Partnering for success

For almost 30 years, we’ve provided unique and flexible financial solutions to some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the world. In the growing cleantech industry, SVB offers numerous advantages to help your business succeed, including:

Full-service global financial solutions

Our wide range of global services, expertise and networks – along with a robust global treasury platform - are designed to work for your business as it expands, whether from start-up to going public and well beyond. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions, from account services, to investment management, to global risk management, to expert valuation and capitalization table management.

Innovative credit solutions

Our deep understanding of the cleantech industry, its business models and inherent volatility provides us with a unique perspective and level of comfort with the business cycles inherent to its dynamic environment. Whether you require working capital financing to expand or seek a growth capital facility, SVB offers lending solutions tailored to every phase of your company’s development. Our innovative financing solutions help you capitalize on business opportunities and fuel your growth worldwide.

Our network is deep and wide

Our deep ties with key industry players put us in a unique position to help our clients increase their chance of success. We share our established relationships with a broad range of funding sources, including angels, VCs, corporate/strategic investors and emerging fund managers.

We host and sponsor networking events to keep clients current on the latest developments in cleantech, and connected to industry experts, pioneers, CEOs and other cleantech entrepreneurs.

Count on SVB for customized solutions to grow your business –– at every stage

With a specialized solution set that is both deep and wide, SVB has the capabilities to meet your banking and financial service needs every step of the way. You’ll find:

• Deep expertise and insight into the market dynamics, competitive landscape, licensing models, deferred revenues and buying cycle issues faced by cleantech companies, so we’re able to structure more flexible lending solutions that are aligned with your business needs and milestones.
• Global products that can help reduce credit, foreign exchange and payment risk, as well as networks to help navigate foreign markets and identify business opportunities worldwide.
• Dedicated service attuned to the unique banking needs of technology companies – from start-ups all the way to well-established companies with complex, global treasury finance needs.