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Klar profile

Who owns Klar?

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

short answerKlar holds its own banking licence, so Klar itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. Klar's most notable disclosed backers include General Atlantic, Prosus Ventures, Quona Capital and Mouro Capital.

Is Klar a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: SOFIPO licence (CNBV, Mexico); acquiring Bineo for its bank licence, approvals pending.

Where is your money held?

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

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

Who's behind Klar?

Klar was founded by Stefan Möller, Daniel Autrique (2019), headquartered in Mexico City, MX.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Klar's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$500M incl. debt).

General Atlantic ↗ Prosus Ventures ↗ Quona Capital ↗ Mouro Capital ↗

Is my money safe with Klar?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at Klar 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.