Strategic Capital

Connect with a dedicated team providing flexible senior and junior debt solutions for the top-performing technology and life science companies. SVB offers large venture debt options, mezzanine term loans and convertible debt instruments for private and public companies.

Recent transactions

Strong track record partnering with high-growth innovation companies

Innovator case studies

We support the most innovative companies with debt capital.

E-COMMERCE

BigCommerce

BigCommerce turned to SVB Strategic Capital for capital strategies in 2014, 2017 and 2020 before IPO.

SVB provided:

$20M mezzanine loan and senior debt package prior to Series D.
$20M convertible note to refinance previous mezzanine facility prior to Series F.
$35M second convertible note facility totaling $75M in credit support in advance of a planned IPO.
The runway extension helped management and investor avoid significant dilution, saving the company millions had they raised equity instead.

CONTRACT INTELLIGENCE

Icertis

Icertis sought a working capital solution and a more flexible junior facility from various providers to continue investing in business.

SVB provided:

$75M recurring revenue line of credit and a $75M convertible debt facility strengthened Icertis' enterprise value growth potential, market share and leadership position.
Upon an exit, Icertis will have the convertible note eliminated to allow for minimal to no debt as a public company.

CYBER SECURITY

SentinelOne

SentinelOne aimed to aggressively invest in scaling the business ahead of a Series D and reach critical ARR thresholds to drive a step-function in valuation appreciation.

SVB provided:

$27.5M in non-covenanted debt and mezzanine term loan and A/R line of credit to ramp sales ahead of the Series D raise.
The capital drove higher margins and scale during the equity raise and stronger investor interest from a more diverse investor base.

Arming founders and executives with capital solutions

We offer unique financing including senior debt and junior debt to clients. Our streamlined approach, decades of experience and connections across the innovation ecosystem enable us to support your unique business needs.

Deep sector expertise

Access a dedicated team of seasoned professionals with 95+ years of combined industry experience creating tailored loan structures for tech and life sciences companies.

Flexible debt financing solutions

Achieve financing goals with comprehensive and flexible capital solutions to extend runway or plan an exit, often minimizing equity dilution for existing shareholders prior to a material event.

A streamlined approach

Work with a single lead lender, taking a coordinated approach across senior and junior arrangements for efficient deal approval.