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.
Global Director, AI / ML / Data Investing at Citi Ventures
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 Series C
Capital Markets Gateway
Series C in 2025
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in New York and Seattle. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on modernizing equity capital markets by providing a platform that delivers real-time information and analytics to investors, underwriters, and issuers. This platform enables users to monitor capital raising activities, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions while facilitating collaboration among participants. Since its launch in 2017, Capital Markets Gateway has garnered the trust of over 100 buy-side firms, managing a combined $20 trillion in assets under management, along with support from 10 investment banks. The platform emphasizes transparency and workflow efficiencies, serving as a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity.
Writer
Series C in 2024
Writer is a full-stack generative AI platform that assists businesses in leveraging large language models for content generation across various departments, such as operations, marketing, and human resources. The platform features an integrated system of large language models, graph-based retrieval-augmented generation, AI guardrails, and development tools, facilitating the deployment of AI applications and workflows. By providing organized workflows, Writer enables organizations to produce consistent and on-brand content, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and delivering a significant return on investment.
Finix
Series C in 2024
Finix is a developer of a B2B payment processing platform that enables businesses to own, manage, and monetize their payment systems. The platform features a modular, workflow-driven architecture and a real-time interface that allows users to track transactions, consolidate data from various payment processors, and underwrite merchant accounts. This capability supports banks, acquirers, and enterprises in facilitating quick and secure push payments over debit cards and enables them to send money globally. By providing these tools, Finix aims to enhance the payment processing experience for its clients.
REsurety
Series C in 2024
REsurety, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in risk management for the clean energy sector, focusing primarily on wind power projects. Founded in 2012, REsurety acts as a risk transfer intermediary, helping project owners improve profitability by transferring volumetric risks to aggregators. The company offers specialized data and analytics services to assess, quantify, and optimize the value of wind volume hedging. Its technology facilitates the risk transfer process, enabling wind project developers, owners, sponsors, and risk underwriters to manage financial uncertainties associated with renewable energy investments. By leveraging physical science, big data, and financial engineering, REsurety assists clients in comprehensively understanding and mitigating the risks related to buying and selling energy derived from renewable sources.
Kasa Living
Series C in 2023
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in rental accommodation booking services through an online platform. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to transform underutilized real estate into professionally managed rentals that cater to both business and leisure travelers. Kasa Living offers a range of services, including hotel check-in and apartment bookings, as well as property management. Its accommodations are available in various states across the United States, including Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and California, among others. Kasa Living aims to create a global accommodations brand by providing travelers with efficient access to affordable, home-like lodging options.
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.
Endowus
Series C in 2023
Endowus is a financial advisory and personalized investment company focused on helping clients grow their wealth. It offers access to institutional share-class funds typically reserved for large investors, allowing retail investors to benefit from lower fees associated with institutional-level investments. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes financial advice, investment management, portfolio rebalancing, and brokerage services, all under a single access fee. By connecting clients with funds managed by reputable global investment management firms, Endowus aims to deliver attractive returns and financial growth opportunities that are usually unavailable to individual investors.
Virtualitics
Series C in 2023
Virtualitics Inc. is a data analytics and visualization company based in Pasadena, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and 3D visualization, offering the Virtualitics Immersive Platform. This platform allows enterprise customers to analyze data collaboratively in a virtual environment, uncovering actionable insights through advanced visualization techniques. Additionally, Virtualitics provides expert advisory services in machine learning. The company also focuses on defense applications, leveraging its AI capabilities to enhance mission readiness and operational efficiency. By transforming complex data into multi-dimensional graph visualizations, Virtualitics enables organizations to make informed business decisions and predict future outcomes without the need for extensive coding.
Anyfin
Series C in 2023
Anyfin AB, established in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in loan refinancing. The company enables users to refinance existing loans by simply taking a photo of their loan statement, utilizing artificial intelligence and consumer data. Anyfin aims to improve users' financial situations by offering fair, simple, and smart services, with a focus on reducing interest costs and fees. In addition to loan refinancing, the company also provides services to help users manage their finances and subscriptions more effectively.
