Citi Ventures

Headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally, Citi Ventures explores, incubates, and invests in innovative ideas across fintech, data analytics, commerce, security, marketing, property tech, distributed ledger technology, and digital assets. It collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation community to drive discovery of new value.

Avi Arnon

Vice President

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Thompson Barro

Vice President

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director

Alex Chen

Vice President - Venture Investing

Past deals in Automotive

FINN

Debt Financing in 2025
FINN offers monthly car subscriptions, providing an all-inclusive, flexible, and transparent alternative to traditional car ownership. Its mission is to promote sustainable mobility by enabling customers to enjoy driving without the commitments and hidden costs associated with owning a vehicle.

BuyerLink

Debt Financing in 2024
BuyerLink operates an online marketing platform that enables advertisers and publishers to acquire locally targeted, category-specific consumers through cost-per-click or cost-per-lead campaigns. The platform provides widgets for automotive, real estate, home improvement, mortgage, travel, and insurance, serving businesses of all sizes by eliminating the need for complex and expensive online marketing infrastructures and offering a cost-efficient alternative to major search engines and ad networks. Founded in 2001 and based in Walnut Creek, California, the company originated as Reply.com and rebranded to BuyerLink in 2015, focusing on making internet marketing accessible for local and category-specific campaigns and facilitating efficient lead generation for advertisers.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2023
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

Trifast

Post in 2023
Trifast is a global manufacturer and distributor of industrial fastenings and associated components. It serves diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, domestic appliances, distributors, general industry, and others.

Kyte

Series B in 2022
Founded in San Francisco in 2019 by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte is a technology and operations company specializing in on-demand car rentals. Customers can access vehicles for durations ranging from days to months, with services including car cleaning and refueling.

Carvana

Post in 2022
Carvana Co. operates an e-commerce platform in the United States focused on the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Carvana utilizes advanced technology to enhance the car buying experience. Its platform enables customers to research vehicles, utilize 360-degree imaging for inspections, and obtain financing and warranty options online. Consumers can browse a selection of over 15,000 vehicles, trade in or sell their current cars, sign contracts, and arrange for delivery or pick-up, including from Carvana's automated Car Vending Machines. The company's primary revenue source comes from retail vehicle sales, supplemented by wholesale vehicle transactions and additional revenue from financing and vehicle service contracts. By integrating technology with customer service, Carvana aims to streamline the traditionally cumbersome car buying process.

Octane

Series D in 2021
Octane is a financing platform designed to facilitate lifestyle purchases, such as powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment, by enhancing the buying experience for consumers. The company employs advanced technology and innovative risk strategies to create a seamless, end-to-end process that supports customers throughout their purchasing journey. Octane inspires enthusiasts through its editorial brands, prequalifies consumers for financing online using its e-commerce tools, and connects customers with partner dealerships for efficient closing. Additionally, Octane provides comprehensive loan servicing to assist customers during the life of their loans. Operating as a remote-first organization, Octane maintains offices in New York, Irving, Irvine, and Knoxville, and collaborates with over 35 original equipment manufacturers and 4,000 dealer partners across the United States. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, earning a spot on the 2022 Inc 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies and being certified as a great place to work.

Car IQ

Series B in 2021
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Didi

Debt Financing in 2021
Didi Chuxing, founded in 2012 in Beijing, is a leading mobile transportation platform providing app-based services such as taxi hailing, private car-hailing, social ride-sharing, car rental, and enterprise solutions. With over 450 million users and daily orders reaching 25 million, Didi offers a variety of mobility options to optimize resource allocation through big data-driven algorithms. The company aims to address transportation, environmental, and employment challenges by collaborating with communities and partners. Acquiring Uber China in 2016, Didi has over 21 million drivers and car owners on its platform, generating income while offering convenient transportation solutions to users worldwide.

