Centana Growth Partners

Centana Growth Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2015, with headquarters in New York and an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, primarily targeting early-stage companies within the financial services ecosystem, including financial technology and enterprise solutions. Centana typically invests between $5 million and $40 million, leveraging the extensive experience and specialized knowledge of its partners to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies. With a strong network of industry connections, Centana aims to help businesses accelerate their growth and achieve their strategic objectives.

Matthew Alfieri

Partner

Aleksandra Antolak

Vice President

Jack Babbush

Senior Associate

Avantika Bagri

Associate

Eric Byunn

Co-Founder and Partner

Marshall Cao

Associate

Christopher Chen

Associate

Ben Cukier

Partner

Benjamin Cukier

Co-Founder and Partner

Sarah Kim

Partner

Maria LaHorgue

Associate

Jay Lee

Principal

Jake Madnick

Associate

Devi Malhotra

Vice President

Riddhi Panchal

Associate

Daniel Ricciardi

CFO

Candler Rich

Senior Associate

Allie Saviola

Associate

Steven Swain

Co-Founder and Partner

24 past transactions

Zesty.ai

Series B in 2022
Zesty.ai is a company that focuses on property risk analysis through an artificial intelligence platform. It utilizes AI to analyze various data points, extracting building features and modeling the potential impacts of catastrophic loss events. The company offers two primary services: ZESTY BATCH, which assesses a portfolio of properties, and ZESTY API, which evaluates individual properties. Zesty.ai serves a diverse clientele, including property and casualty insurance carriers, reinsurers, managing general agents, and insurance technology firms. By providing actionable insights on climate risk and property resiliency, Zesty.ai aims to support the development of innovative insurance products that help protect homes and businesses. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Zesty.ai has received recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of the Top 100 Most Innovative AI Companies by CB Insights and recognized by Gartner Research as a Cool Vendor in Insurance.

Athennian

Series B in 2022
Paper integrates all the services you need to manage your contract operations in one place. From digital signature to approval workflows. No extra subscriptions or clunky software.

Beacon Platform

Series C in 2021
Beacon is a development platform that enables commercially-focused quants to rapidly write and release code in a scalable. Its cloud-native technology platform is designed for capital markets, enabling customers to securely build, test, and deploy analytics at the enterprise scale. Beacon Platforms’ trading and risk applications, financial developer toolkit, transparent source code enable customers to quickly go-live with solutions that span from the front to the back office. Beacon provides a flexible cross-asset data model and analytics designed for capital markets. This helps their customers focus on their commercial edge and avoid shared pain. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York. They have offices in the United States, Germany, UK, and Canada.

Sayari

Series C in 2021
Sayari Labs, Inc., operating as Sayari, is a Washington, D.C.-based provider of a data intelligence platform focused on risk analysis solutions. Founded in 2015, Sayari offers Sayari Graph, a tool designed to navigate the complexities of global corporate ownership and commercial relationships. Its platform assists financial institutions, multinationals, legal and advisory service providers, journalists, and governments in mitigating risks related to Know Your Customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, beneficial ownership, and anti-bribery and corruption regulations. Sayari's products are utilized by thousands of analysts and investigators across more than 35 countries to facilitate safe cross-border trade, conduct thorough research, confidently enter new markets, and prevent financial crimes such as corruption and money laundering.

Eventus

Series B in 2021
Eventus Systems, Inc. specializes in software solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making in compliance, trade surveillance, and risk management within capital markets. The company's flagship product, Validus, is a comprehensive reporting and analytics platform that enables advanced monitoring and analysis of trading activities across various asset classes, including equities, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies. Validus provides users with a centralized overview of trading operations, compliance, and risk management, catering to a diverse clientele that includes financial institutions, trading firms, and regulatory bodies. Eventus Systems leverages big data and low-latency technologies to deliver high-performance regulatory solutions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several key players in the industry to enhance its offerings.

Teikametrics

Series B in 2021
Teikametrics, LLC is a Boston-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in e-commerce optimization for online retailers. The company offers an advanced software platform that focuses on pricing optimization, inventory management, and operational efficiency for sellers on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Teikametrics enables retailers to dynamically adjust their prices, manage inventory effectively, and identify market trends ahead of their competitors. Additionally, the platform provides competitive intelligence data, helping businesses to enhance their supply chain and investment strategies. Teikametrics also offers brand consulting services, further supporting the growth and profitability of e-commerce businesses.

Sentieo

Series B in 2021
Sentieo Inc. operates a financial research platform that provides investment and business insights for equity and corporate analysts. It offers Sentieo, a financial research platform that utilizes machine learning and natural language processing to instantly surface textual and financial insights for investment management and corporate intelligence clients. The company’s Sentieo provides solutions, such as financial document search, content coverage, broker research portal, research management, financial data terminal, mosaic – alternative datasets, and mobile apps. It serves investment management, corporations, wealth management, sell side and investment banking, PE and VC, consulting sectors. Sentieo Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in New York, New York; and New Delhi, India.

