At Stockholm Fintech Week 2025, we caught up with Mats Taraldsson, Deputy General Manager at Mastercard, to discuss how innovation, collaboration, and digitalization are shaping the future of financial services. Mats leads the Mastercard Lighthouse Program, a unique partnership initiative (not an accelerator or incubator) designed to connect fintech startups with Mastercard, banks, and other key industry players. With over 300 partnerships brokered since 2018, the program has played a major role in helping startups scale and succeed. In this conversation, we discuss: ✅ How startups can leverage Mastercard’s global expertise and network ✅ The biggest trends in fintech—from payments to AML, cyber intelligence, and SME solutions ✅ What excites Mats the most—fully digital, automated financial solutions ✅ Key takeaways from Stockholm Fintech Week 2025 and why networking is the backbone of fintech growth If you’re a fintech founder, investor, or just curious about the future of payments and partnerships, this interview is packed with insights.
Innovation, Partnerships & Payments | Mats Taraldsson, Mastercard | Stockholm Fintech Week 2025
