Built on experience, driven by innovation

A trusted banking partner for startup founders and investors across the innovation economy, with the strength and stability to help achieve your bold ambitions.

Dependability + Innovation

Innovation banking expertise and enduring strength — under one roof.

40+ years

serving the innovation economy

Most experienced bench

of innovation economy bankers

$122B

in total client funds¹

$45B

in loans²

125 years

of strength and stability

Top 20

financial institutions in the U.S.

$263B

in assets³

$171B

in diversified deposits³

SVB: Trusted by the innovation economy

50%

of the Forbes Fintech 50 bank with SVB, 2026⁴

10

best banks for startups by founders, Business Insider, 2025⁵

40%

of the Forbes AI 50 list bank with SVB, 2025⁶

First Citizens Bank: Proven leadership, recognized excellence

Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2026

Fortune 500 member 2025

SVB is your strategic partner at every stage of growth

Unlock tailored solutions designed for each stage of your company's journey.

Pre-Seed and Seed Build a strong foundation with digital financial tools and banking solutions, plus sector expertise — all designed for your journey from pre-seed to Series A. Learn more

Series A Advance your startup business to and through Series A with tailored financial products and services and personalized, expert guidance at every step. Learn more

Series B, C+ Manage rapid growth and complexity with specialized products and services, dedicated service and expert guidance for high-growth venture-backed companies. Learn more

Corporate Banking Navigate the path to IPO and beyond with our trusted support, helping you scale operations and drive growth in a competitive landscape. Learn more

Inform your strategy with insights Access dozens of industry reports and articles, packed with data analysis to help you navigate the innovation economy and uncover new opportunities. Explore our reports

Grow your network at events Connect with founders, investors and visionaries at industry events, exclusive gatherings and digital events to accelerate your growth. Explore our events

Innovation banking in action

Our deep experience in the innovation economy, coupled with our specialized financial solutions across technology, life sciences and climate sectors, help our clients reach their ambitious goals.

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¹ The sum of period end on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client funds as of 3/31/2026.

² Period end total loans as of 3/31/2026.

³ All data sourced by First Citizens Bank as of 1Q24

⁴ Data based on internal analysis of the 2025 Forbes Fintech 50 list as Q1 2026, indicating SVB provided financial services to approximately 50% of the listed companies.

⁵ Business Insider: 10 Best Banks for Startups 2025. Full list available at Businessinsider.com/10-best-banks-for-startups-according-to-founders-and-vcs-2025-8

⁶ 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. According to the 2025 Fortune 500 rankings, First Citizens Bank achieved a top position.

See full list of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2026

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