRWorld (HRW), a fintech platform dedicated to improving capital access and impact transparency for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has been named a participant in the esteemed Mastercard Start Path program.

Start Path serves as Mastercard’s worldwide startup engagement initiative, aimed at backing high-potential fintech firms that align with the goal of fostering an inclusive, digital economy. The program offers startups access to hands-on mentorship, opportunities for co-innovation, and direct interaction with Mastercard’s extensive network of banks, merchants, technology partners, and digital ecosystem leaders.

Since its inception in 2014, Mastercard has worked with over 500 startups from more than 60 nations through Start Path. Numerous alumni have achieved unicorn status, gone public, or established lasting commercial relationships with Mastercard and its clients.

HealRWorld was chosen through a rigorous global selection process due to its strong strategic fit with Mastercard’s objectives to assist entrepreneurs in digitizing operations, accessing financial services, and scaling sustainably. During the four-month program, HealRWorld will:

Receive specialized executive mentorship

Engage in curated programming aimed at accelerating growth

Investigate product partnerships and commercial collaboration prospects

Connect directly with Mastercard’s global customer and partner network

“Joining Mastercard Start Path is a significant endorsement of our technology, mission, and global potential,” stated Michele Bongiovanni, Founder and CEO of HealRWorld. “We are dedicated to enabling high-performing, impact-focused SMEs to secure capital, enhance digital capabilities, and expand. Partnering with Mastercard will allow us to advance this mission on a global scale.”

Taking part in Mastercard Start Path will enable HealRWorld to broaden its international market presence, deepen product integrations, and reinforce its contribution to digital financial inclusion and impact-driven growth globally. This achievement builds upon HealRWorld’s current collaboration with Mastercard, which includes its membership in the Priceless Planet Coalition, an alliance uniting individuals, businesses, and corporate partners to combat climate change by funding the restoration of 100 million trees.

About HealRWorld:

HealRWorld is a fintech and impact intelligence platform designed to unlock capital and visibility for high-performing SMEs and impact-driven enterprises worldwide. By integrating digital infrastructure, marketplace access, and impact transparency, HealRWorld empowers entrepreneurs to scale solutions that foster economic resilience and sustainable development.

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