Glass, a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in public finance infrastructure, has been selected for Mastercard Start Path’s inaugural Corporate Solutions programme.

This programme connects high-growth fintech companies with Mastercard’s extensive network of banks, merchants, and technology partners. Since its launch in 2014, the programme has supported over 500 startups across more than 60 countries. In July 2025, Mastercard expanded the programme to focus on security solutions for cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and digital identity services.

Glass was chosen as part of a select cohort aimed at revolutionizing how large organizations manage their spending and financial transactions. As part of the programme, Glass will gain access to Mastercard’s global ecosystem, facilitating the expansion of its procurement and payment infrastructure for government and public sector clients.

Modernizing Public Sector Payments

Glass targets the public finance sector, an area that has seen limited modernization compared to private sector financial systems. Governments are significant buyers of goods and services, yet their funding processes often rely on outdated infrastructure for authorizing, disbursing, and tracking funds.

Mastercard Start Path provides Glass with a platform to gain institutional credibility, connect with potential banking and enterprise partners, and scale within the global fintech community. This opportunity accelerates Glass’s mission to enhance transparency, efficiency, and intelligence for public sector procurement and payment operations.

Paola Santana, CEO of Glass, commented that the programme enables her company to deliver advanced solutions to government entities in need of modernized financial systems.