Citi Ventures

Citi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Citigroup that leverages the bank’s resources to identify, incubate, and invest in innovative ideas at the intersection of finance and technology. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, London, Palo Alto, Tel Aviv, and Singapore, Citi Ventures collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation community to discover new value and accelerate the development of transformative technologies. The firm focuses on fintech, data analytics and machine learning, the future of commerce, security and enterprise IT, marketing, property technology, distributed ledger technology, and digital assets, pursuing strategic investments that complement Citi’s business lines and risk management capabilities. Since its founding, Citi Ventures has sought to build partnerships and portfolios that support entrepreneurship and technological progress, helping individuals, businesses, and communities adapt to rapid digital change while expanding Citi’s ecosystem and capabilities.

Avi Arnon

Senior Vice President

Krishna Balachanader

Managing Director

Thompson Barro

Vice President

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director

Kateryna Chupryna

Past deals in Mexico

Belvo

Venture Round in 2025
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Merama

Debt Financing in 2025
Merama is an e-commerce platform that partners with brands to accelerate growth in Latin America. The platform supports portfolio brands with talent resources and non-dilutive capital to help them scale online, aiming to build a leading group of Latin American online brands. Founded in 2020, Merama is headquartered in Mexico City.

Pemex

Debt Financing in 2024
Petróleos Mexicanos, commonly known as Pemex, is a state-owned petroleum company in Mexico established in 1938 through the nationalization of the oil industry. It is the largest enterprise and taxpayer in Mexico, as well as one of the biggest companies in Latin America. Pemex manages the entire value chain of the oil industry, from exploration to distribution and commercialization of end products, including petrochemicals. The company operates refineries, petrochemical complexes, and gas processing facilities, producing millions of barrels of oil daily and over 6 million cubic feet of natural gas. Recent years have seen stable crude oil production and significant discoveries in deepwater basins, confirming the petroleum potential in areas like the Gulf of Mexico. Pemex's business strategy aims to achieve operational efficiency, growth, corporate responsibility, and management modernization to ensure long-term sustainability.

BlaBlaCar

Debt Financing in 2024
BlaBlaCar is a leading long-distance carpooling community that connects drivers with empty seats to passengers seeking affordable travel options. The platform facilitates shared rides, allowing members to reduce transportation costs and minimize their environmental impact. Users can create detailed profiles and specify their preferred level of conversation during the journey, which fosters a secure and trust-based community. Operating in 22 countries, including various regions in Europe, Russia, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and India, BlaBlaCar offers a user-friendly website and mobile applications that streamline the connection between drivers and passengers. Headquartered in Paris, the company has established a global network that emphasizes community trust and shared travel experiences.

PayJoy

Debt Financing in 2023
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

PayJoy

Series C in 2023
PayJoy Inc. is a consumer financing company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in providing smartphone-enabled financing solutions, primarily targeting underbanked individuals in emerging markets. By leveraging mobile security technology, PayJoy allows customers to select a smartphone, make an initial deposit, and choose a flexible payment plan. The financed smartphone serves as collateral, unlocking its full functionality once the purchase is complete. PayJoy's mission is to enhance access to credit for underserved populations, helping them navigate financial challenges and improve their economic standing. The company has successfully reached over 10 million customers across various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, and continues to show solid profitability and growth.

Belvo

Venture Round in 2022
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2022
Konfio is a financial services platform in Mexico that provides online lending and payment solutions for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. It offers working capital and short-term loans, fixed-rate loans, corporate cards, and online payments. The platform uses a data-driven approach with proprietary analytics to measure creditworthiness and extend affordable credit to businesses underserved by traditional banks, supporting growth and productivity.

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.
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