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Carbon profile

Who owns Carbon?

traditional · Lagos, NG · Licensed bank · custody: Custodial

short answerCarbon holds its own banking licence, so Carbon itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. Carbon's most notable disclosed backers include Partech.

Is Carbon a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: Microfinance bank (NG).

Where is your money held?

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

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

Who's behind Carbon?

Carbon was founded by Chijioke Dozie, Ngozi Dozie (2012), headquartered in Lagos, NG.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Carbon's publicly disclosed funding rounds.

Partech ↗

Is my money safe with Carbon?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at Carbon 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.