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Citizens Bank

North America, Rhode Island, United States, Providence

Description

Citizens Bank is the largest financial services firm that specializes in commercial banking, mortgages, credit cards, and mobile banking.

Investor Profile

Citizens Bank has backed more than 54 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 39 rounds, about 72% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Post Ipo Debt, Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Ireland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Real Estate, Wellness.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (56%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (24%)
  • Debt Financing (17%)
  • Series A (2%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (96%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Ireland (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Wellness
  • Customer Service
  • Fitness
  • Consumer
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate Investment
  • Security
  • Commercial
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Citizens Bank frequently co-invest with?

KeyBank
North America, Ohio, United States, Cleveland
Co-Investments: 2
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Truist
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 3
MS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
GS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
RBC Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 4
Deutsche Bank
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 2
Huntington National Bank
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Citizens Bank often collaborate with?

Anthony Anderson
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
LG
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
CA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Shared Deals: 1
KD
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Citizens Bank?

Jefferson Capital Systems

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Jefferson Capital Systems is one of the nation’s leading purchasers of secured and unsecured consumer bankruptcies

Post Ipo DebtOct 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $175,000,000
Oportun

San Carlos, California, United States

Oportun is a digital banking platform that offers personal loans and financial services to people with limited credit history.

Consumer LendingDebit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Post Ipo DebtOct 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $247,000,000
Pagaya

New York, New York, United States

Pagaya enables financial institutions to expand access to more customers through its artificial intelligence network.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentCreditFinTech
Post Ipo DebtOct 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $132,000,000
Attain Finance

California, Kentucky, United States

Attain Finance offers consumer credit lending and personal loan services through multiple brands in the U.S. and Canada.

CreditFinancial ServicesLending
Debt FinancingSep 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
Global Net Lease

New York, New York, United States

Global Net Lease is a real estate investment trust.

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Post Ipo DebtAug 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,800,000,000
Hercules Capital

San Mateo, California, United States

Hercules Capital is a finance company that provides loans to venture capital companies in sectors like technology and life sciences.

Commercial LendingFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital
Post Ipo DebtJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $350,000,000
Backblaze

San Mateo, California, United States

Backblaze is a cloud storage platform offering Computer Backup and Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.

Cloud Data ServicesData ManagementData StorageInformation TechnologySoftware
Post Ipo DebtJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Sarepta Therapeutics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Sarepta Therapeutics focuses on the discovery and development of precision genetic medicine to treat rare diseases.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareTherapeutics
Post Ipo DebtFeb 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $600,000,000
Getty Realty

Jericho, New York, United States

Getty Realty is a REIT specializing in ownership, leasing & financing of a convenience store and gasoline station properties.

Real Estate
Post Ipo DebtJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $450,000,000
Hilton Grand Vacations

Orlando, Florida, United States

Hilton Grand Vacations is a vacation ownership travel company.

LeisureRecreationTravel
Post Ipo DebtNov 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $850,000,000