I champion Texas pre-Series A tech founders by aggregating financial resources and building community within the startup ecosystem. Let’s get you ready for your next raise.
Monica Driscoll
Vice President
Startup Banking
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Keep Innovation Weird
Get ready to grow. The go-to bank for startups is expanding in Austin.
Accelerate your growth with SVB
While our Silicon Valley roots run deep, we’ve been supporting founders and their startups in Austin as it has emerged as a global hub for innovation.
And now we’re deepening our commitment to Austin and expanding our startup banking team to champion your success. Here’s how:
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Modern and integrated banking services designed around founders
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Founder-first banking offering sector-specific expertise, candid advice and support
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Access to our proprietary research and events that bring together founders, investors and others across the innovation ecosystem
Let’s propel you ahead as a true game changer.
We help support businesses at every stage
Silicon Valley Bank provides products, services and strategic advice to help you turn your big ideas into a great business.
EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS
Startup Banking
Startup experts with connections, advice and solutions to help support your company as you grow.
- Free Checking1 Free unlimited wires, bill pay, mobile deposits with no monthly/transaction fees.
- Up to 5.10% annual percentage yield on qualifying balances2 Our startup money market account helps grow your savings and your business.
- 2X Unlimited Rewards3 Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on your SVB Innovator Card.
- Accept Credit and Debit Card Payments Accept card payments, whether e-commerce or in person - fast and easy.
Series A, B, and C+ Stages
Venture Funded
The products and services that matter for growth-driven startups and executives.
- Banking Services Tools to manage transactions and payment requirements of high-growth companies.
- Venture Debt Debt solutions4 to help you build value while minimizing equity dilution.
- Global Payments and FX Transaction systems to support global payments and revenue growth.5
LATER-STAGE COMPANIES
Corporate Banking
More than 30 years of experience and insights for late-stage private and public companies.
- Lending and Capital solutions A full range of solutions to help mature companies fuel growth and expansion.
- Treasury Management Solutions Solutions for global payments, FX risk, reporting and cash flow management.
- SVB Private Bank Tax-efficient investment strategies for personal assets and banking needs.
I lead the bank’s efforts to support the dynamic Central Texas market. I provide guidance, debt capital and banking services to emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs in the innovation economy.
Dax Williamson
Managing Director
Technology Banking
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TRUE SUPPORT
Meet your local startup team
Join our network and connect with a team of 100 finance pros, startup founders, biopharma scientists and more. Learn from the expertise of specialists with lifetimes of industry experience, all sharing a commitment to help champion your success. And when you have questions or need advice, we’re here to help, human to human.
Founder-focused banking you won’t outgrow
We are expanding our Austin presence to support founders across the region. Our experts are helping startups like yours not only survive these turbulent times, but also to thrive.
You’ll leverage our modern banking services like SVB Go, purpose-built for how founders (not banks) think and work.
You can count on our local experts to help you maneuver the fundraising maze, connect with investors and provide candid advice.
You’ll gain insights with our proprietary research and events that bring together founders, investors and others across Austin’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.