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Grasshopper Bank

Bank
BaaSSponsor Bank

National bank (N.A.), Member FDIC (US) tracked in the Embedded Finance Index. Named by 12 companies, most often as their banking-as-a-service.

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TypeBank
CharterNational bank (N.A.), Member FDIC · OCC · US
Used asBanking-as-a-Service, Sponsor bank
Rank#35 of 340 in BaaS
Buyers12 companies
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Founded2003

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How companies use Grasshopper Bank

12 companies name Grasshopper Bank in their stack. The most common role is banking-as-a-service (11). A company can use the same bank for more than one thing.

Banking-as-a-Service11
Sponsor bank11
Background · from Grasshopper Bank’s own dossier

Grasshopper Bank launched as a digitally-native national bank (N.A. charter) targeting small businesses, startups, and the VC/PE ecosystem. It has positioned itself as both a direct digital business bank and a sponsor/BaaS bank for fintechs, offering API banking, FBO accounts, and embedded finance infrastructure. Over time it has deepened its lending product suite — SBA loans, term loans, sponsor finance, commercial real estate, and yacht lending — while simultaneously growing its BaaS program with technology partners like Increase and Narmi. The dual strategy of serving end-customers directly while powering third-party fintechs as a sponsor bank distinguishes it from pure-play neobanks.

Latest round: Merger / Acquisition, 2015
Recent developments
  • 2025-01Banking Dive reported 24% year-over-year loan growth and hiring of new Chief Credit Officer Steve Kerr and several lending executives as part of a deeper lending push. source ↗
  • 2025-01Won Banking Tech of the Year (US FinTech Awards 2025) and BaaS Innovation Gold (Future Digital Awards 2025). source ↗
  • 2025-01Launched AI Connector Beta Program via Narmi infrastructure enabling AI agent access to business account data. source ↗
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Charter
National bank (N.A.), Member FDIC · OCC · US source ↗
Who uses Grasshopper Bank
12 companies disclose Grasshopper Bank in their stack
SydecarTreasureAngelListVantacaCarryKarat FinancialCarry MoneyGrailpayStediSky SystemzKaratAscend
Buyer mix · 12 of 12 classified
Fintech / Investment · 3Fintech / SMB banking · 3Infrastructure / Payments · 1Vertical SaaS / Construction · 1Vertical SaaS / Healthcare · 1Vertical SaaS / Insurance · 1Vertical SaaS / Real Estate · 1Vertical SaaS / Venture Capital (SPV administration) · 1
US · 12
What the disclosures say
Treasure
“Bank Account Agreement is with 'Grasshopper Bank N.A.' (https://www.treasurefi.com/bank-account-agreement). 2022 press release confirms BaaS partnership: 'FDIC-insured deposit products and payments capabilities by leveraging Grasshopper's innovative Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform'.”
View source · treasurefi.com ↗
AngelList
“openbankingtracker.com publicly lists AngelList as a Unit customer (TIER 1). angellist.com/networked-banking states: 'Banking services are provided by Grasshopper Bank, N.A. and Piermont Bank; Members FDIC.”
Vantaca
“The Vantaca Vendor Pay Terms name Grasshopper Bank, N.A. and Increase Technologies Inc. as the banking infrastructure behind Vendor Pay Services.”
Carry
“faq.carry.com/en/articles/3978433: 'Bank Custodians: (Grasshopper Bank, N.A.) Current Carry accounts custodied with Bank Custodians: Solo401k Alternative Investing.' Smart Yield FAQ confirms brokerage services by DriveWealth LLC.”
Karat Financial
“Karat's help center disclosure states: 'Banking services provided by Grasshopper Bank, N.A., Member FDIC.”
Carry Money
“faq.carry.com states: 'Bank Custodians: (Grasshopper Bank, N.A.) Current Carry accounts custodied with Bank Custodians: Solo401k Alternative Investing.”
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What Grasshopper Bank runs on · from its own dossier
The third-party providers Grasshopper Bank itself discloses, layer by layer — the vendor as a buyer. Distinct from the companies above that disclose Grasshopper Bank.
Card Network
Visa
Spend / AP
Ramp
KYC
Alloy
Open Banking
Plaid
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Other banks in BaaS

Other banks named for BaaS in the index, by the number of companies that disclose them. A count of public disclosures, not a ranking of the products.

Evolve Bank & Trust71 buyers →Sutton Bank63 buyers →Cross River56 buyers →Pathward48 buyers →ClearBank39 buyers →Thread Bank35 buyers →Community Federal Savings Bank30 buyers →GBank27 buyers →
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Grasshopper Bank — frequently asked

Which companies use Grasshopper Bank?

12 companies are linked to Grasshopper Bank in the Embedded Finance Index 2026, through their own public disclosures or Grasshopper Bank's published customer list, including Sydecar, Treasure, AngelList, Vantaca, Carry, Karat Financial, Carry Money, Grailpay, Stedi, Sky Systemz and 2 others.

What do fintechs use Grasshopper Bank for?

Grasshopper Bank is a bank. Companies in the Embedded Finance Index 2026 name it as their banking-as-a-service (11) and sponsor bank (11).

Is Grasshopper Bank a bank?

Yes. Grasshopper Bank is a National bank (N.A.), Member FDIC.

What are the alternatives to Grasshopper Bank?

The most-named BaaS alternatives to Grasshopper Bank are Evolve Bank & Trust (71 buyers), Sutton Bank (63 buyers), Cross River (56 buyers), Pathward (48 buyers), ClearBank (39 buyers) and Thread Bank (35 buyers).

Where is Grasshopper Bank headquartered?

Grasshopper Bank is founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, NY.

How much funding has Grasshopper Bank raised?

Grasshopper Bank has raised $161.5M in total.

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