Immersive Labs
Series C in 2022
Immersive Labs Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity skills across organizations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, the company provides interactive, gamified content that enables users to measure and improve their cybersecurity capabilities. The platform facilitates skill development in areas such as ethical hacking, threat hunting, and malware analysis, all accessible via a web browser without the need for installation. Immersive Labs also offers tools for assessing user profiles, identifying skill gaps, and simulating real-world cybersecurity incidents. By focusing on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving among users, the company empowers businesses in various sectors, including government and defense, to uncover hidden cybersecurity talent and strengthen their defenses against potential threats.
Access Fintech
Series C in 2022
AccessFintech Limited is a fintech company that specializes in risk management services for the global financial industry, including banks and buy-side firms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a platform that aggregates data from various internal systems, vendors, and reports, providing users with a unified portal. This system enables clients to track the entire trade lifecycle, prioritize risks, and respond to market changes effectively. AccessFintech’s technology creates a comprehensive visual display of potential risks associated with financial transactions, facilitating collaboration across organizations. The platform also supports control functions that allow managers to identify bottlenecks and intervention points while tracking usage patterns to enhance operational efficiency. By connecting financial firms with fintech providers, AccessFintech helps organizations streamline their processes and optimize their risk management strategies.
Warren Investimentos
Series C in 2022
Warren Investimentos is an investment brokerage and wealth management firm based in Brazil, specializing in providing tailored investment solutions for clients at various life stages. The company distinguishes itself as the first in Brazil to adopt a goal-based investment model, a strategy previously utilized primarily by ultra-high-net-worth individuals abroad. Warren Investimentos emphasizes a client-centric approach that aligns its services with the specific objectives of each investor, effectively mitigating conflicts of interest that often arise in the market. Through its innovative wealth management platform, the firm enables clients to set investment goals, analyze results, and track performance, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing the overall investment experience.
Silverfort
Series C in 2022
Silverfort Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing innovative authentication and access protection solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in Boston and Houston, Silverfort offers an agentless and proxyless authentication platform. This platform enhances security by extending Multi-Factor Authentication and Risk-Based Authentication across all users, devices, and systems, whether on-premise or in the cloud, without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure. Silverfort's technology effectively safeguards against identity-based attacks, including account compromises and lateral movements, while ensuring compliance with various regulations such as PCI DSS, NIST, and HIPAA. By enabling secure migration of applications and servers to the cloud, Silverfort addresses security gaps and protects sensitive resources, thus fortifying enterprises against data breaches, cyber-attacks, and insider threats in real-time.
Docker
Series C in 2022
Docker, Inc. is a software company that provides an open platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications through the use of container technology. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Docker facilitates collaboration among developers and system administrators by allowing applications to be packaged as containers that can run seamlessly across various environments, including local machines, data centers, and public clouds. The platform includes tools for code building, scaling, deployment, and load balancing, as well as a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. By offering an integrated and secure workflow, Docker enhances the efficiency of application development and accelerates the delivery process from code to deployment, serving millions of developers worldwide.
T-REX
Series C in 2022
T-Rex Group, Inc., established in 2012, is a New York-based enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. It specializes in developing analytics platforms for the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. T-Rex's flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy deals, and monitor portfolios. It enables users to stress test production and credit risk parameters, value solar assets, and create capital structures for securitization. By digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflows, T-Rex aims to facilitate capital flow into complex assets, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.
The Mom Project
Series C in 2021
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women, particularly mothers, with employment opportunities across various sectors, including marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company serves a community of over 500,000 individuals, including moms, dads, and allies, facilitating access to flexible work arrangements at both large corporations and small businesses. In addition to matching job seekers with employers, The Mom Project also provides insights and recommendations to companies on improving workplace conditions for women, aiming to foster a more supportive environment for mothers while redefining traditional career structures.
