Mercury Launches Vault for Enhanced Startup Fund Security
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Mercury introduced a new service called Mercury Vault designed to provide startups with secure fund management solutions, including up to $5M in FDIC insurance via sweep networks.
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Mercury works with partner banks, Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust, to spread a customer's deposits across multiple banks, maintaining ease of access within the Mercury dashboard.
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Vault by Mercury also allows for investment in money market funds comprising short-term U.S. Treasury bills, offering protection beyond the FDIC insured amount.
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In light of recent startup ecosystem challenges, Mercury emphasized their commitment to offering accounts that protect client funds and reduce risks of single points of failure.
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The system monitors and suggests optimal actions to protect funds within the Mercury suite of services, continually aiming to expand client protections.