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

Alex Chen

Vice President - Venture Investing

Past deals in Real Estate

NEOM

Debt Financing in 2025
NEOM Company, founded in 2019 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is focused on real estate development and aims to create a groundbreaking urban environment. The company seeks to bring together diverse communities and foster growth across various sectors through innovative solutions. By promoting economic development and progressive governance, NEOM aims to establish a foundation for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle, positioning itself as a leader in transformative urban planning.

BuyerLink

Debt Financing in 2024
BuyerLink operates an online marketing platform that enables advertisers and publishers to acquire locally targeted, category-specific consumers through cost-per-click or cost-per-lead campaigns. The platform provides widgets for automotive, real estate, home improvement, mortgage, travel, and insurance, serving businesses of all sizes by eliminating the need for complex and expensive online marketing infrastructures and offering a cost-efficient alternative to major search engines and ad networks. Founded in 2001 and based in Walnut Creek, California, the company originated as Reply.com and rebranded to BuyerLink in 2015, focusing on making internet marketing accessible for local and category-specific campaigns and facilitating efficient lead generation for advertisers.

Independence Realty Trust

Post in 2024
Independence Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, operation, improvement, and management of multifamily apartment communities in non-gateway U.S. markets. The company owns and operates properties in cities such as Louisville, Memphis, Atlanta, and Raleigh. It is dedicated to enhancing the living experience for residents while fostering a positive work environment for its employees. Independence Realty Trust focuses on expanding its presence in key amenity-rich submarkets that provide access to quality school districts, retail options, and diverse employment centers.

Sotherly Hotels

Post in 2024
Sotherly Hotels is a lodging real estate investment trust that specializes in owning, acquiring, renovating, and repositioning full-service, upscale, and upper-upscale hotel properties. The company focuses on high-quality hotels primarily situated in high-growth markets across the Southern United States and the mid-Atlantic region. Sotherly Hotels generates revenue through various services, including room bookings, food, and beverages. Its portfolio spans several states, including Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia, reflecting a strategic commitment to operating in primary markets with robust demand for hospitality services.

Prevu

Series A in 2023
Prevu, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in New York, founded in 2015. It operates a digital platform designed to enhance the homebuying experience by providing users with control, transparency, and cost savings. Prevu enables homebuyers to browse listings and receive expert advice from dedicated salaried agents, facilitating a seamless end-to-end process. The platform allows buyers to receive a commission rebate based on their purchase price, thereby reducing their overall expenditures when buying or selling real estate. Through its innovative approach, Prevu aims to empower homebuyers and make the real estate transaction process more efficient and affordable.

Kasa Living

Series C in 2023
Kasa Living is a real estate platform that partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to convert underutilized real estate into professionally managed rentals and hotels. The platform provides online booking for apartments and boutique accommodations, hotel check-in, and property management services aimed at business and leisure travelers. It operates with a network across numerous states in the United States from its base in San Francisco, offering home-like, affordable stays by transforming suitable properties into professionally managed, guest-ready units.

Loft

Venture Round in 2023
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

LiveMore Mortgages

Debt Financing in 2023
LiveMore Capital is a money lending financial services company. The company offers a broad range of mortgages for people aged 50-90+ LiveMore Capital was established in 2018 in London, England.

Propel

Debt Financing in 2022
Propel Finance No 1 Limited, established in 1996 and based in Newport, United Kingdom, offers financial services primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including catering, construction, fitness, IT, manufacturing, and real estate. The company specializes in asset finance solutions, enabling businesses to acquire essential equipment and vehicles efficiently. Propel is committed to providing flexible and accessible financing options, utilizing a blend of collaboration and technology to enhance customer experiences. Formerly known as Henry Howard Finance Group No. 1 Limited, the company rebranded in December 2016 to better align with its mission of delivering impactful financial solutions.