AlphaSense
Series C in 2021
AlphaSense, Inc. is a market intelligence platform that specializes in information discovery for research professionals. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and other locations. Its web-based platform aggregates and indexes financially relevant data from various sources, enabling users to conduct natural language searches for critical insights across filings, research, news, and other disclosures. The platform is designed to facilitate informed decision-making by providing users with the ability to set alerts, analyze data, and navigate complex information efficiently. AlphaSense serves nearly 2,000 enterprise clients, including a significant number of financial institutions and a majority of the S&P 500, who rely on its tools to drive their business decisions.
Cribl
Series C in 2021
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.
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.
Soldo
Series C in 2021
Soldo Limited is a company that specializes in developing expense management software solutions tailored for small businesses, enterprises, and accountants. Its offerings include Soldo Pro, which manages expenses from payment to reconciliation; Soldo Premium, which focuses on controlling business spending; and Soldo Enterprise, designed to support comprehensive financial strategies. The platform integrates prepaid MasterCard cards, a web-based administration console, and a mobile app, providing a user-friendly experience for managing the entire business expense cycle. Soldo serves a diverse clientele, including not-for-profits, start-ups, scale-ups, and various sectors such as digital media, technology, and higher education. Founded in 2014 and originally named PX Technology Ltd, the company rebranded to Soldo Limited in March 2015 and is headquartered in London, with additional offices in Rome, Milan, and Dublin.
Recycle Track Systems
Series C in 2021
Recycle Track Systems is a waste management company that partners with local haulers to provide efficient and responsible waste collection services. The company utilizes proprietary technology to streamline collection routes and enhance communication with pickup sites, offering services for garbage, recyclables, compost, and e-waste.
Forto
Series C in 2021
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Originally named FreightHub, the company rebranded in April 2020 and has developed a digital logistics platform that simplifies the management of international shipping, including FCL and LCL shipments, as well as air freight services. This user-friendly interface allows customers to optimize their global supply chain processes by providing real-time quotes, online booking, and digital freight tracking. With over 2,000 clients and a workforce exceeding 200 employees, Forto aims to enhance global trade and promote sustainability through its innovative logistics technology. The company operates nine global offices, emphasizing efficiency and transparency in logistics management.
Immersive Labs
Series C in 2021
Immersive Labs Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity skills across organizations. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, the company provides interactive, gamified content that enables users to measure and improve their cybersecurity capabilities. The platform facilitates skill development in areas such as ethical hacking, threat hunting, and malware analysis, all accessible via a web browser without the need for installation. Immersive Labs also offers tools for assessing user profiles, identifying skill gaps, and simulating real-world cybersecurity incidents. By focusing on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving among users, the company empowers businesses in various sectors, including government and defense, to uncover hidden cybersecurity talent and strengthen their defenses against potential threats.
HighRadius
Series C in 2021
HighRadius Corporation is a technology company specializing in financial supply chain management software solutions aimed at automating and optimizing receivables processes for businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, HighRadius provides a suite of cloud-based products that enhance efficiency in various industries, including consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution. Its offerings include automated solutions for cash application, dispute resolution, credit memo approval, and correspondence automation, all designed to streamline the order-to-cash cycle and improve financial performance. The company’s platform enables organizations to achieve touchless cash management and accurate cash forecasting while facilitating better collaboration across departments. HighRadius has formed strategic partnerships with notable entities, enhancing its market position and capabilities in the financial technology landscape.
Capitolis
Series C in 2021
Capitolis Inc. is a financial technology company that provides an online software-as-a-service platform designed for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Tel Aviv, Capitolis focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of capital markets. Its platform allows financial institutions to optimize their balance sheets and improve liquidity by facilitating the rapid sourcing of capital for trades from other institutions with substantial balance sheets. By connecting global banks with institutional investors, Capitolis enables access to diversified capital and investment opportunities, ultimately transforming the efficiency of market participants and supporting their growth objectives.
Centrical
Series C in 2021
Centrical is a technology company that specializes in employee performance management. Its platform, Employee-Centric Success, combines real-time performance tracking, continuous feedback, microlearning, and employee engagement features, all powered by AI and gamification. This creates a personalized, motivating work experience for employees and equips managers with interactive coaching tools. With offices in New York, Ra'anana, Israel, and London, Centrical supports businesses in fostering productive and engaged work environments.
