Citi Ventures is committed to charting the unknown in a world of unprecedented change and disruption. We invest in innovative startups, and we work with our colleagues, clients, and the innovation ecosystem to experiment with next-generation technologies. We bring an outside-in perspective to sensing and acting on market signals, investigating emerging trends in technology and financial services and exploring their potential use with our clients. We take an experimental, business- and product-agnostic approach to solving client and Citi problems-testing, refining, and launching new solutions that help people, businesses, and communities thrive. We fuel and propel growth by investing in and partnering with cutting-edge companies that are shaping the future of financial services and positively impacting a changing world. Citi is committed to supporting “double bottom-line” companies that have a positive impact on society. We are investing $200 million of our own capital in U.S.-based companies that are applying innovative solutions to help address five societal challenges: