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 Middle East

AccessFintech

Series C in 2022
AccessFintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in risk management services for the global financial industry, including banks and buy-side firms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and reports, providing users with a unified portal. This system enables clients to track the entire trade lifecycle, prioritize risks, and respond to market changes effectively. AccessFintech’s technology creates a comprehensive visual display of potential risks associated with financial transactions, facilitating collaboration across organizations. The platform also supports control functions that allow managers to identify bottlenecks and intervention points while tracking usage patterns to enhance operational efficiency. By connecting financial firms with fintech providers, AccessFintech helps organizations streamline their processes and optimize their risk management strategies.

FundGuard

Series B in 2022
FundGuard Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered, cloud-based platform for investment management and administration. The FundGuard platform is designed to assist asset and fund managers in overseeing investments across various categories, including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, insurance, and pension funds. Utilizing advanced AI and cloud technology, the platform automatically detects financial anomalies, resolves exceptions, and offers recommendations to enhance operational performance. By providing real-time transparency, FundGuard enables asset managers and fund administrators to transform their product offerings into more efficient digital experiences. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

AccessFintech

Series B in 2020
AccessFintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in risk management services for the global financial industry, including banks and buy-side firms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and reports, providing users with a unified portal. This system enables clients to track the entire trade lifecycle, prioritize risks, and respond to market changes effectively. AccessFintech’s technology creates a comprehensive visual display of potential risks associated with financial transactions, facilitating collaboration across organizations. The platform also supports control functions that allow managers to identify bottlenecks and intervention points while tracking usage patterns to enhance operational efficiency. By connecting financial firms with fintech providers, AccessFintech helps organizations streamline their processes and optimize their risk management strategies.

AccessFintech

Series A in 2018
AccessFintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in risk management services for the global financial industry, including banks and buy-side firms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and reports, providing users with a unified portal. This system enables clients to track the entire trade lifecycle, prioritize risks, and respond to market changes effectively. AccessFintech’s technology creates a comprehensive visual display of potential risks associated with financial transactions, facilitating collaboration across organizations. The platform also supports control functions that allow managers to identify bottlenecks and intervention points while tracking usage patterns to enhance operational efficiency. By connecting financial firms with fintech providers, AccessFintech helps organizations streamline their processes and optimize their risk management strategies.

Contguard

Series A in 2018
Contguard Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a software platform for real-time shipment monitoring and business intelligence services for global logistics. Founded in 2012 and based in Kfar Saba, Israel, Contguard utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance supply chain management. The company installs monitoring units in maritime containers to track cargo locations and conditions, providing clients with timely updates on deviations from planned routes, arrival and departure times, temperature and humidity levels, and alerts for container intrusions or impacts. Its cloud-based platform facilitates a multiplatform client interface, allowing for comprehensive cargo management and actionable insights to optimize supply chain operations.

Contguard

Venture Round in 2018
Contguard Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a software platform for real-time shipment monitoring and business intelligence services for global logistics. Founded in 2012 and based in Kfar Saba, Israel, Contguard utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance supply chain management. The company installs monitoring units in maritime containers to track cargo locations and conditions, providing clients with timely updates on deviations from planned routes, arrival and departure times, temperature and humidity levels, and alerts for container intrusions or impacts. Its cloud-based platform facilitates a multiplatform client interface, allowing for comprehensive cargo management and actionable insights to optimize supply chain operations.
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