Harness
Series C in 2021
Harness, Inc. is a technology company that develops a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at simplifying the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including test prioritization, cloud cost management, and continuous verification. Key features of Harness's platform include a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, automated rollback capabilities, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By streamlining these processes, Harness enables organizations to accelerate their cloud initiatives and enhance their adoption of modern containerization and orchestration technologies.
BioCatch
Series C in 2020
BioCatch is a pioneering company specializing in behavioral biometrics, which focuses on analyzing the digital behavior of online users to enhance fraud detection and prevention. By leveraging advanced cognitive science and machine learning, BioCatch provides insights that help financial institutions identify potential risks associated with user interactions while maintaining privacy. The company's technology is designed to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, including social engineering scams, and to streamline the digital banking experience from account creation to login and beyond. With over a decade of experience and a robust portfolio of patents, BioCatch is committed to driving innovation in the field of digital security, enabling clients to effectively combat fraud while fostering a trusted online environment.
Socure
Series C in 2020
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.
UJET
Series C in 2020
UJET, Inc. specializes in developing customer support software and platform solutions that enhance customer communications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Seoul, the company offers a cloud contact center platform that integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Kustomer. UJET's platform is designed for the smartphone era, modernizing digital and in-app customer experiences while eliminating the need for customers to switch between different communication channels. By utilizing multiple voices, online messaging, and mobile features, UJET assists customer service agents in managing incoming calls and resolving issues efficiently. The incorporation of artificial intelligence across its services further automates processes and improves interaction quality. Additionally, UJET provides a wait time messaging tool that offers live updates to customers while they are on hold, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
Immuta
Series C in 2020
Immuta, Inc. develops a data security platform that helps organizations manage data security, privacy, and access control. The platform offers automated data governance features, including sensitive data discovery, classification, and the ability to author security and access control policies without coding. It enables self-service access to data while providing visibility into data usage. Immuta's solution is utilized by a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, for purposes such as cloud migration, regulatory compliance, and secure collaboration. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.
Loft
Series C in 2020
Loft is a residential real estate transactional marketplace based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2018 by experienced entrepreneurs. As Brazil's first platform of its kind, Loft facilitates the buying and selling of properties for individuals, brokers, and publicly listed REITs managed by the company. The platform offers a searchable database that allows users to find, browse, and evaluate properties based on customer feedback and reviews. By utilizing proprietary transaction data and an end-to-end digital workflow, Loft modernizes the homebuying experience in Brazil, integrating various adjacent services to enhance the overall process for buyers and sellers.
Digital Asset
Series C in 2019
Digital Asset is a New York-based company that specializes in distributed ledger technology aimed at enhancing financial processes. Founded in 2014 by Don Wilson, Eric Saraniecki, Sunil Hirani, and Yuval Rooz, the company provides a platform known as Daml, which allows organizations to create multi-party solutions that integrate previously isolated systems into cohesive networks. This technology eliminates latency and reduces errors by ensuring consistent data across various stakeholders. Digital Asset primarily serves sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and insurance, and has collaborated with five of the top ten stock exchanges. The company is supported by a range of strategic investors, including prominent firms like Salesforce, Samsung, and J.P. Morgan, positioning it as a leader in the development of tools for secure and efficient asset tracking and settlement.
Digit
Series C in 2019
Digit, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in a mobile application designed to help users manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2012, the app analyzes users' spending habits and automatically saves a tailored amount of money each day, based on their income and expenditure patterns. By utilizing machine learning and insights from behavioral psychology, Digit aims to reduce the stress associated with financial management and assists users in building a secure financial future. The platform keeps savings in a separate account and adjusts the savings amount daily, helping users achieve their financial goals without requiring constant attention.
