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Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of innovative companies and investors.

With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has deep experience banking investors and innovation clients. Our entire business – from our solutions and technology to our credit policy and beyond – was purpose-built for high-growth companies and investors, and delivered at the speed they require.

We are dedicated to the success of those who are quite literally inventing the future, and we have the full backing of 125-year-old First Citizens to continue to pursue that mission.

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Who we serve

We help our clients succeed at every stage, providing business banking, liquidity management, global business solutions and fund banking.

Innovation economy companies

Pre-Seed and Seed

Series A

Series B, C+

Corporate banking

Investors

Private equity and credit funds

Venture capital funds

Emerging managers

Venture firms

Limited partners

Deep sector expertise

Our specialized knowledge positions us as a trusted partner in driving innovation and growth in today’s rapidly evolving market.
Climate Tech and Sustainability
Consumer Internet
Defense Tech & Aerospace
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Frontier Tech
Life Science & Healthcare
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Empowering leading innovators

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50%
Forbes 2026 fintech list are SVB clients.1
40%
of the Forbes 2025 AI list are SVB clients.2
Largest
Global fund banking team in the industry.

our people

Our people

We have the deepest innovation economy experience and expertise in the industry – bar none. We work together to help businesses succeed and scale.

Our inclusive team has the opportunity to work with companies that are addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our people are continuous learners and connectors who aim to increase the probability of our clients’ success.
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First Citizens Bank

We are actively delivering the solutions and services our innovation economy clients rely on, with the backing of First Citizens.
  • 125+ year history of stability, strength and long-term thinking.
  • A top 20 financial institution in the US with $236 billion in total assets.
  • A rigorous approach to risk management.
  • Recognized on Fortune 500 and Forbes Best Companies list.
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  Dependability + Innovation

Innovation banking expertise and enduring strength – under one roof

Silicon Valley Bank
40+ years
serving the innovation economy  
Most experienced bench
of innovation economy bankers
$122B
in total funds3
$45B
in loans4
First Citizens Bank
125+ years
of strength and stability
Top 20
financial institutions in the US
$236B
in total assets5  
$171B
in diversified deposits5 
1  Data based on internal analysis of the 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 list as Q1 2026, indicating SVB provided financial services to approximately 60% of the listed companies.  
2 Data based on internal analysis of the 2024 Forbes AI 50 list as Q1 2025, indicating SVB provided financial services to approximately 40% of the listed companies.
3 The sum of period end on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client funds as of 3/31/2026.
4 Period end total loans as of 3/31/2026.

5All data sourced by First Citizens Bank as of 1Q.

All data sourced by First Citizens Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, and as of 1Q26, unless otherwise noted