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Venture-Funded Banking

Take your company to the next level with our decades of experience and deep expertise helping innovators navigate rapid growth and increasing complexity through Series A, B, C and beyond.

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Why companies choose us as their financial partner

We provide the deepest industry experience and expertise, personalized service, essential connections, a best-in-class banking platform and tailored solutions to help you scale with confidence.
 

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Unmatched experience & expertise

With 40+ years of experience in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, our team understands the needs of venture-backed companies in the innovation economy.

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Personalized service

We're here for you every step of the way, led by a relationship advisor dedicated to your business and passionate about supporting your immediate needs and long-term success.

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Award-winning digital banking platform

Our online banking platform was custom built for startups and makes it easy for you to conduct banking anytime, anywhere.

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Specialized products & solutions

Our products and solutions are built to scale with Series A companies as they navigate the ups and downs of rapid growth.

Build a long-term banking partnership designed to help support your venture-backed company's goals at every stage

We offer financial and banking services to help as you capitalize on business opportunities, raise capital, protect equity, manage cash flows and access global markets.

Banking Services

Manage your growing transactions and payment requirements with banking services designed for entrepreneurs and finance professionals in high-growth companies.

Venture Debt

Explore debt solutionsD that may help as you build value, as well as gain more time and resources to reach your next funding milestone—while minimizing equity dilution.

Global Payments and Foreign Exchange

Get access to efficient, secure and cost-effective transaction systems that can handle international payments and help support your global revenue growth goals. Consult our FX advisors to guide you in managing foreign currency risk.D

Accelerator Card

Optimize spend management at scale with a card built for high-growth, venture-funded companies. Leverage scalable creditD, AI-powered spend management and analytics, and more to drive sustainable growth.

Fraud Prevention Services

Discover tools, services and guidance to help you better insulate against fraud risk so your business can grow without unwanted and costly interruptions.

A dedicated team—and your partner in driving the future of innovation

For the past 40 years, we've supported companies like yours with a relationship-first approach and tailored financial solutions to help you bring your ideas to life.

Nick Christian

Nick Christian

Head of National Fintech and Specialty Finance

Alicia Fuller

Alicia Fuller

Senior Market Manager

Dennis Grunt

Dennis Grunt

Market Manager

Bruce Helberg

Bruce Helberg

Senior Market Manager

Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Jennifer Friel Goldstein

Head of Relationship Management

Dax Williamson

Dax Williamson

Co-Head, Aerospace, Defense & Security; Market Manager, Super South Region

Robert Sureck

Robert Sureck

Senior Market Manager

Megan Scheffel

Megan Scheffel

Head of Life Science and Healthcare

We go beyond banking solutions to support your success

Leverage our connections, expertise and resources to help you as your business accelerates toward its upward growth trajectory.

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Networking events and summits

Network with your peers, investors and industry icons by attending our curated client events and summits.

Product Advisors

Product Advisors

Take advantage of our treasury management expertise to learn about options so you can help determine what might work best for your company—whether it's how to finance growth or position yourself to attract investors.

FX Risk Advisors

FX Risk Advisors

Services are availableD that can support your business as you look for options to help protect your international revenue, move money across borders safely and cost-effectively, and help manage your risk.

CFO Community

CFO Community

Join an exclusive community for growth-focused CFOs to connect, collaborate and advance their careers—born from our deep understanding of the complexities of the CFO role and our commitment to their success.

Our clients

Over 24,800 technology, life science and healthcare companies choose to bank with us.

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State of the Markets H2 2026

Get the H2 2026 State of the Markets Report

Our definitive innovation economy outlook serves as a trusted guide for founders, investors and innovators.​ Download the report today for the venture capital trends shaping 2026—and what it means for you.

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SVB is the gold standard—and where you go if you're building a big, world-changing business.

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John Tabis

Founder and CEO at The Bouqs Company | Client since 2017

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Explore our research and expert perspectives

Access articles, research and actionable advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of running a successful venture-backed company.
 

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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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Making the most of ISO 20022

Learn the significance of adopting ISO 20022 on the future of data management and payment innovation and how our solutions align with industry standards.

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Healthtech Trends Report

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

Helping your business scale faster

Grow with confidence knowing you have a partner that can support you at every stage.
 

Pre-Seed and Seed

Early-stage startup banking

Series A

Banking for accelerating startups

Series B, C+ Banking

Banking for venture-funded growth-stage companies

Corporate Banking

For late-stage companies

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Bank deposit products are offered by First-Citizens Bank. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Foreign exchange transactions can be highly risky, and losses may occur in short periods of time if there is an adverse movement of exchange rates. Exchange rates can be highly volatile and are impacted by numerous economic, political and social factors as well as supply and demand and governmental intervention, control and adjustments. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Before entering any foreign exchange transaction, you should obtain advice from your own accounting, tax, financial, legal and other advisors and only make investment decisions on the basis of your own objectives, experience and resources.

For complete details about the SVB Accelerator Card, including applicable fees and terms and conditions of the Card, please see the SVB Accelerator Card Terms and Conditions. All credit products and loans are subject to underwriting, credit, and collateral approval. All information contained herein is for informational and reference purposes only and no guarantee is expressed or implied. Rates, terms, programs and underwriting policies subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Certain terms, conditions, exclusions, and limitations apply.

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