Household Capital

Debt Financing in 2021
Household Capital is a specialist financial services firm focused on providing longevity income solutions to senior Australians, enabling them to live comfortably in their own homes. The company offers retirement funding services that allow retirees to access a portion of their home's value, thereby addressing the financial needs of an aging population. By facilitating this access, Household Capital helps customers secure the necessary funds to support a comfortable retirement and maintain the lifestyle they have earned.

Jetty

Convertible Note in 2021
Jetty Insurance Agency LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a financial services company that specializes in providing property and casualty insurance products. The company has developed a real estate insurance platform aimed at simplifying the leasing process and enhancing conversion rates for property managers. Jetty's innovative solutions help property managers increase lease conversions, minimize bad debt, and streamline their operations. For renters, Jetty alleviates the financial burden associated with move-in costs, making home renting more affordable and accessible. Through its mission, Jetty seeks to transform the rental experience for both property managers and residents.

Roofstock

Series D in 2020
Roofstock operates an online marketplace enabling investors to buy and sell single-family rental homes with existing tenants. Founded in 2015, the company provides research tools, analytics, and insights to facilitate informed investment decisions.

Loft

Series C in 2020
Loft is a Brazilian real estate technology company that operates a transactional marketplace and online property platform. Founded in 2018 and based in São Paulo, Loft provides an end-to-end digital workflow to manage home buying and selling, facilitating transactions for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs. The platform combines proprietary transaction data with a searchable property database and integrated services to streamline search, valuation, and deal execution, bringing the Brazilian homebuying experience into the e-commerce era. It offers access to residential and commercial properties, with user feedback and ratings supporting transparent transactions. Loft aims to simplify real estate deals through digital tools and data-driven processes, reducing friction in buying and selling properties across the Brazilian market.

Reonomy

Series D in 2019
Reonomy specializes in commercial real estate data and analytics. It uses big data, partnerships, and machine learning to provide comprehensive property intelligence, enabling professionals to discover new opportunities and make informed decisions.

Better.com

Series C in 2019
Better Holdco, Inc. is a digital mortgage lending company based in New York that offers a streamlined online platform for residential clients in multiple states across the U.S. Founded in 2016, Better.com focuses on providing a transparent and efficient home-financing experience by eliminating commissions, fees, and traditional branch appointments. The company offers a variety of mortgage options, including fixed and adjustable rates for conventional and jumbo loans, as well as refinancing services. In addition to mortgage lending, Better.com features a digital marketplace that provides competitive quotes from various insurance providers and connects clients with leading real estate agents. Since its inception, Better.com has facilitated $7.9 billion in home loans and $1 billion in insurance, aiming to democratize access to home financing.

HomeLight

Series B in 2017
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.

DocuSign

Series E in 2014
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Advantage Capital Partners

Debt Financing in 2014
Advantage Capital Partners is a United States‑based venture capital firm that provides growth equity, debt, and mezzanine financing to small and mid‑market companies, with a focus on underserved communities and state and local economic development. The firm invests across sectors including manufacturing, technology, business services, life sciences, and energy, and also supports real estate development projects with equity and debt. It typically makes initial investments ranging roughly from half a million to ten million in companies with modest sales, and may participate in larger follow‑on rounds or co‑invest with other firms. It uses senior debt, mezzanine debt, subordinated loans, and government‑guaranteed lending, and often pursues equity positions through preferred shares or convertible notes. Advantage Capital operates nationwide in the United States, with roots in New Orleans and offices in multiple states, and has backed thousands of jobs and housing projects as part of its mission to expand inclusive economic growth.

Auromatrix

Funding Round in 2007
Auromatrix is a renowned hotel development and management company. They offer management consulting, investment and asset management, management of operations, design, and PMC services.

Vontive

Vontive is a developer of an embedded mortgage platform designed to finance investment properties. The platform offers a no-code, white-label solution that allows businesses serving real estate investors to launch their own investment-property mortgage operations in 1-2 weeks. It creates a direct conduit to finance investment property mortgages, connects to a debt marketplace, and streamlines capital allocation at scale, enabling real estate investors to access predictable, cost-effective financing and compete with cash buyers.
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