Sentieon

Series B in 2021
Sentieon, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializing in cloud-based bioinformatics solutions for the life sciences and clinical markets. The company develops a suite of bioinformatics tools designed for the efficient processing of genomics data, focusing on high accuracy and computational efficiency. Key products include Sentieon DNAseq, which facilitates germline DNA analysis, and Sentieon TNseq, used for detecting somatic variants in tumor-normal samples. Sentieon's software solutions are characterized by their scalability, deployability, and upgradability, allowing them to adapt to various user needs. The company's advanced algorithms and robust software implementation ensure rapid turnaround times and consistent results, benefiting scientists, clinicians, and patients by enhancing precision in genomic data analysis.

Ease

Series C in 2021
Ease's mission is to modernize and personalize the employee experience. Working with industry experts to provide one simple solution for benefits, hr, and payroll. Ease makes it simple to set up and manage benefits, onboard hires, stay compliant, and offer employees one destination for all their human resources information. 70,000+ businesses trust Ease for online enrollment and HR. Ease was recently named: - G2's 15th Fastest Growing Software Company for 2020 - Capterra's Top 20 Most Popular HR Software in 2020 - Forbes Top 100 Best Start Employer in America

SpyCloud

Series C in 2020
SpyCloud Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas, focused on preventing account takeovers and online fraud. Founded in 2016, it offers a comprehensive prevention platform that includes early-warning breach detection services, which alert businesses when employee or company accounts have been compromised. The company's solutions encompass account takeover fraud prevention, active directory protection, fraud investigation, and corporate exposure alerts. Additionally, SpyCloud provides password enforcement and a customizable API that integrates with various applications and security systems. By leveraging intelligence analysts and advanced analytics, SpyCloud helps organizations of all sizes protect the identities of their employees, consumers, and suppliers from cyber threats, enabling proactive measures against ransomware and account takeovers.

True Link

Series B in 2020
True Link Financial, Inc. is a financial services firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company focuses on providing solutions for vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals in recovery. True Link offers Visa prepaid cards designed to protect users from financial exploitation and fraud, allowing families and professionals to monitor and manage their loved ones' finances effectively. Additionally, the firm provides investment management services, including personalized retirement plans aimed at ensuring stable income throughout retirement. Its software platform supports various functions such as budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, and reporting, catering to conservators, guardians, attorneys, and trust companies. True Link's mission is to enhance the independence and quality of life for its clients while safeguarding their financial well-being.

Beacon Platform

Series B in 2020
Beacon is a development platform that enables commercially-focused quants to rapidly write and release code in a scalable. Its cloud-native technology platform is designed for capital markets, enabling customers to securely build, test, and deploy analytics at the enterprise scale. Beacon Platforms’ trading and risk applications, financial developer toolkit, transparent source code enable customers to quickly go-live with solutions that span from the front to the back office. Beacon provides a flexible cross-asset data model and analytics designed for capital markets. This helps their customers focus on their commercial edge and avoid shared pain. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York. They have offices in the United States, Germany, UK, and Canada.

SheerID

Series C in 2019
SheerID, Inc. operates a digital verification platform that specializes in identity verification solutions for retailers and associations, enabling them to offer targeted discounts and exclusive offers online. The platform provides verification services for various groups, including military personnel, students, teachers, and first responders, while also facilitating business and membership verification. These solutions are integrated into e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, allowing enterprises across industries such as retail, hospitality, and financial services to create authenticated experiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland, SheerID aims to enhance customer trust and loyalty by providing real-time verification of identities using authoritative data sources, ultimately reducing fraud and customer churn.

Ease

Series B in 2019
Ease's mission is to modernize and personalize the employee experience. Working with industry experts to provide one simple solution for benefits, hr, and payroll. Ease makes it simple to set up and manage benefits, onboard hires, stay compliant, and offer employees one destination for all their human resources information. 70,000+ businesses trust Ease for online enrollment and HR. Ease was recently named: - G2's 15th Fastest Growing Software Company for 2020 - Capterra's Top 20 Most Popular HR Software in 2020 - Forbes Top 100 Best Start Employer in America

Vena Solutions

Series D in 2019
Vena Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops financial planning and analysis software designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Excel. Founded in 2011, Vena's platform automates various financial and business processes, allowing users to connect spreadsheets to a centralized database governed by a workflow engine and business rules. This enables organizations to engage in corporate performance management activities, including budgeting, financial close management, and real-time reporting. Vena Solutions supports agile planning and offers solutions for integrated business planning, regulatory compliance, and various operational needs, such as sales and demand planning, project planning, and human resource management. The platform enhances collaboration among cross-functional teams by providing a user-friendly interface that retains the familiarity of Excel while delivering enterprise-level functionalities. By combining ease of use with robust performance and scalability, Vena empowers businesses to derive trusted insights and make informed decisions quickly.

Sentieo

Series A in 2018
Sentieo Inc. operates a financial research platform that provides investment and business insights for equity and corporate analysts. It offers Sentieo, a financial research platform that utilizes machine learning and natural language processing to instantly surface textual and financial insights for investment management and corporate intelligence clients. The company’s Sentieo provides solutions, such as financial document search, content coverage, broker research portal, research management, financial data terminal, mosaic – alternative datasets, and mobile apps. It serves investment management, corporations, wealth management, sell side and investment banking, PE and VC, consulting sectors. Sentieo Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in New York, New York; and New Delhi, India.

