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Global Life Science and Healthcare

We help companies advancing the future of healthcare scale effectively at every stage of growth.

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We work with companies just like yours

Our clients consist of the top companies and investors across key sectors of life sciences and healthcare.

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AtriCure logo
Biolife Solutions logo
Included Health logo
Olema Oncology logo
OncAI logo
Revolution Medicines logo
Tenaya Therapeutics logo
Terray logo
Twist Bioscience logo
Vaxcyte logo

Dedicated team - Your partner in driving the future of healthcare

Our global footprint gives you access to market insights, investors and financial solutions on your path to growth.

Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Head of Relationship Management

Megan Scheffel

Megan Scheffel

Head of Life Science and Healthcare

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$25,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
June 2026
$5,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
May 2026
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2026
$40,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
March 2026
$10,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
January 2026
$100,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
December 2025
$45,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Administrative Agent and Lender
December 2025
$75,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
May 2025
$25,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
April 2025
$30,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2025
$6,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2025
Credit Facility
A portfolio company of TT Capital Partners
November 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - Refinance
Administrative Agent
September 2024
$10,000,000
Credit Facility
August 2024
$45,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
August 2024
Credit Facility
July 2024
$45,000,000
Credit Facility
July 2024
$100,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
June 2024
$80,000,000
Term Loan
June 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
June 2024
$25,000,000
Credit Facility
June 2024
$57,000,000
Credit Facility
Sole Lender
May 2024
$8,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
May 2024
Senior Credit Facilities - M&A
Lead Arranger
April 2024
$25,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2024
$35,000,000
Credit Facility
March 2024
$15,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
March 2024
Growth Capital Term Loan
March 2024
$6,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
February 2024
$475,000,000
Credit Facility
Lead Left Arranger
February 2024
$50,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
December 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - Recapitalization
Administrative Agent
December 2023
$6,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
November 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
November 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - M&A
Administrative Agent
November 2023
$18,500,000
Credit Facility
October 2023
Senior Credit Facilities - LBO
Administrative Agent
October 2023
$50,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
September 2023
Growth Capital Term Loan
August 2023
$250,000,000
Syndicated Revolving Credit Facility
Lead Left Arranger & Administrative Agent
August 2023
$3,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
July 2023
$20,000,000
Credit Facility
July 2023
Growth Capital Term Loan
July 2023
$7,500,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
July 2023
$7,500,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
July 2023
$25,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
July 2023
$5,250,000
Credit Facility
June 2023
$25,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
June 2023
Senior Credit Facility
June 2023
$125,000,000
Credit Facility
Sole Lender
June 2023
$16,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
June 2023
$6,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
June 2023
$30,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
June 2023
$120,000,000
Credit Facility
Sole Lender
June 2023
$13,000,000
Credit Facility
June 2023
$2,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
June 2023
$500,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
Sole Lender
June 2023
Convertible Note
Sole Lender
May 2023
$3,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2023
$15,000,000
Growth Capital Term Loan
April 2023
$22,500,000
Senior Credit Facilities
Sole Lender, Administrative Agent
December 2021
$200,000,000
Syndicated credit facilities
Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent
August 2021
$80,000,000
Term loan and $40M revolving line of credit
Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent
May 2021

Healthcare innovators

We partner with the most innovative life science and healthcare companies to help them move their bold ideas forward.

Aledade quote logo

SVB understands the complexities of our business and industry. They developed customized financing solutions for us, so we can keep our focus on helping physicians across the country deliver better care for their patients. We are thrilled with the results.

Farzad Mostashari, M.D.

Founder and CEO, Aledade

Xilis quote logo

SVB has been a valued partner in our path to grow, coming in with the financial backing at the early stage enabling us to bring the vision of MicroOrganoSphere technology to life.

Xiling Shen, Ph.D.

Co-founder and CEO, Xilis

H2 2026 REPORT

Get the H2 2026 Healthcare Investments & Exits report

Our latest report examines where healthcare capital is flowing. AI drug discovery, clinical innovation and commercial execution are attracting the largest rounds in today’s selective healthcare market.

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Grow with confidence

The financial stress of unpredictable development timelines, regulations and reimbursement cycles can stand in the way of innovation and growth. We have the insights, guidance and resources to help you scale effectively at every stage of growth.

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Connect with our network

We have deep connections throughout the life science and healthcare ecosystem. They include healthcare providers, payors, large corporates, biopharma, growing companies, promising startups and a full-range of investors to help support you along the way.

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  • Find your next hire through our exclusive job board
  • Get introduced to specialized service providers

We're here for you at every stage

With 40+ years of innovation experience, we have the products, services and deep knowledge that evolve with your business as you grow over the long term.

Pre-Seed and Seed

Early-stage startup banking 

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Series A

Banking for accelerating startups

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Series B, C+

Banking for venture-funded growth stage companies

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Corporate Banking

For late-stage companies

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Explore life sciences and healthcare insights

Proprietary insights to keep leaders on the cutting-edge of their sector and industry.

Report
Healthcare Investments and Exits

Explore the H2 2026 Healthcare Investments & Exits Report. Get data and expert insights on healthcare AI investment, VC funding trends and M&A activity.

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Report
Innovation in Women's Health Report

Explore the 2026 women's health innovation report: $2 billion in VC funding, AI-driven valuations and where women's health startups are headed.

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REPORT
Healthtech Trends Report

Discover key insights from the latest healthtech report, including VC investment trends, market innovations and growth in healthcare provider operations.

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