Local accelerator program fostering innovation between startups and financial services

The most valuable part of Lighthouse for us was the mentorship experience. The Mastercard mentors know both the industry and the needs of banks very well. They really understood our business and helped us see clearly where we were falling short. Meeting different banks through the program and exploring new collaboration opportunities was also very valuable for us. Lighthouse is one of the best accelerator programs in Türkiye.

Throughout Lighthouse, we were very pleased with the support we received from both our mentors and the program team. Having a team behind the process that we could reach whenever we needed, and that took a close interest in us, made the program experience truly valuable.

Lighthouse was a well-thought-out and well-structured program from start to finish. The experienced coaches understood our business and the problems we faced very quickly and pointed us in the right direction, which significantly increased the value we got from the program. It made an important contribution especially on the sales and go-to-market side.

One of Lighthouse's greatest strengths was how close it is to the fintech world and how it connected us with the right ecosystem. We built a very dynamic relationship with our mentors, benefited from the networking opportunities, and worked with a team that was fast, agile and understood the startup world. The program's closeness to the market made a real difference for us.

The mentorship side of Lighthouse was especially valuable for us. Beyond the one-on-one support we received, the program made us part of a strong startup and finance ecosystem, which made the experience more meaningful. The technology support and high-quality sessions were also among the areas where we gained concrete benefits from the program.