For international founders

A US business account for founders building from anywhere.

Backed by one of our VC or accelerator partners? Open a US business account and start funding your account wherever you live.

Rho is a fintech company, not a bank or an FDIC-insured depository institution. Checking account and card services provided by Webster Bank, a division of Santander Bank, N.A. Member FDIC, and by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Applications are subject to review and approval.

What to know up front
11approved VC and accelerator partners. Your company must be backed by one
0US employees or US offices required
Deposit-onlyuntil your EIN is confirmed. Deposits work right away; sending money unlocks after
Who qualifies

International founders backed by a Rho partner.

Your company is backed by one of these partners:

Y Combinator, Entrepreneurs First, Speedrun, PearX, SPC, HF0, Founders Inc, Neo, EWOR, Hexa, and Alif.

Not on the list? Ask your Rho contact whether there's a path for you. Every application is reviewed case by case, and approval isn't guaranteed.

Requirements

What you need to apply.

Have these ready before you apply.

  • Proof of your backing: an acceptance letter, SAFE, or program documentation from your partner
  • Proof of your operating address: a lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill, or bank statement in your name. Use the address where you live and work, not your Delaware registered address
How it works

How to apply for your US account

  1. 01

    Get your Global link

    Your Rho contact will send you a link built for international founders.

  2. 02

    Apply

    Submit your application and a short bank questionnaire.

  3. 03

    Verify

    Upload your documents. Our compliance team reviews and tells you if anything's missing.

  4. 04

    Fund your account

    Once approved, your account opens and you can receive funds by ACH and wire.

Ready to open your US account?

Talk to our team

Applications are approved case by case. Ask your accelerator or VC for an introduction, or ask your Rho contact for your Global link.

Rho is a fintech company, not a bank or an FDIC-insured depository institution. Checking account and card services provided by Webster Bank, a division of Santander Bank, N.A. Member FDIC, and by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC insurance coverage is only available to protect you against the failure of an FDIC-insured bank that holds your deposit; it does not protect you against the failure of Rho. All applications are subject to review and approval. Eligibility depends on your backing, location, and business type.