Eligible early-stage founders will have access to customized banking solutions and deep expertise tailored to their unique needs through a new offering unveiled by Citizens. This offering, “Citizens for Startups,” provides access to dedicated startup bankers, curated resources and extraordinary service to support every stage of the startup growth journey, enabling founders to concentrate on scaling their ventures.

“Founders today face a dynamic environment, and Citizens for Startups stands out as a true differentiator revolutionizing the industry’s approach to banking early-stage entrepreneurs,” said Sam Heshmati, Head of Emerging VC and Innovation Banking at Citizens Private Bank. “With a proven track record of working closely with VC firms and venture-backed startups from inception to exit and beyond, Citizens’ bankers serve as trusted partners to help founders navigate complex financial challenges and scale effectively. Unlike other firms who prefer to work only with later-stage startups, Citizens is dedicated to the holistic growth journey, particularly in the early stages when support is crucial, and is committed to harnessing the full power of the bank to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Each client will be served by a dedicated relationship management team committed to being their single point of contact and creating a personalized banking experience best suited to their unique needs and preferences. Additionally, Citizens for Startups will provide founders with access to unique networking opportunities, as well as specialized offers, including three years of business banking, access to personal banking solutions for founders and more.

This latest offering highlights Citizens’ commitment to serving the innovation economy as an end-to-end solution. Citizens Private Bank partners closely with the enterprise’s Commercial Bank, Investment Bank and Wealth Management services to support the next generation of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs.