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.

Omar Amireh

Cheif Executive Officer / Citi Country Officer

Avi Arnon

Vice President

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Thompson Barro

Vice President

Karine Ben-Simhon

VP Intelligence Partnerships and Innovation

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director

Alex Chen

Vice President

Kateryna Chupryna

Director

Xiaolei Cong

Vice President

Lauren Gross

Investment Banking Analyst

Ignacio Gutiérrez-Orrantia

CEO, Citibank Europe

Lizzie Guynn

Vice President

Charles Howe

Investor

Cagla Kaymaz

Senior Vice President

Lucas Kirshenbaum

Assistant Vice President

Ian Lee

Director, Innovation Network

Everett Leonidas

Director

Robert Li

Vice President, Citi Ventures

Paul Marshall

Director, Global Finance Product Transformation

Jeff Meyers

Investor

Blaze O'Byrne

Vice President

Margo Pilic

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Arvind Purushotham

Managing Director

Vibhor Rastogi

Managing Director

Meredith Shields

Managing Director

Ornit Shinar

Managing Director

Cece Stewart

President

Kate Sullivan

COO

Avery Tiras

Equity Research Senior Associate

Luis Valdich

Managing Director

Jelena Zec

Director

Past deals in Banks

Finix

Series C in 2024
Finix develops a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payments. The platform uses modular architecture and real-time tracking to consolidate payment data and facilitate global money transfers.

Numerated

Venture Round in 2024
Numerated is a fintech company that simplifies business banking for financial institutions and their clients through its innovative digital lending platform. This platform enables banks and credit unions to enhance customer experience by leveraging data to streamline the origination of various business banking products, facilitating the entire process from application to decision and closure. The software includes features such as pre-filled digital applications, decision automation, and sales and marketing tools, thereby making it easier for businesses to obtain financial products. With over 400,000 businesses and 30,000 financial institution associates utilizing the platform, Numerated has processed $50 billion in lending. Financial institutions with a collective asset base of $1 trillion employ Numerated's solutions, which have garnered recognition in the fintech industry for their effectiveness and innovation.

Cicada

Venture Round in 2024
Cicada is a fintech company that specializes in developing a bond trading platform aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and fairness in financial systems. By leveraging technology and intuitive design, Cicada offers a user-friendly trading solution that transforms how market participants connect and conduct transactions. The platform facilitates connectivity and access to bond securities in emerging markets, simplifying the investment process for investors interested in these assets. Through its innovative approach, Cicada seeks to redefine the bond trading experience and provide greater opportunities for market engagement.

Thinkive

Venture Round in 2024
Thinkive is a financial technology company that specializes in providing online and networked solutions for the financial sector, particularly in China. The company offers a comprehensive platform that delivers data analysis and decision support services tailored for securities, banks, funds, and trusts. With a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Thinkive has developed over 200 financial solutions, serving more than 80% of brokers and over 20 banks in the industry. By enabling financial institutions to make informed and profitable decisions, Thinkive positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of financial services.

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.

CapStack Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
CapStack Technologies is a financial technology company that provides an integrated operating system for banks and financial services providers. Its platform facilitates collaboration among these institutions, enabling them to manage loan and deposit exposure more effectively, mitigate risks, and ultimately drive profitability and asset diversification.

BondbloX

Series B in 2023
BondbloX is a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in digitalizing Asian bond markets. It aims to democratize access to live bond prices, previously unavailable to private bank clients due to outdated systems.

Acin

Series B in 2022
Acin is a fintech company dedicated to enhancing the safety of banks and transforming the financial sector's management of non-financial risk. It has developed a non-financial risk intelligence data network that utilizes digitization technology to connect firms. By focusing on data standardization and advanced technology, Acin enables organizations to digitize and consistently assess, manage, and mitigate non-financial risks. This industry-wide network facilitates collaboration among users both within and across different organizations, promoting a unified approach to risk management in the financial industry.

Greenwood

Series B in 2022
Greenwood is a fintech company offering a mobile banking platform designed for Black and Latinx individuals and business owners. It provides savings accounts, debit cards, peer-to-peer transfers, mobile deposits, community reinvestment initiatives, global ATM access, and early pay services.

