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Deel profile

Who owns Deel?

hybrid · San Francisco, US · VASP / MSB / crypto licences · custody: Custodial

short answerDeel is regulated as a crypto-asset service (VASP / MSB / crypto licences), not a bank. It is not a deposit-taking institution; how balances are held depends on its custody model (Custodial). Deel's most notable disclosed backers include Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, Coatue and Y Combinator.

Is Deel a licensed bank?

No — it is licensed as a crypto / VASP service, not a bank. Licence detail: MSB + US state money-transmitter licences (DPayments); US wallet via Alviere/CFSB; DLUSD via Bridge.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

Deel runs on: Bridge (Stripe) (stablecoin infrastructure) · Privy (Stripe) (wallet infrastructure) · Tempo (stablecoin infrastructure) · BVNK (stablecoin infrastructure). Full stack on the infra map.

Who's behind Deel?

Deel was founded by Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang (2019), headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Deel's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$680M raised).

Andreessen Horowitz ↗ Spark Capital ↗ Coatue ↗ Y Combinator ↗ General Catalyst ↗

Is my money safe with Deel?

Deel is not a bank, so deposit-guarantee schemes do not apply. Crypto and cash balances are handled under its VASP/e-money obligations — check its terms for exactly how client assets are segregated and safeguarded.

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