Tallinn, Estonia, May 25, 2026 – Mastercard has chosen Shape Technologies, a portfolio company of Bamboo Group, for its latest Start Path Acceptance cohort. Over the next four months, Shape will work directly with Mastercard and its global network to explore configurable infrastructure, process automation, and embedded payment models.
The collaboration targets new growth opportunities across acquiring, PayFac (payment facilitator), and independent software vendor (ISV) ecosystems.
Jack Mangnall, Co-Founder at Shape Technologies, says: “We have a rare chance to turn this opportunity into real-world impact. Working alongside an exceptional cohort and Mastercard’s experts, we will build practical answers for payment orchestration.”
Bamboo Agile, a software development unit of Bamboo Group, worked as the development partner for the Shape platform. The team built the underlying technology that now enters the Mastercard program.
Mastercard Start Path Acceptance helps startups build better ways for merchants and consumers to take payments. This track focuses specifically on payment acceptance innovations and belongs to the larger Start Path program. Selected startups gain access to Mastercard’s network, mentorship, co-innovation opportunities, and potential commercial partnerships.
About Shape Technologies
Shape Technologies is a UK-based fintech startup. Its mission is to get payment businesses to market quicker through the use of its web platform. The company has partnered with the world’s leading payment gateways, banking providers, and acquiring banks to offer near integration-free set up for its users and a true out-of-the-box service.
About Bamboo Group
Bamboo Group brings together technology companies focused on systems engineering and applied R&D. Founded in 2002 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, the group drives digital innovation across 22 countries and diverse industries – from education, healthcare, and agriculture to automotive and mobility. Beyond its core work, Bamboo Group also pursues business ventures and builds new partnerships. Global brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Coca-Cola, Škoda, and Orange trust Bamboo Group as a reliable partner.Škoda, and Orange trust Bamboo Group as a reliable partner.