Access Fintech

Series C in 2022
Access Fintech provides risk management services for financial institutions. It offers a platform that aggregates data from internal systems and external sources, providing users with a unified view of risks associated with financial transactions. The platform enables collaboration across organizations, allowing control functions to adjust priorities based on market conditions and managers to oversee bottlenecks. Access Fintech was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Nubank

Post in 2022
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Sharegain

Series B in 2022
Sharegain Ltd. is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in a securities lending platform aimed at pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers. Founded in 2015, Sharegain seeks to democratize the securities lending industry, which is valued at $3 trillion, by providing an automated solution that allows financial institutions to generate additional income from their existing assets, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs. The platform offers enhanced revenue opportunities while ensuring full control and transparency with minimal overhead costs. By enabling online brokers, private banks, wealth managers, and custodians to lend their securities, Sharegain helps these institutions unlock hidden value within their portfolios and deliver improved financial performance for themselves and their clients.

Contour

Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.

Contour

Series A in 2021
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.

BondbloX

Series A in 2021
BondbloX is a Singapore-based fintech company specializing in digitalizing Asian bond markets. It aims to democratize access to live bond prices, previously unavailable to private bank clients due to outdated systems.

Arcus Financial Intelligence

Venture Round in 2020
Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a comprehensive application program interface (API) platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Regalii Inc., Arcus specializes in managing consumer bills and financial data. Its platform enables real-time bill management and payment services, providing users with a detailed overview of their financial obligations, including the number of bills, amounts owed, and due dates. Additionally, Arcus offers a multi-rail payment platform that facilitates accessible payment solutions for businesses, supporting various payment methods such as account-to-account transfers and cash transactions.

Access Fintech

Series B in 2020
Access Fintech provides risk management services for financial institutions. It offers a platform that aggregates data from internal systems and external sources, providing users with a unified view of risks associated with financial transactions. The platform enables collaboration across organizations, allowing control functions to adjust priorities based on market conditions and managers to oversee bottlenecks. Access Fintech was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

CloudMargin

Series B in 2020
CloudMargin Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in a cloud-based collateral and margin management platform tailored for financial institutions of all sizes. Founded in 2014 by a team with extensive experience in collateral management and capital markets, CloudMargin aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for its clients, which include banks, asset management firms, brokerage firms, and insurance companies. The platform operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, providing real-time reports on collateral positions and automating workflows to facilitate streamlined processing and settlement. By addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional collateral management solutions, CloudMargin seeks to make effective collateral management accessible to all market participants while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Contour

Corporate Round in 2020
Contour is developing a decentralized trade finance network aimed at simplifying collaboration within the global trade ecosystem. By utilizing advanced technologies, the company seeks to eliminate barriers that hinder seamless trade, facilitating the instant flow of trusted data among banks, corporations, and various service providers. Contour's platform integrates with leading digital document systems and other digital networks, promoting a frictionless exchange of information across fragmented trade routes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and transparency in trade finance, ultimately supporting a more interconnected global market.

Digital Asset

Series C in 2019
Digital Asset is a New York-based company that specializes in distributed ledger technology aimed at enhancing financial processes. Founded in 2014 by Don Wilson, Eric Saraniecki, Sunil Hirani, and Yuval Rooz, the company provides a platform known as Daml, which allows organizations to create multi-party solutions that integrate previously isolated systems into cohesive networks. This technology eliminates latency and reduces errors by ensuring consistent data across various stakeholders. Digital Asset primarily serves sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and insurance, and has collaborated with five of the top ten stock exchanges. The company is supported by a range of strategic investors, including prominent firms like Salesforce, Samsung, and J.P. Morgan, positioning it as a leader in the development of tools for secure and efficient asset tracking and settlement.

Flybits

Series C in 2019
Flybits Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a context-aware experience development platform tailored for the financial services sector. The platform enables banks to create personalized digital interactions by delivering relevant content, products, and offers to customers based on their specific needs during critical moments. By leveraging the vast amounts of available data and incorporating advanced sensing capabilities, Flybits allows financial institutions to enhance customer engagement while maintaining privacy. It empowers these institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven consumer experiences, thereby fostering stronger relationships between individuals and their banks. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to contextual experiences, making it a leader in customer experience solutions for financial services.

Symbiont

Series B in 2019
Symbiont.io, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing a smart contracts platform tailored for institutional applications of blockchain technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the company provides a comprehensive infrastructure for capital markets. This includes a unified ledger for sharing business logic and market data, as well as the Symbiont Assembly platform, which facilitates the issuance, tracking, and management of financial instruments such as loans, securities, and commodities. By enabling complex financial instruments to exist within a decentralized blockchain network, Symbiont aims to enhance transparency, reduce risk, and lower costs for financial institutions and government entities. The company has established partnerships with industry leaders, including Vanguard and the State of Delaware, to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency in the capital markets sector.

