Investing in the future of finance

We catalyze innovation at Citi by investing in and partnering with the cutting-edge startups revolutionizing financial services.

Accelerate with Citi

Partnering with Citi Ventures means gaining access to all the resources the world’s most global bank has to offer.

30+ exits

30+ unicorns

~60% of our portfolio is commercialized with Citi

100+ Citi business intros made every year

FORGING THE FUTURE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

We invest across seven focus areas transforming the industry.

FinTech

Innovative financial technology companies transforming how the world manages its money — from embedded lending to wealthtech and Open Finance.

AI & Data

Solutions that leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence (generative and traditional), machine learning and data analytics to give businesses a competitive edge.

Future of Commerce

New platforms and technologies that enhance the customer and merchant experiences in a digital- and mobile-first world, from connected commerce to embedded trade finance.

Security & Enterprise IT

Startups that are helping keep organizations secure and operationally efficient amid the rise of cloud computing, automation, AI and cyber threats.

Customer Experience & Marketing

Companies building solutions that help to effectively acquire, retain, engage and serve customers, while enabling remarkable client experiences across all channels.

DLT & Digital Assets

Companies that are developing and securing distributive ledger technology at enterprise scale to improve multi-stakeholder processes and serve the digital asset economy.

PropTech

Companies redefining the property technology and real estate space, from modular construction to modern hospitality and real estate investment platforms.

YOUR PARTNER AT EVERY STAGE

With decades of experience, deep expertise and the resources of Citi at our back, our team supports startups from seed round to Series F and beyond.

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