Cito Ventures

Cito Ventures is a privately-held investment company based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in providing venture capital and expertise to exceptional early-stage companies. Its focus is on identifying and investing in innovative startups with high growth potential, aiming to support their development and success in the competitive marketplace. Through its investment strategies, Cito Ventures seeks to foster the growth of promising businesses and contribute to their long-term viability.

Carolina Canida

Co-Founder and Principal

11 past transactions

Amwell

Series C in 2020
Amwell is a telehealth platform based in the United States that facilitates the digital delivery of healthcare services. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, the company connects providers, insurers, patients, and innovators to enhance access to affordable, high-quality care. Amwell offers a comprehensive platform designed to address a wide range of telehealth needs, including urgent, acute, and post-acute care, as well as chronic care management and healthy living. With extensive experience in the field, Amwell supports over 240 health systems, which encompass 2,000 hospitals, and collaborates with 55 health plan partners, reaching more than 150 million individuals through over 36,000 employers. The platform provides both on-demand and scheduled consultations, enabling diverse care models that range from primary and urgent care to specialized services such as telestroke and telepsychiatry.

Animusoft

Seed Round in 2017
Animusoft Corporation is a software company based in Doral, Florida, specializing in the drone industry. The company provides a comprehensive software platform called Alive, which is designed for aerial and ground data analysis. This platform is compatible with various drones and robots, making it applicable across multiple sectors including precision agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and security. Animusoft's offerings include Alive.Hover, a solution for drone ducts, and Alive.Rover, which integrates an array of sensors and devices into robotic systems. Additionally, the company provides cloud-based machine learning capabilities through Alive.Mind, and an operating system known as Alive.Genome, which ensures the safe and reliable operation of drones and robots at scale. The Alive platform operates on a subscription model, offering different tiers to accommodate varying data needs. Through its innovative technology, Animusoft aims to enhance automation and data utilization in enterprises, ultimately empowering users to make informed decisions that improve project outcomes.

Particle

Series B in 2017
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Nearpod

Series B in 2017
Nearpod Inc. is a cloud-based educational platform focused on enhancing the learning experience in both traditional classrooms and distance learning environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Aventura, Florida, Nearpod enables educators to create interactive multimedia presentations that engage students and facilitate real-time assessment. The platform supports the synchronized use of mobile devices, allowing teachers to convert existing presentations into mobile-friendly content that promotes active participation. It features a variety of interactive tools, such as polls, quizzes, and drawing activities, that provide instant feedback on student performance. Additionally, Nearpod offers a certified educator community that provides webinars, lessons, and training materials, as well as a comprehensive lesson library covering topics like digital citizenship, social-emotional learning, and career exploration.

Fortë

Seed Round in 2017
FORTË is a company that empowers fitness brands around the world to develop premium digital fitness platforms efficiently and affordably. By installing its proprietary streaming hardware and software at client locations, FORTË creates customized websites and mobile applications tailored to each brand's needs, facilitating the launch and promotion of virtual fitness offerings. Users can access live and on-demand fitness classes from their preferred gyms, engage with their communities through two-way video, and track their performance in real-time using leaderboards and wearable technology. Additionally, the platform fosters social interaction among users, allowing them to participate in challenges and connect with friends. FORTË serves a diverse clientele, including well-known gym chains and boutique studios, enhancing their ability to reach a global audience.

Got It AI

Series A in 2016
Got It, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2011. It operates a social marketplace that connects students with tutors for online coaching and tutoring services worldwide. The company has developed an advanced conversational artificial intelligence platform that enhances customer experience management by automating interactions in service desks and contact centers. This platform facilitates rapid deployment and management of virtual agents, allowing organizations to streamline operations and focus on strategic tasks. Got It is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing natural language processing and AI to deliver customized customer experiences efficiently. The company aims to transform the educational landscape and customer service sectors by providing scalable and secure solutions.

ClassWallet

Seed Round in 2015
ClassWallet, founded in 2014 and based in Hollywood, Florida, offers a comprehensive funds management and tracking platform tailored for educational institutions and government agencies. The platform streamlines the management of public funds by minimizing paperwork and administrative tasks, allowing users to efficiently track classroom stipends, grants, donations, and other financial activities. ClassWallet's patented digital wallet technology ensures that funds are appropriately allocated and utilized, enhancing compliance while reducing costs and time associated with traditional methods. Serving clients across 32 states, ClassWallet has facilitated the effective use of over $2.7 billion in public funds. Its integrated marketplace includes partnerships with leading retailers, providing educators with access to essential resources. In 2023, ClassWallet was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and ranked highly among software companies by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500.

OrthoSensor

Series C in 2015
OrthoSensor, Inc. is a medical device company based in Dania Beach, Florida, focused on developing orthopedic devices that incorporate advanced sensor technology. The company's flagship product, VERASENSE, is a disposable instrument designed for total knee arthroplasty, providing real-time evidence-based data to surgeons during surgery to aid in soft tissue balancing and implant positioning. Additionally, OrthoSensor offers OrthoLogIQ, a cloud-based data collection system that integrates data from the VERASENSE device with patient demographics and outcomes. The company aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce treatment costs for musculoskeletal diseases through its innovative products and services. Founded in 2007, OrthoSensor also engages in training and education, as well as clinical and bioengineering research, and markets its solutions through a network of sales representatives across the United States.

Got It AI

Seed Round in 2014
Got It, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2011. It operates a social marketplace that connects students with tutors for online coaching and tutoring services worldwide. The company has developed an advanced conversational artificial intelligence platform that enhances customer experience management by automating interactions in service desks and contact centers. This platform facilitates rapid deployment and management of virtual agents, allowing organizations to streamline operations and focus on strategic tasks. Got It is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing natural language processing and AI to deliver customized customer experiences efficiently. The company aims to transform the educational landscape and customer service sectors by providing scalable and secure solutions.

Twist Home

Debt Financing in 2014
Twist Home is a consumer electronics company focused on enhancing smart home experiences through user-friendly, plug-and-play devices. The company aims to simplify the installation process by creating products that do not require additional infrastructure or new wireless networks. Twist Home's innovative approach involves designing smart home devices that fit the form factor of a lightbulb, allowing for easy installation akin to changing a lightbulb. Their flagship product, the Twist Speaker, integrates LED lighting, adaptive lighting technology, and wireless audio into a single unit, thereby offering a multifunctional solution that improves quality of life in residential environments.

Partender

Seed Round in 2014
Partender, currently featured on Paramount Network's "Bar Rescue" with Jon Taffer, reduces the time it takes owners & managers to do bar inventory from a frustrating 6-24 hours to 15 minutes. We do this by digitizing the crazy, archaic paper-pen-clipboard process into a few taps and swipes on any Android, iOS, or web-enabled device. As a result, you can inventory as often as you count the cash in the register - reducing the 23% industry shrinkage, ordering smarter, and creating more successful beverage programs. In just 90 days of weekly use, Partender’s 15,000+ clients experience: • 6-8% Increased Profitability to your Beverage Program • 10-20% Reduction in Cost of Goods Fluctuation • 20-40% Reduction in Value On-Hand After every inventory, Partender instantly emails you a full inventory report and your Purchase Orders, which you can now send straight to your rep via Partender's portal. Cloud-based data analytics online show you what's selling the best/worst, what your dead stock is, and what you're low on, so you never run dry and miss a sale.
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