Venture capital CFOs: We've got your back

When you bank with us, you get what matters.

Focus on venture fund banking

40+
years banking venture
100%
dedicated fund banking team across client service, credit, treasury, and foreign exchange

Relationship building with your peers and LPs

40+
curated insights-sharing events annually1
75+
curated LP introductions annually1

A partner for all VC funds
 

From emerging managers to the largest firms in the industry.

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Bain
Battery
Drive v 3
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Greenspring Associates
Hyde Park
Insight
Lightspeed
Polaris Partners
Revolution Growth
Silverlake
TA Associates
True Ventures
Venrock
Vivo v 2
All companies listed above are independent third parties and are not affiliated with SVB.

We can help you

Manage your funds

Financing
Banking
  • Cash distribution customized for funds
  • Global cash management
  • Foreign exchange and letters of credit
  • 24/7 online banking
  • Extended wire hours

Operate your firm

Financing
  • Management company working capital lines
  • Financing for tenant improvements and placement agent fees
  • Ownership buyout financing
  • Partner lines of credit
Banking
  • Letters of credit for office leases
  • Global treasury with strategic payment solutions
  • Foreign exchange
  • 24/7 online banking
  • Extended wire hours

Make industry connections

  • Relevant, curated introductions to peers, service providers, and LPs
  • Unique professional development events
  • CFO/COO curated information sharing events, enhanced by wine tastings from our premium wine clients

Access expert insights

  • SVB survey findings from CFOs/COOs and LPs
  • Portfolio intelligence in technology, healthcare, and life sciences

SVB's insights for venture capital CFOs

Blog | PE Operating Best Practices
How private funds CFOs can prepare for SEC examination

Learn the best practices for how private funds CFOs should collaborate closely with their firm's CCO or compliance officer to be prepared for a potential SEC exam.

Blog | Private Funds CFO Insights
Lessons for Managing the Growth of VC Firms on the Rise

A Q&A with Kristy Trieste, CFO of venture capital firm Motive Partners, about best practices for managing the growth of recently launched venture capital firms.

Blog | Private Funds CFO Insights
Preparing for ISO 20022

By working with their banks ahead of time, funds CFOs can keep payments moving smoothly while avoiding payment delays and missed deal closes.

Report
Global Fund Banking Outlook Report

SVB proprietary data and discussions in-market shed light on the private equity and venture capital CFOs and COOs need to know.

Blog | Private Funds CFO Insights
Three Key Approaches for Creating Value as a Private Funds CFO

A Q&A with Luis Rivera, CFO of leading global venture capital firm G Squared, about how private funds CFOs can best navigate market downturns, add value with LPs and benefit from diverse staff.

Report
Global Fund Banking Outlook Report

SVB proprietary data and discussions in-market shed light on how private equity and venture capital professionals are weathering a difficult fundraising environment.

Report
Global Fund Banking Outlook Q4 2023

SVB proprietary data and insights from discussions in-market shed light on how private equity and venture capital professionals are adapting to higher interest rates, tighter liquidity and slower fundraising.

Report
Global Fund Banking Outlook Q3 2023

As the macro economy moves toward stability, firms continue to navigate fundraising headwinds and a muted exit market.

Report
Global Fund Banking Outlook Q4 2022

In a market dominated by high inflation and interest rates, private equity is focused on mitigating risk and positioning itself to seize opportunity. Signs suggest a pullback to historical norms rather than a sustained downturn, amid the many challenges confronting fund managers and limited partners.