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Hardware and Frontier Tech
We help deep tech and hard tech innovators break new ground in creating the future, now.
Industries we serve
Aerospace
Consumer electronics
Digital health
Immersive technology
Industrials
Robotics
Semiconductors
Transportation
A leader in hardware and frontier tech
44%
US frontier tech companies bank with First Citizens Innovation BankingD
2,120+
Frontier tech clientsD
$2B
Loan commitmentsD
Hundreds of partners at the edge of innovation
We support the leaders achieving our era's most significant technological advancements.
*All non-SVB named companies listed are independent third parties and are not affiliated with Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company.
Silicon Valley Bank is our partner. We trust them, and we rely on their expertise and advice for everything: banking, asset management, debt financing, corporate cards, and more. They have consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of deep tech and robotics, and they’ve always been steady and reliable partners through all the ups and downs that come with building a company.
Noah Ready-Campbell
Founder & CEO at Built Robotics
SVB has been our consistent and flexible partner from Saildrone’s very beginning. They understood our business and provided great solutions along each step of our growth journey, ranging from early-stage banking and credit services to late- stage treasury and venture debt lines. We are excited to continue to expand our successful relationship.
Barak Ben-Gal
CFO at Saildrone
SVB has consistently delivered tailored banking solutions to the unique needs of the startup and venture capital community, proving to be a critical partner through prosperous and challenging times. Although the 2023 banking crisis was a stark shock for all of us, SVB's commitment to community post-acquisition never faltered. Their thoughtful and dedicated approach has been the cornerstone of their brand for over four decades. We're proud to continue our banking relationship with SVB, a true supporter of start-up innovation and growth.
Brad Bogolea
CEO at Simbe Robotics
The SVB team went above and beyond to ensure a seamless process and successful outcome that has positioned us for continued growth — even when our situation sometimes proved challenging, they guided us through every step and we truly appreciate it.
Scott Griffin
CFO & COO at Safetrust
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Banking solutions built for hardware and frontier tech innovators
From business checking to debt financing, we have financial solutions to meet your company’s unique needs.
Business checking
Banking services that grow with you so you can focus on what matters most.
Payments and business credit cards
Explore business cards and seamless payment solutions that scale as your business grows.D
Digital banking
Simple, secure and intuitive. Designed specifically for how innovators run their businesses rather than how banks operate.
Liquidity solutions
Build capital and fuel growth with cash management strategies that scale with your needs.
Venture debt and working capital
Custom financing for companies with capital-intensive needs and unique go-to-market timelines to deliver on your strategic objectives.D
Hardware-as-a-service lending
Finance infrastructure and hardware acquisition and capital expenditure with debt options that create a more stable and predictable revenue model.D
Global payments and foreign exchange
Enable cross-border payments and risk management with sector-specialization advisory teams to facilitate global payments and FX advisory.D
Seed lending
Seed and pre-seed companies with venture backing can apply for First Citizens Innovation Banking seed stage venture debt — a resource designed to help seed and pre-seed companies early in their development.D
2026 REPORT
Hardware now commands nearly one-third of VC investment
In our first-of-its-kind market insights report on hardware and physical AI, we track the surge of venture capital into US hardware and the growing shift by global VCs toward physical technologies.
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
Series A
Banking for accelerating startups
Series B, C+
Banking for venture-funded growth stage companies
Corporate Banking
For late-stage companies
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The Future of Frontier Tech
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Report
State of the VC-Backed CFO
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Case Study
Meeting climate challenges with ocean drones
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