Vibhor Rastogi

Vibhor Rastogi is the Global Head of AI investments at Citi Ventures.34 He has a notable background in technology and venture capital:

Professional Experience

• Currently leads AI and APAC investments at Citi Ventures, with over $6 billion in portfolio exits.6
• Previously held positions as an investor and board member for several technology companies, including:
  • Venafi (June 2015 - April 2017)
  • RIFT.io (April 2015 - April 2017)
  • Striim (April 2015 - April 2017)
  • CaféX Communications (March 2015 - April 2017)
  • CareCloud (September 2011 - April 2017)
  • IP Commerce (September 2011 - April 2017)1

Education

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2001-2005)
• PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington (2005-2010), specializing in privacy-preserving machine learning2

Expertise

Vibhor Rastogi is known for his expertise in AI and machine learning investments, particularly in the financial sector. He has been involved in strategic investments and partnerships between technology startups and large institutions like Citi.47

Recent Activities

• Speaker at the Imagination in Action Summit at MIT (April 2024)3
• Featured in a podcast discussing startup valuations and capital raising strategies (January 2025)5
• Involved in Citi Ventures' investment in Concentric AI, recognizing the company's potential in autonomous data security47

Vibhor Rastogi's role as a Board Observer at Concentric AI is part of his broader involvement in AI and data security investments through Citi Ventures.