Trulioo
Series C in 2019
Trulioo is a global leader in identity verification, offering an electronic platform that enables businesses to instantly verify identities, documents, and corporate credentials online. The company's services facilitate compliance with cross-border anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations by assessing the risks associated with digital identities. Trulioo combines traditional methods of identity confirmation with social networking technologies to provide a robust solution for verifying identities in the online environment. Through its digital identity network, Trulioo helps businesses mitigate risks while ensuring secure transactions and accurate identity verification.
Flybits
Series C in 2019
Flybits Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in developing a platform that enhances customer experiences in the financial services sector through contextualization. The company's advanced solution allows banks to deliver personalized content, products, and offers tailored to individual customer needs in real-time. By leveraging extensive data and sensing capabilities, Flybits enables financial institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven experiences that provide relevant information while maintaining customer privacy. This approach fosters a deeper relationship between customers and their financial institutions, ultimately driving product awareness and adding significant value to users' interactions.
T-REX
Series C in 2019
T-Rex Group, Inc., established in 2012, is a New York-based enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. It specializes in developing analytics platforms for the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. T-Rex's flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy deals, and monitor portfolios. It enables users to stress test production and credit risk parameters, value solar assets, and create capital structures for securitization. By digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflows, T-Rex aims to facilitate capital flow into complex assets, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.
HoneyBook
Series C in 2019
HoneyBook, Inc. is a business software company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. It offers a clientflow management platform designed for independent business owners, particularly in the event planning sector, including wedding planners and related vendors. The HoneyBook platform simplifies the management of client interactions by integrating tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, and payments, allowing users to streamline their business processes. With over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States and Canada utilizing the platform, HoneyBook has facilitated more than $9 billion in transactions. The company also has a presence in Tel Aviv and employs remote staff worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing the client experience and operational efficiency for entrepreneurs and freelancers.
Zum
Series C in 2019
Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.
Better.com
Series C in 2019
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
PPRO
Series C in 2018
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.
SmartAsset
Series C in 2018
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.
Pindrop
Series C in 2016
Pindrop is a developer of advanced phone fraud detection and call center authentication technology, focused on enhancing security, identity, and trust in voice interactions. The company offers solutions that authenticate phone devices through call audio analysis, enabling the detection of fraudulent calls and the verification of legitimate callers. By leveraging a comprehensive risk database, Pindrop's technology helps enterprise call centers and businesses streamline communication, reduce call handling time, and improve customer experience while minimizing fraud losses. With a commitment to unlocking the value of voice interactions, Pindrop is positioned to support both enterprises and consumers in navigating a voice-driven future.
Braze
Series C in 2016
Braze, Inc. is a customer engagement platform that specializes in enhancing interactions between consumers and brands across various industries, including retail, media, financial services, and hospitality. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Braze provides a suite of mobile marketing automation and customer relationship management solutions. The platform integrates tools for engagement orchestration, campaign optimization, and cross-channel personalization, utilizing an AI engine called Sage AI to enhance functionality. Braze enables brands to create meaningful, context-driven conversations through various channels, ensuring relevant and timely interactions. The company has additional offices in Chicago, London, San Francisco, and Singapore, reflecting its global presence and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Formerly known as Appboy, Braze rebranded in November 2017 to better align with its mission of fostering human connections between consumers and the brands they love.
Persado
Series C in 2016
Persado Inc., established in 2011, specializes in AI-generated marketing language solutions. Headquartered in New York, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, and the UK, Persado serves major brands across retail, finance, travel, telecom, and healthcare. Its AI platforms, including Pro Email, Pro Social, and Persado Enterprise, create emotionally resonant language for emails, social ads, and personalized consumer interactions, driving short-term sales and long-term relationships. Persado's solutions have generated over $1.5 billion in incremental revenue for clients like Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, demonstrating an average 41% lift in conversion rates.
