About SVB

The financial partner of the innovation economy

Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank (“SVB”), is the bank of innovative companies and investors.

With 40+ years of dedication to this sector, 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 Bank to continue to pursue that mission.

Who We Serve

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

who we serve

Deep Sector Expertise

Consumer Internet
Enterprise Software
Life Science & Healthcare
Fintech
Frontier Tech
Cleantech & Sustainability
Private Equity & Venture Capital

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. 

our people

Our Parent

We are actively delivering the solutions and service our innovation economy clients rely on, with the backing of First Citizens Bank:

  • 125+ year history of stability, strength and long-term thinking
  • A top 20 financial institution in the US with more than $200 billion in total assets
  • A rigorous approach to risk management 
  • Recognized on Fortune 500 and Forbes Best Banks lists

For more information about First Citizens Bank, click here.

our parent

Dedicated to serving innovative companies and investors, SVB is backed by the strength of First Citizens Bank

Silicon Valley Bank a Division of First Citizens Bank
$93B
in total client funds1
$40B
in loans2
1,500+
innovation bankers and relationship advisors
40+
years serving the innovation economy
First Citizens Bank
$218B
in total assets
Top 20
US bank by assets*