← back
Djamo profile

Who owns Djamo?

traditional · Abidjan, CI · Partner-bank model · custody: Custodial

short answerDjamo 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 Djamo builds the product and interface. Djamo's most notable disclosed backers include Y Combinator, Partech and Janngo Capital.

Is Djamo a licensed bank?

No — it runs on a sponsor bank (BaaS model). Licence detail: Microfinance licence (BCEAO / Côte d'Ivoire MEF, Sep 2025 — first fintech); cards with partner banks.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

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

Who's behind Djamo?

Djamo was founded by Hassan Bourgi, Régis Bamba (2019), headquartered in Abidjan, CI.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Djamo's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$30M raised).

Y Combinator ↗ Partech ↗ Janngo Capital ↗

Is my money safe with Djamo?

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

go deeperSee the full Djamo profile with every verified field, or Djamo alternatives. Raw fields: data.json.

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.