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    Cleantech and Sustainability

    Let us help you drive positive change with our powerful energy banking and lending solutions, expert insights and advice, and unmatched industry connections.

    Become a client 

    How we help

    • Access to capital
    • Project finance
    • Sector networking challenges
    • Competitive advice
    • Time to market
    • Regulatory hurdles

    Drive business growth with the innovation experts

    From direct connections to peers, investors, and SMEs to innovation industry trends and insights, we are proud to foster and scale business initiatives that move our common environmental, social and governance goals forward.

    Scale efficiently with banking solutions

    Access flexible banking and capital options designed for climate technology and sustainability innovators like you – we know what it takes to scale.

    Receive relevant advice for growth

    Reach subject matter experts when navigating complexities knowing we’ve helped hundreds of clients execute similar visions.

    Connect with peers and investors

    Network with peers at the center of the innovation landscape and gain opportunities from investor connections.

    We serve those creating positive environmental change

    From alternative energy solutions to agricultural breakthroughs, we support individuals and businesses driving toward a healthier planet.
    Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
    Mobility
    Energy Transition
    Agriculture & food
    Waste Management
    Water & Air
    Download our latest report – The Future of Climate Tech
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    Project Finance: Bring initiatives to life

    Tap into our network of project owners, sponsors and investors to finance large progressive resource projects and leverage creative financing, responsive service, and significant industry knowledge.

    Construction Financing

    SVB is experienced in structuring, funding and monitoring the construction of projects.

    Back-Leverage Debt Financing

    SVB structures and leverages the projects and sponsors’ cash flows through term financings.

    Syndication Financing

    SVB works with multiple banking partners to help you successfully complete your project financing.

    We support clients who have become leading disruptors in the cleantech industry
     

    Over 575 prominent clients in the climate technology & sustainability sector choose to bank with SVB.

     
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    Building a renewable drinking water source

    SOURCE Global, PBC has created the world’s first renewable drinking water system. Its sustainable technology, the SOURCE Hydropanel, uses the power of the sun to extract an endless supply of reliable drinking water straight from the air. SOURCE Global, PBC empowers people around the world to take control of their water supply. SVB provided SOURCE Global, PBC with venture debt to further develop its technology and expand operations.

    Addressing food security

    Iron Ox builds advanced autonomous robotics and data-enabled greenhouses that leverage natural sunlight, reducing water usage by 90% compared to traditional farming. The outcome: natural herbs, fruits and vegetables. Iron Ox is driven to make healthier food more accessible, using fewer resources, to address food security globally. SVB provided Iron Ox with venture debt to help scale the development and deployment of its autonomous robotics technology.

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    SVB uniquely understands our business and the energy industry in which we operate and has been an important partner in Sunrun’s success.

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    Move sustainability forward with powerful financing solutions

     
     

    Venture Debt

    Explore debt solutions that may help you build value and gain more time and resources. Learn more
     

    Mezzanine Finance

    Augment your senior debt to help you with market expansion, acquisitions, earn-outs, and more.
     

    Growth & Working Capital

    Finance your working capital cycle within industries that have longer collection periods.
     

    Global Payments

    Meet international payment needs efficiently. Learn more
     

    Foreign Exchange & Trade Finance

    Grow globally with a full suite of FX products and advisory services. Learn more
     

    Investment Management

    Achieve your investment objectives with support from SVB. Learn more

    Meet the Climate Technology & Sustainability Team

     

    SVB's Climate Technology & Sustainability practice brings more than 12 years of experience and partners with innovators whose passion and purpose lie in building businesses to develop sustainable resources and protect our planet.

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    Dan Baldi
    Market Manager
    Dan manages client relationships in renewable and traditional energy as well as food and transportation technology with a variety of financial solutions.
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    Jordan Kanis
    Managing Director
    Jordan specializes in crafting debt and banking solutions for companies focusing on renewable energy and storage as well as food and agtech at all growth stages.
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    Kelly Belcher
    Managing Director
    Kelly is responsible for development of new business, strategy and oversight as well as cultivating the energy tech ecosystem throughout the Climate Tech global practice.
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    Bret Turner
    Market Manager
    Bret serves as Market Manager for SVB’s project finance practice.
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    Tom Smith
    Head of Underwriting and Project Finance
    Tom Smith is Head of Project Finance and Underwriting with Silicon Valley Bank, leading SVB’s America’s renewable banking platform.

    Join the bank for eco-innovators

    Move your business forward with expertise, connections and banking solutions from SVB.