Selerity
Series C in 2016
Selerity is a financial technology company that specializes in providing real-time event data solutions tailored for the financial services sector. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, personalized content that enhances engagement and is actionable for business professionals within finance. Selerity's offerings enable various platforms, including enterprise messaging systems, publishers, and banking portals, to efficiently integrate both proprietary and third-party content that aligns with users' workflows and interests. This capability leads to increased user engagement and satisfaction. The company serves a diverse clientele, from asset management firms and banks to media and technology companies catering to retail investors. Selerity's flagship product, Selerity Context, provides contextual search solutions for capital markets and digital wealth management, while its Private Context Engine facilitates workflow automation for finance professionals by analyzing digital communications.
Platfora
Series C in 2015
Platfora is a developer of data-management software that focuses on helping businesses process and analyze big data. Its Big Data Analytics Platform simplifies the complexities associated with Hadoop, allowing customers to gain clear insights into various aspects of their operations, including events, actions, and behaviors over time. By enabling visually interactive data exploration, Platfora empowers organizations to transform into fact-based enterprises, enhancing their decision-making capabilities and overall business performance.
Optimizely
Series C in 2015
Optimizely, Inc. is a company that operates a website optimization platform designed for A/B testing, multivariate testing, and website personalization, catering to both technical and non-technical users. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it also has offices in Amsterdam, Sydney, and Austin. The platform allows organizations to conduct experiments that facilitate data-driven decision-making and is available in multiple languages, making it accessible to a global audience. Optimizely's offerings include web content management, digital experience software, and integrated capabilities for content, commerce, multi-channel marketing, and predictive analytics. The company serves a diverse clientele, including agencies, developers, e-commerce businesses, enterprises, publishers, and small businesses primarily in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Optimizely, formerly known as Spreadly, operates as a subsidiary of EPiServer AB.
Chain
Series C in 2015
Chain is a technology company that develops ledger-as-a-service solutions, enabling organizations to securely track and transfer balances in a token format on private ledgers. It also offers an online payment platform focused on the developing world, facilitating cross-currency and cross-asset payments. Chain's clients include major financial institutions and startups, demonstrating its impact on the global financial landscape.
SymphonyAI Sensa
Series C in 2015
SymphonyAI Sensa specializes in advanced crime detection services tailored for financial institutions globally. Utilizing a unique blend of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sensa identifies criminal activities that traditional detection systems often overlook. Customers have reported significant improvements, including an 81-fold enhancement in risk-to-alert ratios, a 263% increase in Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and a 77% reduction in false positives. The platform not only provides predictive insights but also streamlines operations by accurately pinpointing genuine anomalies within existing data. Sensa is designed to be user-friendly and offers fully explainable results, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
vArmour
Series C in 2014
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.
Betterment
Series C in 2014
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.
Platfora
Series C in 2014
Platfora is a developer of data-management software that focuses on helping businesses process and analyze big data. Its Big Data Analytics Platform simplifies the complexities associated with Hadoop, allowing customers to gain clear insights into various aspects of their operations, including events, actions, and behaviors over time. By enabling visually interactive data exploration, Platfora empowers organizations to transform into fact-based enterprises, enhancing their decision-making capabilities and overall business performance.
Jana Small Finance Bank
Series C in 2012
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited is a banking institution based in Bengaluru, India, that offers a range of financial products and services aimed at individuals and corporates. The bank operates through four main segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. It provides various banking services including current and savings accounts, fixed and recurring deposits, and a diverse array of loans such as home, gold, agricultural, and business loans. Additionally, Jana Small Finance Bank facilitates online banking, payment services, and debit card issuance. Originally established as Janalakshmi Financial Services in 2006, the bank rebranded in March 2018 to reflect its commitment to financial inclusion and servicing the urban underserved population in India. The institution maintains a strong focus on customer value and integrates technology to enhance its operations and scalability.
Jana Small Finance Bank
Series C in 2011
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited is a banking institution based in Bengaluru, India, that offers a range of financial products and services aimed at individuals and corporates. The bank operates through four main segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. It provides various banking services including current and savings accounts, fixed and recurring deposits, and a diverse array of loans such as home, gold, agricultural, and business loans. Additionally, Jana Small Finance Bank facilitates online banking, payment services, and debit card issuance. Originally established as Janalakshmi Financial Services in 2006, the bank rebranded in March 2018 to reflect its commitment to financial inclusion and servicing the urban underserved population in India. The institution maintains a strong focus on customer value and integrates technology to enhance its operations and scalability.
