Citi Ventures

Citi Ventures, established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, serves as the venture capital arm of Citigroup. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including fintech, data analytics, machine learning, security, and digital assets. With a global presence that includes offices in New York, London, Palo Alto, Tel Aviv, and Singapore, Citi Ventures aims to leverage the resources and expertise of Citigroup to discover and nurture new sources of value. The investment team, composed of over 45 professionals, actively collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation ecosystem to explore, incubate, and invest in promising ideas that can drive technological change and benefit communities and businesses. Currently, Citi Ventures manages approximately $4.3 billion in equity investments and committed capital, emphasizing its commitment to emerging markets and the evolution of the financial landscape.

Avi Arnon

Senior Vice President

Thompson Barro

Senior Vice President, Venture Investing

Matt Carbonara

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Rowena Chung

Venture Director

Ramneek Gupta

Managing Director, Co-head Global Venture Investing

Cagla Kaymaz

Senior Vice President

Ian Lee

Director, Innovation Network

Everett Leonidas

Director

Paul Marshall

Director, Global Finance Product Transformation

Blaze O'Byrne

Vice President, Venture Investing

Ornit Shinar

Managing Director

Luis Valdich

Managing Director, Venture Investing

Jelena Zec

Director

Past deals in Fraud Detection

Concentric AI

Series A in 2022
Concentric’s Semantic Intelligence solution delivers data risk insights across the entire inventory of sensitive documents in the cloud and on-premises. Its deep learning technology examines each document’s content and context for efficient actionable security. It scans the documents, identifies sensitive or business-critical data, evaluates the risk each document poses and highlights critical concerns that need immediate attention. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Silverfort

Series C in 2022
Silverfort Inc. specializes in authentication and access protection solutions for enterprises, providing an agentless and proxyless platform that enhances security without requiring modifications to existing systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in Boston and Houston, the company offers its Authentication Firewall to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive resources both on-premises and in the cloud. Silverfort's technology integrates Multi-Factor Authentication, Risk-Based Authentication, and Zero Trust policies in a unified, AI-driven approach across all corporate users, devices, and systems. This innovative solution addresses previously unprotected systems, including legacy infrastructures and homegrown applications, enabling organizations to detect and prevent identity-based attacks, comply with regulations like PCI DSS, NIST, and HIPAA, and securely transition to cloud environments.

Fidel API

Series B in 2022
Fidel Limited is a payments API platform based in London that enables developers to create real-time and personalized applications using card-linked technology. Founded in 2012, Fidel offers a streamlined solution for integrating payment services, allowing developers to connect banking cards from major networks like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express with reward and marketing services. By managing the complexities of transaction data in the background, Fidel provides a secure and efficient single access point for developers to build web and mobile applications. Notable global companies such as Google and British Airways utilize Fidel's APIs to enhance their customer experiences. The company also has offices in Toronto, Lisbon, and New York and is supported by investors such as Nyca Partners and QED Investors.

Justt

Series B in 2021
AcroCharge provides the charge-back mitigation solutions to eCommerce merchants.

Tessian

Series C in 2021
Tessian Limited is a provider of an advanced email security platform that addresses human error in data handling, significantly reducing the risk of data loss. The platform employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify when emails are mistakenly sent to unintended recipients, alerting the sender in real time to allow corrections. It features tools such as CheckRecipient Guardian and CheckRecipient RuleBuilder, which enhance organizational control over email communications. Tessian’s technology is designed to analyze email networks and prevent the transmission of sensitive information to the wrong individuals, thereby safeguarding against threats like data exfiltration, business email compromise, and phishing attacks. The company serves various sectors, including legal services, healthcare, investment management, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Tessian also has an office in San Francisco and is supported by prominent investors.

IVIX

Seed Round in 2021
IVIX operates a platform designed to assist tax authorities in combating tax evasion and addressing issues related to the shadow economy. Utilizing an AI-driven approach, IVIX synthesizes internal data from tax authorities alongside publicly available information to detect instances of tax evasion. The platform enriches business activity data, enabling tax authorities to accurately identify businesses, assess their revenue, and establish connections to taxpayer entities. This comprehensive visibility into the shadow economy allows authorities to effectively prevent and reduce tax evasion.

