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Slash profile

Who owns Slash?

hybrid · San Francisco, US · Partner-bank model · custody: Custodial

short answerSlash is not itself a bank. It runs on a partner-bank (BaaS) model and works with Column and Piermont Bank — the licensed banks that actually hold customer deposits behind the app. Slash's most notable disclosed backers include Ribbit Capital, Khosla Ventures, Goodwater Capital and NEA.

Is Slash a licensed bank?

No — a partner bank (Column and Piermont Bank) holds the money. Licence detail: Partner bank (Column N.A., Member FDIC); previously Piermont Bank.

Where is your money held?

Custody model: Custodial.

Slash runs on: Column (BIN sponsor bank) · Piermont Bank (BIN sponsor bank). Full stack on the infra map.

Who's behind Slash?

Slash was founded by Victor Cardenas (2021), headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Slash's publicly disclosed funding rounds ($160M raised; $100M Series C at $1.4B (Apr 2026, led by Ribbit)).

Ribbit Capital ↗ Khosla Ventures ↗ Goodwater Capital ↗ NEA ↗ Y Combinator ↗

Is my money safe with Slash?

Your money is held by Column and Piermont Bank, so any deposit insurance flows through that sponsor bank — not Slash itself. Check the sponsor's scheme and whether balances are "passed through" for per-customer insurance.

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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.