Car IQ

Series A in 2019
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Octane

Series B in 2018
Octane is a financing platform designed to facilitate lifestyle purchases, such as powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment, by enhancing the buying experience for consumers. The company employs advanced technology and innovative risk strategies to create a seamless, end-to-end process that supports customers throughout their purchasing journey. Octane inspires enthusiasts through its editorial brands, prequalifies consumers for financing online using its e-commerce tools, and connects customers with partner dealerships for efficient closing. Additionally, Octane provides comprehensive loan servicing to assist customers during the life of their loans. Operating as a remote-first organization, Octane maintains offices in New York, Irving, Irvine, and Knoxville, and collaborates with over 35 original equipment manufacturers and 4,000 dealer partners across the United States. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, earning a spot on the 2022 Inc 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies and being certified as a great place to work.

Oodle Car Finance

Debt Financing in 2018
Oodle Car Finance is a UK-based car finance company that specializes in connecting customers with reputable car dealers and facilitating a streamlined car buying experience. By integrating the processes of search and finance into one digital platform, Oodle Car Finance enhances the customer journey in the used-car market. Utilizing advanced algorithms, the company enables clients to quickly receive pre-approved financing, ensuring they find their ideal vehicle efficiently. With a focus on delivering a best-in-class consumer experience, Oodle Car Finance aims to redefine how individuals approach car purchasing and financing in the UK.

Broadcom

Post in 2018
Broadcom is a global designer, developer and supplier of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions. Its portfolio includes more than 6,500 devices spanning analog and digital technologies, designed for wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics, and consumer and computing peripherals. The company's products support applications such as cellular phones, data networking and telecommunications equipment, enterprise storage and servers, renewable energy and smart grids, factory automation, displays, optical mice and printers. The range covers simple discrete components to complex subsystems that incorporate firmware to interface between digital systems, and may include mechanical hardware that interfaces with optoelectronic or capacitive sensors.

AUTO1 Group

Series E in 2017
AUTO1 Group GmbH is a Berlin-based technology platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2012, the company connects individual customers and professional car dealers through its digital marketplace, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group sources used vehicles from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, and offers a certified and diverse inventory through its brands, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com. Operating in nearly 30 countries across Europe and North America, Auto1 Group serves both the retail market for private customers and the merchant segment for commercial car dealers. Its services include auction fees and logistics, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process in the used car trade.

Tesla

Post in 2016
Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems, pursuing a vertically integrated approach to product and software development. It offers a full range of electric cars, including sedans and crossover models, and markets its vehicles through company-owned stores and its website. The company also produces and sells stationary energy storage batteries for residential, commercial, and utility use, and provides solar energy generation and solar storage products. It operates a fast-charging network and develops autonomous driving software. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla serves international markets and aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility through innovation across vehicles, energy, and software.

Sansera Engineering

Venture Round in 2013
Sansera Engineering Limited is a precision component manufacturer based in Bengaluru, India, catering primarily to the automotive and aerospace sectors. Established in 1981, the company specializes in a diverse range of products, including connecting rods, gear shifter forks, shafts, and transmission components, as well as heavy-duty and engineered products. Sansera Engineering is distinguished by its ability to manufacture its own CNC special purpose machines, which enhances its machining capabilities and offers cost advantages to customers. The company's extensive machine pool, combined with a highly skilled engineering team, enables it to produce complex components that meet stringent quality standards. Its product portfolio encompasses items weighing between 15 grams and 12 kilograms, including crankshaft assemblies, rocker arms, and common rail systems.

MBA Polymers

Venture Round in 2010
MBA Polymers, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in post-consumer recycled plastics derived from end-of-life durable goods, such as automobiles, electronics, and appliances. Founded in 1992 and based in Hackensack, New Jersey, the company operates advanced recycling facilities in Kematen/Ybbs, Austria, and Guangzhou, China. It is recognized as a leader in the recovery of high-value engineering plastics, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, high impact polystyrene, and various polypropylene blends. MBA Polymers focuses on sustainability by providing recycled materials for a range of applications, including consumer products, building materials, and automotive components, while also aiming to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions in the recycling process.

Bajaj Auto International Holdings

Bajaj Auto International Holdings is a subsidiary of Baja Auto Limited.
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