Citi

Citi, a global financial services holding company, operates through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment caters to retail customers, offering traditional banking services, Citi-branded cards, and retail services. The ICG segment serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing a wide range of banking, financial, and investment services. Citi also manages approximately $4.3 billion in equity investments and committed capital through its global emerging markets private equity arm, CVCI. Additionally, Citi Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative ideas across sectors like fintech, data analytics, and digital assets, fostering growth and collaboration with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Avi Arnon

Senior Vice President

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Thompson Barro

Senior Vice President, Venture Investing

Karine Ben-Simhon

VP Intelligence Partnerships and Innovation

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Kateryna Chupryna

Director

Cagla Kaymaz

Senior Vice President

Ian Lee

Director, Innovation Network

Everett Leonidas

Director

Robert Li

Vice President, Citi Ventures

Paul Marshall

Director, Global Finance Product Transformation

Blaze O'Byrne

Senior Vice President

Vibhor Rastogi

Director, Venture Investing

Meredith Shields

Managing Director

Ornit Shinar

Director and Head, Venture Investing

Cece Stewart

President

Kate Sullivan

COO

Avery Tiras

Equity Research Senior Associate

Luis Valdich

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Jelena Zec

Director

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Point.me

Series B in 2024
Point.me is an award travel discovery tool and points concierge service that assists loyalty program members in securing flights for fewer points. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm, the platform searches over 150 airlines to identify optimal flight deals, including first and business-class options. It collaborates with more than 30 loyalty programs, allowing customers to filter results based on their preferred programs, airlines, routes, and point balances. In addition to its user-friendly search capabilities, Point.me offers a concierge consulting service, where experts in miles and points manage the award redemption process, simplifying the booking experience for users. This dual approach makes it easier for travelers to find and book rewarding travel experiences.

Buyerlink

Debt Financing in 2024
BuyerLink LLC is an online marketing platform that specializes in acquiring locally-targeted and category-specific consumers on a cost-per-click or cost-per-lead basis. Founded in 2001 and based in Walnut Creek, California, BuyerLink offers a range of solutions for businesses of all sizes, simplifying the online marketing process by removing the need for complex and costly infrastructures. The platform serves various industries, including automotive, real estate, home improvement, mortgage, travel, and insurance, providing efficient marketing solutions that connect advertisers with potential customers. Formerly known as Reply.com, the company rebranded to BuyerLink LLC in October 2015 and operates as a subsidiary of One Planet Ops Inc.

AlphaSense

Series C in 2021
AlphaSense, Inc. is a market intelligence platform that specializes in information discovery for research professionals. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and other locations. Its web-based platform aggregates and indexes financially relevant data from various sources, enabling users to conduct natural language searches for critical insights across filings, research, news, and other disclosures. The platform is designed to facilitate informed decision-making by providing users with the ability to set alerts, analyze data, and navigate complex information efficiently. AlphaSense serves nearly 2,000 enterprise clients, including a significant number of financial institutions and a majority of the S&P 500, who rely on its tools to drive their business decisions.

Engine by MoneyLion

Corporate Round in 2019
Engine by MoneyLion is a financial technology company that specializes in embedded finance and marketplace platforms for financial services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a search, comparison, and recommendation engine for various financial products, as well as tools for offer management and optimization. These services empower businesses to integrate financial products into their operations, enabling them to deliver personalized financial offers to their clients. Additionally, Engine by MoneyLion provides a diverse range of financial services, including loans, credit, insurance, and savings account solutions.

ddmap.com

Series D in 2012
Ddmap.com, also known as 丁丁网, is a location-based search engine platform that offers comprehensive information tailored for urban living. Founded in May 2005 and affiliated with Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd., the platform is designed to deliver accurate and useful life service information. Ddmap.com employs a self-developed location engine to integrate various services, including discounted offerings available within cities, thereby enhancing the daily lives of urban residents. With a focus on thorough information classification and presentation, Ddmap.com aims to provide users with convenient and reliable access to essential daily life resources.
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