Revolution Money
Series C in 2009
Revolution Money is a financial services company focused on disrupting traditional credit card companies and digital payment platforms. It offers a unique credit card, the RevolutionCard, which utilizes PIN activation instead of signatures, enhancing security by allowing the card to be printed without personally identifiable information. This innovative approach aims to reduce identity theft and lower processing fees through an internet-based transaction system. Additionally, Revolution Money provides MoneyExchange, a service that enables users to transfer funds between one another, with the added benefit of accessing these funds via a debit/ATM card. Transfers between account holders are free, promoting seamless transactions. The company is partially owned by Revolution, LLC, an investment firm founded by Steve Case, and is supported by a board comprising notable figures from the financial industry.
Uplogix
Series C in 2008
Uplogix, Inc. specializes in providing integrated local network management and monitoring solutions aimed at optimizing IT infrastructure for enterprises. The company's flagship offerings include the Uplogix Local Management Software and various Local Manager appliances, which enable efficient management of distributed networking equipment, servers, and other IT devices across remote sites and data centers. These solutions automate routine tasks such as configuration, security, compliance, and performance management, significantly reducing the need for on-site visits and operational costs. Uplogix also offers a range of consulting and training services to support its clients. The company's products are utilized across multiple sectors, including federal, financial, healthcare, energy, and retail industries. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Uplogix maintains additional offices in London and Monterrey, underscoring its commitment to providing reliable network management solutions globally.
Obopay
Series C in 2007
Obopay is a mobile payment service provider that enables consumers and businesses to conduct financial transactions using their mobile phones. The company offers a mobile application, text message capabilities, and mobile web access, allowing users to purchase, pay, and transfer money seamlessly. Obopay's services are compatible with any mobile phone and carrier in the United States, and its prepaid MasterCard can be used at any merchant that accepts MasterCard debit cards. The company has established partnerships with several financial and telecommunications entities, enhancing its service offerings. Additionally, Obopay has a wholly owned subsidiary in India, which began operations in March 2008 and has formed partnerships with local banks and telecom providers to extend its reach in the Indian market.
OneWorld
Series C in 2002
OneWorld specializes in software development services that cater to corporations seeking to enhance their competitive advantage. The company employs a collaborative workshop approach to create and deploy internet, wireless, and enterprise software applications. This methodology allows organizations to effectively design, develop, and maintain their internet connections, facilitating improved business operations and outcomes. Through its tailored services, OneWorld aims to support businesses in achieving their goals in an increasingly digital landscape.
Guardent
Series C in 2001
Guardent is a provider of managed security services based in the United States, specializing in computer network security. The company combines its managed security offerings with independent consulting, enabling organizations to enhance their information security measures. By leveraging its expertise, Guardent aims to deliver effective security solutions at a lower operational cost compared to what organizations would incur by relying solely on their internal staff.
Guardent
Series C in 2001
Guardent is a provider of managed security services based in the United States, specializing in computer network security. The company combines its managed security offerings with independent consulting, enabling organizations to enhance their information security measures. By leveraging its expertise, Guardent aims to deliver effective security solutions at a lower operational cost compared to what organizations would incur by relying solely on their internal staff.
Commerce.TV
Series C in 2000
Commerce.TV Corporation is a leading infrastructure provider for interactive television. The company provides end-to-end enhanced TV solutions for cable operators and programmers including digital set-top applications that provide news, entertainment and shopping services, in combination with the "CoreTVnet(TM)," an advanced database network for content delivery and response processing.
Digital Archaeology
Series C in 2000
Digital Archaeology is focused on the development of analytical applications for e-businesses. Digital Archaeology offers X-Set, a software architecture that focuses on the process of transforming data into knowledge. Digital Archaeology was acquired by Delano Technology Corp. in October 2000. Digital Archaeology was founded in 1994 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.
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