Who owns Zengo?
short answerZengo does not hold your money at all — it is self-custodial software. You hold your own keys, so nobody, including Zengo, can move or freeze your funds. Zengo's most notable disclosed backers include Insight Partners and Samsung Next.
Is Zengo a licensed bank?
No — and it custodies no customer funds; you hold your own keys. Licence detail: MPC self-custody; no seed phrase.
Where is your money held?
Custody model: MPC self-custodial — you hold your own keys; the company never takes custody.
Who's behind Zengo?
Zengo was founded by Ouriel Ohayon + 3 (2018), headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.
Early investors
Is my money safe with Zengo?
Zengo never holds your funds, so no deposit-insurance scheme is involved. Your security depends entirely on how you protect your own private keys and recovery phrase — lose them and no company can recover the money for you.
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