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

Past deals in Credit Bureau

Setpoint.io

Series B in 2024
Setpoint is building trust in our credit system. An operating system for capital markets functions that drives capital and operational efficiency, while offering peace-of-mind to Capital Providers. Our platform unlocks speed, efficiency and accuracy for borrowers and lenders.

Paywatch

Debt Financing in 2024
Paywatch is a company that has developed a platform allowing employees to access their earned wages before the official payday. By partnering with major banks, Paywatch facilitates low-cost financing for workers seeking immediate access to their earnings. The platform assesses how much work an employee has completed and allows them to withdraw funds accordingly. This service not only provides quick financial relief but also aids employees in becoming banked, establishing credit, and achieving financial stability. Through its innovative approach, Paywatch aims to empower workers to lead healthier financial lives.

Hokodo

Series B in 2023
Hokodo Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing insurance and financing solutions tailored for B2B marketplaces and digital platforms such as cloud accounting and e-invoicing systems. Founded in 2018, Hokodo offers a user-friendly digital platform that integrates easily with existing systems, streamlining the order-to-cash process. Their services include Invoice Protection, which safeguards businesses against unpaid invoices, and Secure Freight, which protects goods during transit or storage. Additionally, Hokodo enables real-time credit assessments, allowing merchants to make informed decisions regarding credit terms, protect themselves against bad debt, and access working capital financing options. Through these innovations, Hokodo aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of B2B transactions across Europe.

Nubank

Post in 2022
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

ChargeAfter

Series B in 2022
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing platform founded in 2017, headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, New York. The company specializes in connecting retailers with multiple lenders to provide consumers with personalized, responsible financing options at the point of sale. Its platform utilizes a data-driven decisioning engine to streamline the approval process, enabling merchants to deliver relevant financing offers based on individual credit profiles. ChargeAfter's solution allows retailers to implement financing options quickly across both online and in-store channels, enhancing customer experiences while improving conversion rates and average order value. The platform also features an easy-to-use merchant dashboard, detailed transaction reporting, and options for white-label integration, thereby supporting lenders in expanding their reach within new retail markets.

4G Capital

Debt Financing in 2020
4G Capital is a Nairobi-based company founded in 2013, dedicated to providing unsecured credit to small business owners in Africa's informal markets. Focused on supporting micro-enterprises, particularly in low-income sectors, the company offers working capital loans alongside bespoke financial literacy training. Utilizing proprietary machine learning technology, 4G Capital delivers tailored credit products and services to clients, enabling them to leverage micro-loans effectively for sustainable business growth. Loans can be accessed rapidly through mobile money, ensuring a streamlined experience for entrepreneurs who often lack traditional forms of credit due to high collateral demands. With a significant emphasis on supporting female traders, rural businesses, and micro-entrepreneurs in various sectors—including agriculture and trade—4G Capital aims to close the substantial finance gap across Africa. The company has achieved impressive collection rates and has expanded its impact to over one million individuals through ongoing operations in Kenya and Uganda, while continuing to scale its services across the continent.

ReadyForZero

Series A in 2011
ReadyForZero is a financial software company based in San Francisco, co-founded by Rod Ebrahimi and Ignacio Thayer in 2010 as part of Y Combinator. The company specializes in online tools that assist individuals in managing their debt and safeguarding their credit. Unlike debt negotiation or settlement services, ReadyForZero focuses on providing users with a platform to track their debts, make payments, and monitor their credit status. By automating these processes, the software aims to empower users to take control of their financial situations effectively.

Bundle

Series A in 2009
Bundle rates merchants based on actual credit card spending by millions of people at that location. Bundle has built a data and analytical solution that structures and sorts through billions of spending transactions in order to rate the merchants.

Citibanamex

Acquisition in 2001
Citibanamex, founded in 1884 and headquartered in Mexico City, is a prominent commercial bank that offers a wide range of financial products and services aimed at both personal and corporate clients in Mexico and the United States. The bank provides various financing solutions, including mortgage loans, personal loans, debt, financial leasing, and revolving credit. Additionally, Citibanamex offers credit cards and business checking accounts, catering to diverse customer needs. The institution is recognized for its expertise in currency exchange rates, further enhancing its comprehensive service portfolio.
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