Trulioo

Series D in 2021
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

HighRadius

Series C in 2021
HighRadius Corporation is a fintech company that specializes in financial supply chain management software solutions, focusing on automating accounts receivable and treasury processes. Founded in 2006 and based in Houston, Texas, with offices in Europe and Asia Pacific, HighRadius offers a range of tools designed to enhance the order-to-cash cycle. Its Integrated Receivables platform streamlines processes such as credit management, electronic billing, cash application, and collections. Key offerings include POD & Claims Automation, Dispute Resolution, and Autonomous Receivables, which leverage artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and predict future outcomes. The company’s Treasury Management Applications facilitate accurate cash forecasting and bank reconciliation. Through its radiusOne B2B network, HighRadius connects suppliers and buyers, optimizing cash flow and reducing days sales outstanding (DSO). The solutions provided by HighRadius have demonstrated a strong return on investment by improving financial performance and reducing bad debt for organizations.

Feedzai

Series D in 2021
Feedzai is AI. We’re coding the future of commerce with today’s most advanced risk management platform powered by big data and artificial intelligence. Founded and developed by data scientists and aerospace engineers, Feedzai has one mission: make banking and commerce safe. The world’s largest banks, payment providers and retailers use Feedzai’s machine learning technology to manage risks associated with banking and shopping, whether digitally or in person.

Socure

Series D in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

Socure

Series C in 2020
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

Silverfort

Series B in 2020
Silverfort Inc. specializes in authentication and access protection solutions for enterprises, providing an agentless and proxyless platform that enhances security without requiring modifications to existing systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in Boston and Houston, the company offers its Authentication Firewall to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive resources both on-premises and in the cloud. Silverfort's technology integrates Multi-Factor Authentication, Risk-Based Authentication, and Zero Trust policies in a unified, AI-driven approach across all corporate users, devices, and systems. This innovative solution addresses previously unprotected systems, including legacy infrastructures and homegrown applications, enabling organizations to detect and prevent identity-based attacks, comply with regulations like PCI DSS, NIST, and HIPAA, and securely transition to cloud environments.

HighRadius

Series B in 2020
HighRadius Corporation is a fintech company that specializes in financial supply chain management software solutions, focusing on automating accounts receivable and treasury processes. Founded in 2006 and based in Houston, Texas, with offices in Europe and Asia Pacific, HighRadius offers a range of tools designed to enhance the order-to-cash cycle. Its Integrated Receivables platform streamlines processes such as credit management, electronic billing, cash application, and collections. Key offerings include POD & Claims Automation, Dispute Resolution, and Autonomous Receivables, which leverage artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and predict future outcomes. The company’s Treasury Management Applications facilitate accurate cash forecasting and bank reconciliation. Through its radiusOne B2B network, HighRadius connects suppliers and buyers, optimizing cash flow and reducing days sales outstanding (DSO). The solutions provided by HighRadius have demonstrated a strong return on investment by improving financial performance and reducing bad debt for organizations.

Fidel API

Series A in 2019
Fidel Limited is a payments API platform based in London that enables developers to create real-time and personalized applications using card-linked technology. Founded in 2012, Fidel offers a streamlined solution for integrating payment services, allowing developers to connect banking cards from major networks like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express with reward and marketing services. By managing the complexities of transaction data in the background, Fidel provides a secure and efficient single access point for developers to build web and mobile applications. Notable global companies such as Google and British Airways utilize Fidel's APIs to enhance their customer experiences. The company also has offices in Toronto, Lisbon, and New York and is supported by investors such as Nyca Partners and QED Investors.

Trulioo

Series C in 2019
Trulioo Information Services Inc. is a global leader in identity verification, providing an online portal tailored for the online payments industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Dublin and San Francisco, Trulioo operates a Digital Identity Network that enables businesses to verify identities efficiently and securely. Their GlobalGateway solution offers access to a vast array of data sources, covering over 5 billion individuals and 250 million companies, facilitating compliance with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations. The platform employs both traditional data, like public records and credit files, and alternative data from social networks and mobile applications to ensure accuracy and reliability in identity verification. Trulioo serves a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, banking, retail, insurance, gaming, and social media, while adhering to stringent security and privacy standards.

Pindrop

Series D in 2018
Pindrop Security, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise solutions to secure phone and voice communications, focusing on fraud prevention and customer verification. The company has developed patented technologies, including Phoneprinting, which analyzes phone calls to identify malicious behaviors and confirm legitimate callers. Additionally, Pindrop Express offers a risk-based authentication solution that validates customer phone numbers before calls reach contact centers. Its services are designed to combat various fraud tactics, such as caller ID spoofing and social engineering. Pindrop's solutions are utilized by numerous sectors, including finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, and travel, helping organizations detect fraudulent activities and authenticate callers efficiently. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Pindrop is backed by prominent venture capital firms and plays a significant role in enhancing security and customer experience in voice interactions.

