Citi

Citigroup is a global financial services holding company that offers a wide range of financial products and services through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment provides traditional banking services to retail customers, including retail and commercial banking, as well as Citi-branded cards and retail services. The ICG segment caters to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as corporate lending, investment banking, advisory services, and various wholesale banking products. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Citigroup invests in initiatives that foster economic progress. The company has a global presence, with offices in major financial centers worldwide, enabling it to support clients through innovative solutions and expertise.

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Karine Ben-Simhon

VP Intelligence Partnerships and Innovation

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director

Kateryna Chupryna

Director

Robert Li

Vice President, Citi Ventures

Blaze O'Byrne

Vice President, Venture Investing

Arvind Purushotham

Founder&Managing Director and Global Head

Cece Stewart

President

Kate Sullivan

COO

Avery Tiras

Equity Research Senior Associate

Luis Valdich

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Past deals in Cental and Eastern Europe

Trans-Oil Group Of Companies

Debt Financing in 2024
Trans-Oil Group of Companies is a prominent player in the agricultural sector, primarily engaged in the production and processing of vegetable oil, particularly high-quality sunflower oil. The company specializes in oilseeds crushing and operates facilities for grain storage and handling. In addition to its production capabilities, Trans-Oil is involved in commodities trading and logistics, ensuring efficient distribution and supply chain management. With a strong presence in Moldova, the company has established itself as a leader in the market, focusing on quality and sustainability in its operations.

Bolt

Debt Financing in 2024
Bolt is the first European app with a mission to make cities for people, not cars. Bolt has 100 million customers in 45 countries across Europe and Africa. The company challenges personal car ownership, offering better alternatives for every use case, including ride-hailing, shared cars and scooters, and food and grocery delivery. Bolt was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Tuum

Series B in 2024
Tuum is a cloud-native banking platform that is spearheading the next generation of digital innovation in the financial services industry. Built around a microservices architecture, the platform consists of flexible and independent modules covering all retail and business banking capabilities. The platform is API-based for quick and easy integration and can run on all major cloud providers, as well as on private clouds. Founded by a team of banking and technology experts in 2019, Tuum combines technological excellence with in-depth banking knowledge and packages it into a sophisticated, cutting-edge platform. Tuum currently employs over 60 people with offices in Tallinn, Berlin and Malaga.

Kasa Living

Series C in 2023
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed rentals that cater to both business and leisure travelers. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in and apartment bookings, as well as property management. Its accommodations are available in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others. Kasa Living aims to create a global accommodations brand by providing travelers with efficient access to affordable, home-like lodging options.

Greenwood

Series B in 2022
Greenwood is a financial technology firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates a digital banking platform aimed at serving Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. Founded in 2020, Greenwood offers a range of financial services, including savings and spending accounts, mobile deposits, peer-to-peer transfers, and early payroll access. The platform emphasizes community reinvestment and provides access to a global network of automated teller machines. With a commitment to innovative banking solutions, Greenwood also features a distinctively designed black metal debit card for its customers.

Hopper

Secondary Market in 2022
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that operates a mobile application designed to enhance the travel planning experience. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in the United States and Bulgaria, Hopper utilizes big data and predictive analytics to analyze and forecast airfares and accommodations. The application provides users with travel recommendations and alerts them when flight and hotel prices reach their predicted lowest points, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. By leveraging historical travel data, Hopper aims to simplify the booking process and help users save money while planning their trips.

PadSplit

Series B in 2021
PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for the workforce. It offers a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market. The company uses shared living to make housing more affordable for low-income, empowering them to build savings and transform their lives. Atticus LeBlanc established the company in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017.

PadSplit

Series A in 2020
PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for the workforce. It offers a platform that aligns incentives among residents, property owners, and communities to make affordable housing possible for the private market. The company uses shared living to make housing more affordable for low-income, empowering them to build savings and transform their lives. Atticus LeBlanc established the company in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017.

Ondot Systems

Corporate Round in 2018
Ondot Systems, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile card service platforms designed for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Atlanta, Georgia, Ondot provides a range of solutions to enhance cardholder engagement. Its offerings include CardControl, which allows consumers to manage card settings and usage preferences, and CardAlerts, enabling users to receive transaction alerts. The Self Service feature lets consumers access detailed information about their cards and accounts on-the-go. Additionally, Ondot offers mConsole for product managers to track product adoption and troubleshoot issues, Fraud Watch for monitoring potential fraud, and a Card App that provides spending insights. The company's services aim to improve customer engagement and transparency for both physical and virtual cards, ultimately increasing the value of cardholder relationships.

Hopper

Series D in 2018
Hopper Inc. is a travel technology company that operates a mobile application designed to enhance the travel planning experience. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in the United States and Bulgaria, Hopper utilizes big data and predictive analytics to analyze and forecast airfares and accommodations. The application provides users with travel recommendations and alerts them when flight and hotel prices reach their predicted lowest points, enabling travelers to secure the best deals. By leveraging historical travel data, Hopper aims to simplify the booking process and help users save money while planning their trips.
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