Accelerate with Citi
Powered by the world’s most global bank, we help our companies innovate, build and scale at incredible velocity.
Our Mission
Catalyze innovation at Citi by investing in and partnering with the cutting-edge startups revolutionizing financial services.
Our Approach
We invest across stages in innovative companies with strong fundamentals that can help Citi drive growth and economic progress around the world.
Bring the outside in
We constantly scan the global tech ecosystem to identify emerging market signals and bring the best new ideas, solutions and companies into Citi.
Collaborate across the bank
We engage with colleagues across Citi’s businesses and functions — including the Citi Impact Fund and Citi’s in-business strategic investing units — to drive new investments and build new capabilities.
Partner broadly outside of Citi
We maintain a widespread network of external partners, from startups to VC firms and corporates.
How We Help
Investing is only the first step — we leverage decades of domain expertise our global network and the resources of Citi to help you take your company to the next level. We’re your partner the whole way through.
Access
We introduce you to senior executives, tech buyers and key stakeholders across Citi, Citi’s client base and the Fortune 500 to supercharge your customer pipeline.
Advice
Our team of domain experts knows how to build companies that last. We are committed mentors to our founders — advising on business strategy, product roadmap, marketing/PR, enterprise sales and more.
Community
We’ve spent over a decade cultivating a deep network of tech and finance leaders. Partnering with Citi Ventures means joining a dynamic community of innovators who meet regularly, from 1:1s to technology summits and the Citi Ventures Tech Council, to brainstorm and share the latest insights.
Advantage
As a global financial institution with a 200-year track record of helping companies win and grow, Citi can support your startup with M&A, IPO, capital raises, venture debt, corporate banking partnerships, wealth management and financial wellness programs.