Access Fintech

Series A in 2018
Access Fintech provides risk management services for financial institutions. It offers a platform that aggregates data from internal systems and external sources, providing users with a unified view of risks associated with financial transactions. The platform enables collaboration across organizations, allowing control functions to adjust priorities based on market conditions and managers to oversee bottlenecks. Access Fintech was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Ondot Systems

Corporate Round in 2018
Ondot Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011, that specializes in providing digital card service platforms for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions. The company's offerings encompass various tools designed to enhance cardholder engagement and transaction management. Key products include CardControl, which allows consumers to activate or deactivate their cards and set usage preferences; CardAlerts, which enables users to receive customizable transaction alerts; and Self Service, which provides detailed access to card and transaction information. Additionally, Ondot offers mConsole for product managers, Fraud Watch for monitoring and managing card fraud risks, and a Card App that delivers spending insights. With its comprehensive suite of solutions, Ondot aims to improve the customer experience by offering greater control and transparency over both physical and virtual cards, ultimately driving engagement and value for card issuers. The company also provides professional services to support consumer adoption and customer service efforts.

BDO Unibank

Post in 2017
BDO Unibank is a full-service universal bank in the Philippines, headquartered in Makati City. It serves corporate and retail customers with a broad range of products and services, including lending and deposits, treasury and cash management, and trust and investment services. The bank also provides investment banking, private banking, insurance, leasing and financing, remittance, rural banking, and card services such as credit cards and cash cards, along with securities brokerage. It offers private, online, and mobile banking to individuals and institutions. Through its local subsidiaries and networks, BDO Unibank supports capital markets activities and wealth management, delivering a comprehensive platform that combines traditional banking with financing, remittance, and digital solutions.

Axoni

Series A in 2016
Axoni is a technology company specializing in real-time data replication solutions tailored for the financial industry. Established in 2017, it focuses on serving major financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and market infrastructure firms worldwide, with offices located in New York and London. The company's platform facilitates the rapid and reliable deployment of critical financial networks, ensuring automated, real-time data replication among market participants. Additionally, Axoni develops distributed ledger software that integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, enhancing market information, trend analysis, and communication networks. This innovative approach allows financial entities to modernize their systems related to legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations, thereby improving operational efficiency and data management.

Bluevine

Series D in 2016
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.

Jana Small Finance Bank

Series C in 2012
Jana Small Finance Bank offers a range of banking products and services, primarily serving India's urban underserved population. It provides current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, group loans, business loans, home loans, gold loans, and agriculture loans. The bank also offers debit cards, online banking, and payment services.

Jana Small Finance Bank

Series C in 2011
Jana Small Finance Bank offers a range of banking products and services, primarily serving India's urban underserved population. It provides current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, group loans, business loans, home loans, gold loans, and agriculture loans. The bank also offers debit cards, online banking, and payment services.

The BISYS Group

Acquisition in 2007
The BISYS Group, Inc. (NYSE: BSG) provides outsourcing solutions that enable investment firms, insurance companies, and banks to more efficiently serve their customers, grow their businesses, and respond to evolving regulatory requirements. Its Investment Services group provides administration and distribution services for mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, retirement plans and other investment products. Through its Insurance Services group, BISYS is the nation's largest independent wholesale distributor of life insurance and a leading independent wholesale distributor of commercial property/casualty insurance, long-term care, disability, and annuity products. BISYS' Information Services group provides industry-leading information processing, back-office operations, and imaged payment solutions to financial institutions and major corporations.

Koram Bank

Acquisition in 2004
KorAm is the sixth largest commercial bank in Korea

Citibanamex

Acquisition in 2001
Founded in 1884, Citibanamex is a commercial bank headquartered in Mexico City, offering a range of financial services including personal and corporate banking, credit cards, mortgage loans, personal loans, currency exchange rates, debt financing, loans, financial leasing, revolving credit, and business checking accounts.

European American Bank

Acquisition in 2001
European American Bank operates as a bank. The Bank serves customers in the United States.

CrediLinq.Ai

CrediLinq.Ai is a technology infrastructure company that enables B2B platforms to offer embedded finance solutions to their customers. It facilitates 'PayLater' for buyers and 'PayNow' for sellers, aiming to enhance conversion rates, increase average order volumes, and reduce operational burdens.
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