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Stori profile

Who owns Stori?

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

short answerStori holds its own banking licence, so Stori itself is the bank — customer deposits sit on its own regulated balance sheet rather than with a third-party sponsor. Stori's most notable disclosed backers include Lightspeed, General Catalyst, Goodwater Capital and BAI Capital.

Is Stori a licensed bank?

Yes — it holds its own banking licence. Licence detail: Sofipo (MX).

Where is your money held?

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

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

Who's behind Stori?

Stori was founded by Bin Chen, Marlene Garayzar + 3 (2018), headquartered in Mexico City, MX.

Early investors

Notable venture and strategic investors from Stori's publicly disclosed funding rounds (~$550M incl. debt).

Lightspeed ↗ General Catalyst ↗ Goodwater Capital ↗ BAI Capital ↗

Is my money safe with Stori?

As a licensed bank, eligible deposits at Stori 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.