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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?

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
Champlain Housing Trust

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Champlain Housing Trust offers financial support, affordable homes, education, counselling, and low-interest rehab loans for communities.

CommunitiesFinancial ServicesHome ServicesNon ProfitProperty Development
GrantApr 9, 2024
The Warhol Academy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The Warhol Academy provide talented professionals with opportunities to enhance their skills and become creative entrepreneurs.

Training
GrantMar 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000
Pittsburgh Film Office

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh Film Office is a non-profit economic development agency dedicated to the mission of marketing to the film industry.

FilmVideo
GrantOct 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $200,000
RecNation Storage

Wylie, Texas, United States

RecNation Storage is a family-run business focused on designing, building, and operating premium class facilities.

Facility ManagementRecreational Vehicles
Debt FinancingMay 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
CrossAmerica Partners

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

CrossAmerica Partners LP is a distributor of branded petroleum for motor vehicles in the United States.

EnergyFuelReal Estate
Post Ipo DebtApr 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $925,000,000