Mastercard Strive Colombia
Explore a curated collection of articles, insights, news, updates, and programs reflecting key developments and initiatives across Mastercard Strive Colombia. Stay informed on the perspectives and priorities shaping the region's evolving landscape.
Our focus
Supporting sustainable growth for small businesses in the region
Through a digital and data-first approach, we work with partners to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools, access to capital, and trusted networks that help them navigate an evolving economy. By meeting small businesses where they are, we strengthen their operations, expand their market participation, and unlock inclusive growth in communities in the region.
Our approach
Empowering small businesses to overcome common roadblocks
Get capital
By funding community financial institutions including local banks, minority depository institutions, and credit unions, we make it easier for businesses to get the funding they need, when and where they need it.
Go digital
We connect small businesses with mission-driven technology 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 programs
Vested Impact: empowering small businesses with the data they need to make change
Leveraging AI and 300M science-based and impact data points to automatically assess and quantify the non-financial impact of small businesses
Datasketch: Equipping Colombian small businesses with tools to harness the power of their own data
Using an AI-powered chatbot designed to deliver crucial information, along with charts and maps, directly via chat.
Mastercard ‘Strive for Growth’ e-commerce training program for small businesses
Supporting small businesses across Latin America to increase their online sales by providing e-commerce training content through active MSE Facebook community groups.
Open Contracting Partnership: Government contracts made accessible for small businesses
Using open data to seamlessly connect small businesses awarded government contracts with financial institutions who can offer them credit.
TechnoServe: E-commerce toolkit teaches business owners new ways to grow their online businesses
Business owners learn how to grow their online customer base, increase online sales and profits, and boost customer satisfaction.
Become a partner
Interested in being a partner for change?
Together we can empower millions of small businesses globally with innovative digital solutions that boost resilience, growth, and inclusion. Your organization's expertise can help bring impactful programs to scale, deepen local reach, and create meaningful change in the small business ecosystem. Be part of a vibrant partner community driving real economic impact.
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Ciencas del comportamiento de las mitigar los efectos de la volatilidad de ingresos para MyPEs en Colombia
En este contexto, existe una oportunidad para aprovechar los aprendizajes conductuales en el diseño de mejores productos y servicios financieros. Las soluciones que respondan a las necesidades psicológicas que rodean las decisiones financieras pueden mitigar los efectos negativos de la volatilidad de ingresos sobre la estabilidad, el crecimiento, el bienestar financiero y la resiliencia de las MyPEs.
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Behavioral sciences to smooth MSE's income volatility in Colombia
There is an opportunity to leverage behavioral insights to design better financial products and services. Solutions that rise to meet the psychological needs surrounding financial decisions can mitigate and reduce the detrimental effects of income volatility on MSE stability, growth, financial wellbeing and resilience.