Alaia Capital

Venture Round in 2018
Alaia Capital was created to address the inherent issues within traditional investments and/or structured products, delivering innovative outcome-driven solutions built specifically around client needs and not around institutional structural limitations. These can include structured UITs, private funds, or portfolio protection and yield enhancement strategies. Their deep knowledge of the industry, paired with their commitment to transparency, allows us to provide unparalleled insight to our partners.

SheerID

Series B in 2018
SheerID, Inc. operates a digital verification platform that specializes in identity verification solutions for retailers and associations, enabling them to offer targeted discounts and exclusive offers online. The platform provides verification services for various groups, including military personnel, students, teachers, and first responders, while also facilitating business and membership verification. These solutions are integrated into e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, allowing enterprises across industries such as retail, hospitality, and financial services to create authenticated experiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland, SheerID aims to enhance customer trust and loyalty by providing real-time verification of identities using authoritative data sources, ultimately reducing fraud and customer churn.

Quantitative Brokers

Funding Round in 2017
Quantitative Brokers, LLC is an algorithmic agency brokerage specializing in fixed-income products and futures. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company also has offices in London and Chennai. As a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG since December 2020, Quantitative Brokers offers advanced algorithms and data-driven analytics to clients in the Futures and US Cash Treasury markets. The firm focuses on developing a comprehensive suite of products aimed at reducing implicit trading costs, thereby enhancing clients' trading efficiency. By providing automated execution and a streamlined execution flow, Quantitative Brokers helps clients lower their total trading costs and improve their overall productivity.

One

Series B in 2017
One, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Folsom, California, the company offers a comprehensive software suite known as InsureOne, which includes policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, and customer relationship management, among other features. Additionally, One, Inc. provides a digital payments platform designed to enhance retention, reduce administrative costs, and improve data security while ensuring compliance. This platform integrates multi-channel digital communications with electronic payment processing, facilitating a seamless experience for premium and claims payments. Serving a diverse clientele that includes agencies, carriers, and managing general agents, One, Inc. manages billions of dollars in transactions annually, positioning itself as a rapidly growing player in the insurance technology sector.

Jumio

Venture Round in 2016
Jumio is a company specializing in identity verification solutions designed to combat fraud and financial crime in the digital economy. By leveraging informed AI, biometrics, machine learning, and certified liveness detection, Jumio enables businesses to efficiently verify customer identities without hindering the user experience. This technology helps organizations enhance customer conversion rates while preventing fraud. Jumio's services also support compliance with various regulatory requirements, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). With a track record of verifying over 225 million identities from more than 200 countries and territories, Jumio serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as financial services, digital currency, retail, travel, and online gaming.

Vena Solutions

Series C in 2016
Vena Solutions Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops financial planning and analysis software designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Excel. Founded in 2011, Vena's platform automates various financial and business processes, allowing users to connect spreadsheets to a centralized database governed by a workflow engine and business rules. This enables organizations to engage in corporate performance management activities, including budgeting, financial close management, and real-time reporting. Vena Solutions supports agile planning and offers solutions for integrated business planning, regulatory compliance, and various operational needs, such as sales and demand planning, project planning, and human resource management. The platform enhances collaboration among cross-functional teams by providing a user-friendly interface that retains the familiarity of Excel while delivering enterprise-level functionalities. By combining ease of use with robust performance and scalability, Vena empowers businesses to derive trusted insights and make informed decisions quickly.

Jumio

Acquisition in 2016
Jumio is a company specializing in identity verification solutions designed to combat fraud and financial crime in the digital economy. By leveraging informed AI, biometrics, machine learning, and certified liveness detection, Jumio enables businesses to efficiently verify customer identities without hindering the user experience. This technology helps organizations enhance customer conversion rates while preventing fraud. Jumio's services also support compliance with various regulatory requirements, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). With a track record of verifying over 225 million identities from more than 200 countries and territories, Jumio serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as financial services, digital currency, retail, travel, and online gaming.

Blueprint Software Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Blueprint Software Systems Inc. develops software solutions designed to assist organizations in building business and software applications. The company's offerings include tools for regulatory compliance, agile transition, and alignment of business and IT. Key products such as Blueprint Storyteller facilitate collaboration among stakeholders by automating the generation of user stories and acceptance criteria. The software provides detailed traceability and impact analysis, enabling users to create relationships between requirements for better project insights. Additionally, Blueprint's solutions include pre-packaged content for agile and regulatory needs, visual modeling for contextual storytelling, and integrations with popular agile development tools to enhance cross-departmental alignment. The company also offers management reporting tools that deliver analytics on project portfolios. Serving numerous Fortune 100 companies, Blueprint operates in various sectors including banking, government, healthcare, and insurance. Founded in 2003 and based in Toronto, Canada, Blueprint was previously known as Sofea Inc. and rebranded in 2007.
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