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Grasshopper Bank

Grasshopper Bank is a digital bank based in New York City, founded in 2019 to support small businesses, startups, and the innovation economy.

Funding reportedLast round: Private Equity

BankingNew York, United States

About Grasshopper Bank

Grasshopper Bank is a digital bank based in New York City, founded in 2019 to support small businesses, startups, and the innovation economy.

As a fully chartered and FDIC-insured bank, it operates without physical branches, providing a modern banking experience with approximately $1.4 billion in total assets. The bank offers tailored solutions for various sectors, including business banking with Innovator Business Checking and high-yield savings accounts. It also provides dedicated banking services for startups and venture-backed companies, along with Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and commercial API platforms for fintech firms. Grasshopper Bank features no monthly or overdraft fees, allowing customers to open accounts quickly and securely. Its services are designed for US-based small businesses, freelancers, and investors in the innovation economy.

What company datasets say Grasshopper Bank raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$145Min dollars
Last roundPrivate Equity
Last round size$47M
Last round dateAug 2025
Investors listed5

Founders and team

From Grasshopper Bank's own website: 10 on the team.

  • Mike ButlerChief Executive Officer
  • Chris MastrangeloChief Risk Officer
  • Chris TremontChief Digital Officer
  • Jai RajuChief Data Officer
  • Mike LenahanChief Financial Officer
  • Pete ChapmanChief Technology Officer
  • Steve KerrChief Credit Officer
  • Arthur BirenbaumHead of Commercial Real Estate
  • Gabrielle PiasioHead of Fund & Sponsor Banking
  • Lynn GibsonHead of Human Resources

On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Grasshopper Bank on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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Sector
Banking
Industry code
NAICS 522110, SIC 6021
Region
New York
Part of
Enova International
Revenue
$61M a year, as listed

Banking in United States

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