Mastercard Strive USA
Helping small businesses achieve sustainable growth and financial resilience
Our Focus
The Strive USA program, funded by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and implemented by DAI, is designed to provide small businesses with the support they need to achieve sustainable growth and financial resilience.
Our Approach
Empowering small businesses to overcome three common roadblocks:
Get capital
The Strive USA program, funded by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and implemented by DAI, is designed to provide small businesses with the support they need to achieve sustainable growth and financial resilience.
Go digital
We connect small businesses with mission-driven tech partners and essential digital tools that eliminate bottlenecks and enable access to lending and investment.
Grow networks and know-how
Through local and national partnerships, we connect small businesses with expert organizations to develop new skills and grow their capabilities.
Our Goal
Supporting over 5 million small businesses in the U.S. in five years
By the Numbers
Our Partners
Articles & Insights
Featured Article
Mastercard announces development of inclusive AI tool
Blavity Media Group, Group Black, Newsweek and TelevisaUnivision join Mastercard-led media coalition to deliver always-on mentorship for all
A black box theater becomes a beacon in its metro Atlanta community and beyond
As a child, Tre Floyd rarely saw people on television who looked or sounded like him. Most characters played into Black stereotypes that didn’t reflect the people around him
In Birmingham, this restauranteur cooks up family, community and fine dining
Bernadine Birdsong has taken different paths throughout her professional life. She’s been a teacher, pastor and wellness center owner. She says all these experiences have centered around community
Fusion and disruption: The soulful tale of Black Girl Tamales
Black Girl Tamales was chosen from among hundreds of small businesses in the U.S. as a winner of a Mastercard Priceless Surprise
Mastercard announces development of inclusive AI tool
Blavity Media Group, Group Black, Newsweek and TelevisaUnivision join Mastercard-led media coalition to deliver always-on mentorship for all
Shamina Singh
Founder & President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
“Small businesses need opportunities and resources to grow their business. That’s why we’re connecting business owners to capital, technology and information to help small businesses and their communities thrive.”
News & Updates
Featured Article
Building bridges for small businesses: Highlights from the inaugural Strive USA Summit in New York
Building bridges for small businesses: Highlights from the inaugural Strive USA Summit in New York
Shared challenges, unique contexts: Mastercard Strive USA launches event series focused on local…
Shared challenges, unique contexts: Mastercard Strive USA launches event series focused on local small business ecosystems Entrepreneurs need more than a good idea to launch and grow a new business.
Fueling Small Business Growth in the United States: Meet the Mastercard Strive USA Innovation Fund…
Fueling Small Business Growth in the United States: Meet the Mastercard Strive USA Innovation Fund Winners This is the second article of two highlighting the winners of the Mastercard Strive Innovation Fund.
Strive USA’s inaugural year: Billions deployed, tens of thousands of small businesses supported…
One year after the launch of Strive USA, Mastercard’s U.S. small business initiative is now supporting small businesses in 43 states and working closely with 16 prominent organizations. Here we provide an update on our work and progress — and where we go next.
