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albo profile

Who owns albo?

traditional · Mexico City, MX · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answeralbo holds its own banking licence, so albo itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. albo's most notable disclosed backers include Valar Ventures, Greyhound Capital and Mountain Nazca.

Is albo a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: IFPE licence (CNBV, Mexico, 2022) — e-money institution under Ley Fintech.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial — on albo's own balance sheet as a licensed bank.

No sponsor bank or infrastructure provider is publicly documented for albo yet. Know one? Suggest it.

Who's behind albo?

albo was founded by Ángel Sahagún (2016), headquartered in Mexico City, MX.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from albo's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$150M+ raised).

Valar Ventures ↗ Greyhound Capital ↗ Mountain Nazca ↗

Is my money safe with albo?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at albo are typically protected by the local deposit-guarantee scheme up to the statutory limit (for example FDIC in the US, FSCS in the UK, or the €100,000 EU scheme). Confirm the exact scheme and limit for your country.

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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.