Ondot Systems

Corporate Round in 2018
Ondot Systems, Inc. is a provider of mobile card service platforms designed to enhance the management of payment cards and transactions for financial institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations in Atlanta, Georgia, the company serves over 4,000 banks and credit unions. Its offerings include CardControl, which allows consumers to activate or deactivate cards and set usage preferences; CardAlerts, enabling personalized transaction alerts; and a Self Service feature for managing card-related inquiries on-the-go. Ondot also provides mConsole for product managers, Fraud Watch for real-time fraud monitoring, and a Card App to deliver spending insights. By focusing on convenience, control, and transparency in card usage, Ondot Systems aims to increase engagement and lifetime value for cardholders while reducing costs and fraud for financial institutions.

ScaleFactor

Series A in 2018
ScaleFactor, Inc. is a provider of accounting and finance software that aims to streamline business accounting and financial operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, ScaleFactor offers automated bookkeeping, proactive alerts, and a suite of financial analysis tools. The software utilizes machine learning to process and categorize financial transactions in real-time, enabling business owners and managers to gain actionable insights from their financial data. In addition to its software solutions, ScaleFactor provides a range of services including IT and accounting integration, HR and payroll support, CFO advisory, benefits administration, and compliance. The company serves various industries, including professional services, restaurants, retail, technology, and wellness, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings. ScaleFactor operates additional offices in Denver, New York, Santa Monica, and Coquitlam, Canada.

HighRadius

Series A in 2018
HighRadius Corporation is a fintech company that specializes in financial supply chain management software solutions, focusing on automating accounts receivable and treasury processes. Founded in 2006 and based in Houston, Texas, with offices in Europe and Asia Pacific, HighRadius offers a range of tools designed to enhance the order-to-cash cycle. Its Integrated Receivables platform streamlines processes such as credit management, electronic billing, cash application, and collections. Key offerings include POD & Claims Automation, Dispute Resolution, and Autonomous Receivables, which leverage artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and predict future outcomes. The company’s Treasury Management Applications facilitate accurate cash forecasting and bank reconciliation. Through its radiusOne B2B network, HighRadius connects suppliers and buyers, optimizing cash flow and reducing days sales outstanding (DSO). The solutions provided by HighRadius have demonstrated a strong return on investment by improving financial performance and reducing bad debt for organizations.

Feedzai

Venture Round in 2016
Feedzai is AI. We’re coding the future of commerce with today’s most advanced risk management platform powered by big data and artificial intelligence. Founded and developed by data scientists and aerospace engineers, Feedzai has one mission: make banking and commerce safe. The world’s largest banks, payment providers and retailers use Feedzai’s machine learning technology to manage risks associated with banking and shopping, whether digitally or in person.

Pindrop

Series C in 2016
Pindrop Security, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise solutions to secure phone and voice communications, focusing on fraud prevention and customer verification. The company has developed patented technologies, including Phoneprinting, which analyzes phone calls to identify malicious behaviors and confirm legitimate callers. Additionally, Pindrop Express offers a risk-based authentication solution that validates customer phone numbers before calls reach contact centers. Its services are designed to combat various fraud tactics, such as caller ID spoofing and social engineering. Pindrop's solutions are utilized by numerous sectors, including finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, and travel, helping organizations detect fraudulent activities and authenticate callers efficiently. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Pindrop is backed by prominent venture capital firms and plays a significant role in enhancing security and customer experience in voice interactions.

Plaid

Series B in 2016
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that enables users to connect their bank accounts to various financial applications, facilitating a more modern and digitally-enabled financial system. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of APIs that allows developers to create innovative financial products. Its offerings include tools for accessing transaction histories, authenticating bank accounts, verifying user identities, confirming real-time account balances, and assessing borrowers' assets and income. Plaid's solutions cater to a wide range of financial activities, including personal finances, consumer payments, lending, and business transactions. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 50 companies, and aims to democratize financial services by providing the necessary infrastructure for both small startups and large financial institutions to enhance their service offerings.

Illusive

Series B in 2016
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Illusive

Series B in 2015
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that utilize deception technology to protect organizations from advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of services, including compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security solutions. Their product suite includes the Illusive Networks Management Platform for centralized cyber security management, the Attack Surface Manager for continuous network vulnerability discovery, and tools for attack detection and intelligence that provide actionable insights into cyber incidents. Illusive Networks serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and has an additional office in New York, New York.

