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You’re part of the Techstars community – well done! As you build your startup, we invite you to join the SVB community as well. We’ve helped many Techstars startups accelerate their growth.

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TRUE SUPPORT

What happens when you bank with us?

You come first. SVB supports startups with genuine help, candid guidance and growth opportunities. We share Techstars’ ‘Give First’ philosophy - expanding access to the innovation economy and having led the $42 million Techstars investment round.
Techstars LA 2019
Adena and Chad Jones
Co-Founders | Another Lane
Techstars gave us a wealth of information to a world we were not very familiar and our cohort support gives us the confidence and camaraderie to build our business as first-time entrepreneurs. Simultaneously, being members of SVB gives us room to grow as a venture-backed company and the support we need when we hit desired milestones.
Techstars NYC 2020
James Weitzman
CEO | 1sm
The SVB team has always been there to answer any questions I have, they are extremely easy to work with and they’ve helped me learn a ton. I’ve created lifelong relationships with the people I’ve worked with at SVB. They’ve made intros and helped us in ways that go way beyond banking, and for that I will be forever grateful!
Techstars LA 2019
Michael Barlow
Co-Founder and CEO | Fernish
SVB has been a top-notch partner for us at Fernish. We started with them pre-launch with a simple checking account - and have scaled with them into a variety of products that are unique and highly relevant for venture-backed businesses such as ours!
Techstars Future of Longevity 2020
Jeff Gamble and Danish Nagda
Co-Founders | Rezilient Health
Techstars and SVB are indispensable partners for Rezilient. The breadth of knowledge and the depth of the Techstars network means we've grown in ways we couldn't have imagined before joining; and SVB has been a supportive partner throughout our company's growth stages.
Techstars New York Barclays Accelerator 2021
Justin Potts and Timo Sheridan
Co-Founders | Avenify
The SVB and Techstars partnership has been an invaluable resource for Avenify. Their team is always looking for ways to be helpful, and their super-responsive customer support means we can get back to building our business faster. And there are so many more products that can help us scale we haven't even explored yet!
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Free checking for 3 years

Enjoy free unlimited wires, bill payments and mobile deposits for a limited time. There are no monthly maintenance and transaction fees. See terms and conditions for requirements.1

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Up to 5.10% annual percentage yield on qualifying balances

Help make your money last longer with our Startup Money Market Account. Like with a savings account, eligible clients earn up to 5.10% APY on deposits of $4 million or less — so you gain a longer runway. Certain limitations and restrictions apply.2

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2X unlimited rewards  

With the SVB Innovator Card, earn 2 points for every $1 spent3 on all your purchases. Be more efficient with travel and expense management tools and controls. Plus, count on venture-friendly benefits such as no personal liability and no annual fee.

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Accepting payments

Increase cashflow by accepting payments for sales, invoices, subscriptions and recurring billing with our Merchant Services offerings. Manage orders and create an integrated checkout experience on your website or in your app with flexible APIs. And keep the cash flowing with next-day funding.

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Global growth services 

Our team is here to support your global growth ambitions with market entry advice, introductions and more across Europe, Latin America, Israel and the Middle East, North Africa, and the Asian Pacific Area, including India, China, Australia and New Zealand.

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Curated partner offers

SVB clients gain access to deals on partner software and services that startups need such as workforce collaboration, infrastructure, talent and more.4 

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Private Banking at SVB for Startup Founders

It’s never too early to think about wealth planning.

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Private Banking at SVB for Startup Founders

It’s never too early to think about wealth planning.

1 min watch · November 3, 2022
PRIVATE BANKING WITH SVB

SVB helps you navigate your business and personal financial future

Silicon Valley Bank understands your unique personal needs as a founder in the innovation economy — because we bank the innovation economy.  
 
Our private bank division caters to the unique needs of founders like you. It is never too early to start thinking about wealth planning to help you during the lean times as well as when your business and personal finances mature. 

Our numbers equal your success.

#1

SVB was the lead investor in Techstars’ $42 million equity investment round.

50%

Half of all venture capital-backed tech and life science companies in the US bank with SVB.*

63%

A majority of US venture capital-backed companies that went public in H1 2021 are SVB clients.**
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Techstars and SVB share in the goal of helping founders grow and thrive.

David Cohen Chairman and Co-Founder Techstars
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We’re ready for your liftoff.

Learn why many Techstars participants and alumni choose to bank with SVB.
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