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Bluevine profile

Who owns Bluevine?

traditional · Redwood City, US · Partner-bank model · custody: Custodial

short answerBluevine is not itself a bank. It runs on a partner-bank (BaaS) model, where a licensed sponsor bank holds the deposits behind the app while Bluevine builds the product and interface. Bluevine's most notable disclosed backers include Lightspeed, Menlo Ventures, 83North and Citi Ventures.

Is Bluevine a licensed bank?

No — it runs on a sponsor bank (BaaS model). Licence detail: Partner bank (Coastal Community Bank) + sweep-network program banks (up to $3M FDIC); credit line via Celtic Bank.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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

Who's behind Bluevine?

Bluevine was founded by Eyal Lifshitz (2013), headquartered in Redwood City, US.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Bluevine's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$770M incl. debt).

Lightspeed ↗ Menlo Ventures ↗ 83North ↗ Citi Ventures ↗

Is my money safe with Bluevine?

Deposits are held by Bluevine's sponsor bank, so any insurance flows through that bank rather than Bluevine. Check which sponsor holds your balance and whether it is passed through for per-customer coverage.

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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.