Ayasdi AI LLC

Series C in 2015
Ayasdi AI LLC is a technology company that specializes in developing a machine intelligence platform and intelligent applications tailored for diverse sectors, including corporations, governments, financial institutions, healthcare, and scientific research organizations. The Ayasdi Machine Intelligence Platform addresses complex data analytics challenges and automates manual processes, leveraging advanced algorithms and topological data analysis. Among its offerings are specialized applications such as Ayasdi for Clinical Variation Management, which aids hospitals in identifying best practices and comparing clinical variations, and Ayasdi for Denials Management, designed to streamline claims processes and uncover denial patterns. Additionally, the company provides tools for population risk management, market regime forecasting, anti-money laundering, and risk modeling. Ayasdi's solutions are available through annual subscriptions and can be deployed via cloud services or on-premise installations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Ayasdi AI LLC also maintains offices in New York, Virginia, and London.

Pindrop

Series B in 2015
Pindrop Security, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise solutions to secure phone and voice communications, focusing on fraud prevention and customer verification. The company has developed patented technologies, including Phoneprinting, which analyzes phone calls to identify malicious behaviors and confirm legitimate callers. Additionally, Pindrop Express offers a risk-based authentication solution that validates customer phone numbers before calls reach contact centers. Its services are designed to combat various fraud tactics, such as caller ID spoofing and social engineering. Pindrop's solutions are utilized by numerous sectors, including finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, and travel, helping organizations detect fraudulent activities and authenticate callers efficiently. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Pindrop is backed by prominent venture capital firms and plays a significant role in enhancing security and customer experience in voice interactions.

DB CyberTech

Series B in 2014
DB CyberTech specializes in predictive database data loss prevention products that leverage advanced technologies such as machine learning and behavioral analysis. The company’s solutions enable non-intrusive monitoring of database infrastructures, allowing organizations to identify insider threats and database attacks effectively. Its technology continuously discovers all databases, analyzes user interactions, and maps application behaviors to detect anomalies. DB CyberTech serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and government entities. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company was previously known as DB Networks, Inc. before rebranding in May 2018. Through its innovative approach, DB CyberTech enhances situational awareness of IT environments, making it easier for organizations to safeguard sensitive information and comply with security policies.

Ayasdi AI LLC

Series B in 2013
Ayasdi AI LLC is a technology company that specializes in developing a machine intelligence platform and intelligent applications tailored for diverse sectors, including corporations, governments, financial institutions, healthcare, and scientific research organizations. The Ayasdi Machine Intelligence Platform addresses complex data analytics challenges and automates manual processes, leveraging advanced algorithms and topological data analysis. Among its offerings are specialized applications such as Ayasdi for Clinical Variation Management, which aids hospitals in identifying best practices and comparing clinical variations, and Ayasdi for Denials Management, designed to streamline claims processes and uncover denial patterns. Additionally, the company provides tools for population risk management, market regime forecasting, anti-money laundering, and risk modeling. Ayasdi's solutions are available through annual subscriptions and can be deployed via cloud services or on-premise installations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Ayasdi AI LLC also maintains offices in New York, Virginia, and London.

Pindrop

Series A in 2013
Pindrop Security, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise solutions to secure phone and voice communications, focusing on fraud prevention and customer verification. The company has developed patented technologies, including Phoneprinting, which analyzes phone calls to identify malicious behaviors and confirm legitimate callers. Additionally, Pindrop Express offers a risk-based authentication solution that validates customer phone numbers before calls reach contact centers. Its services are designed to combat various fraud tactics, such as caller ID spoofing and social engineering. Pindrop's solutions are utilized by numerous sectors, including finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, and travel, helping organizations detect fraudulent activities and authenticate callers efficiently. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Pindrop is backed by prominent venture capital firms and plays a significant role in enhancing security and customer experience in voice interactions.

Click Security

Series B in 2013
Click Security, Inc. specializes in developing real-time security analytics solutions aimed at enhancing cyber threat investigation capabilities. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides software that automates the prioritization, investigation, and hunting of cyber threats through advanced visualization and analytics. This enables users to detect suspicious behaviors, analyze existing data for threats, and correlate alerts for efficient response management. Click Security's offerings include proactive incident response, security analytics, and threat assessment reporting, alongside managed security and research services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, higher education institutions, critical infrastructure, and government agencies, focusing on delivering scalable and high-performance security solutions to mitigate advanced cyber threats. Click Security operates as a subsidiary of Alert Logic, Inc. since April 2016.

Jumio

Series B in 2012
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.

Silver Tail Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Silver Tail Systems specializes in predictive analytics designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse on websites. As business logic abuse becomes increasingly prevalent and difficult to identify, companies face significant financial losses due to various online threats, including hijack attacks and gaming schemes. Silver Tail Systems offers advanced Forensics and Mitigation products that leverage web session intelligence and real-time behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activities. Their innovative approach enables efficient investigation and immediate response to fraudulent events, ensuring that legitimate users remain unaffected while effectively diverting malicious actors.

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.
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