SVB Startup Banking for MedTech Innovator entrepreneurs

Start with us early to help you jump start your business

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MedTech Innovator benefits

Take advantage of benefits for MedTech Innovator entrepreneurs.

Office Hours

for 1:1 time with a Founder Success team member.

2X Unlimited Rewards

Earn 2 points for every $1 spent with your SVB Innovators Card.

No Foreign Transaction Fees

with your SVB Innovators Card.

We understand startups like no one else

Office Hours

Expert advice available for your company and industry segment in 1:1 sessions with a Founder Success team member.

Pitch Sessions

We offer a safe space for founders to practice with an advisor at the SVB office.

Investor Introduction

Leverage our connections with investors and founders at SVB organized dinners and 1:1 sessions.

CipherBio

Our novel digital platform helps life science entrepreneurs and startup CEOs raise capital.

Group Events

SVB organized events, like our No BS breakfasts, Angels & Operators and Fundraising 101, provide access to expert advice and key connections across multiple industries.

Global Banking Services

SVB provides banking, lending and investment solutions along with advice and connections that can help navigate potential risks and complexities in different countries and their currencies.

SVB Edge – Everything you need to help jump start your business

Pre-series A companies start with SVB Edge and get free checking,¹ 1.0% interest rate² on savings, and 2X unlimited reward points on card purchases.³

Free Checking

Say yes to free unlimited wires, bill payments*, and mobile deposits.

Say no to monthly maintenance and transaction fees.

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Unlimited free wires – including incoming, outgoing, domestic, international and all currencies
Multiple checking accounts available at no extra charge and an optional debit card⁴
No minimum balance requirements

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2X Unlimited Rewards

Earn 2 points for every $1 spent with your SVB Innovators Card (unlimited cards).

Our startup business card also comes with venture-friendly credit approval.³

And no foreign transaction fees.

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No personal guarantee, annual fee, or foreign transaction fees³
Cash rewards, plus travel, entertainment and more
Sync with QuickBooks, Expensify, Xero and more

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1.0% Interest Rate

Help grow your savings while you start your business.

Earn our competitive interest rate of 1.0%² with our Startup Money Market Account.

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No minimum balance requirements
No monthly maintenance fees
1.0% interest rate for all balances under $1 million²

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life science and healthcare experts at SVB

Our team has a mix of industry and startup expertise, along with decades of real-world experience. You'll have a trusted advisor every step of the way.

Katherine Andersen

Head of Life Science & Healthcare Relationship Banking

Katherine serves as Head of Life Science & Healthcare Relationship Banking and sits on the board of SVB's joint venture in China, SPD Silicon Valley Bank.

Ben Johnson

Head of Early Stage Life Science

Ben is national leader of SVB’s Early Stage Life Science Practice. He focuses on building relationships with key centers of life science technology development.

Nooman Haque

Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare

Nooman leads a team dedicated to supporting early, growth-stage and established EMEA and multinational businesses in all sectors of life sciences.

Jonathan Norris

Managing Director

Jonathan provides banking and lending opportunities as well as spearheads strategic relationships with many life science and healthcare venture capital firms.

Matt Gibbs

Head of CipherBio

Matt leads CipherBio, which helps founders raise capital and gain funding insights. Matt leverages 20 years of financing and building innovative companies.

Barbara Alcaraz Silva

Vice President

Barbara Alcaraz Silva is senior vice president for SVB’s Startup Banking Life Science Practice.

Kaitlin Berube

Vice President

Kaitlin Berube is a Vice President leading SVB’s Northeast Life Science Startup Banking Practice.

Guidance from real people with real-world life science and healthcare expertise

Opportunities to connect with investors, customers and talent to help your company grow.

Founder Success Team

Practical finance and startup advice from our team of startup experts.

Curated Events

Meet investors and other founders at our local networking events.

SVB Leerink

We leverage our combined knowledge and experience to help our clients make well-informed strategic decisions that create new opportunities to improve human health.

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