Emerging Managers

We’re dedicated to helping first-time founding partners succeed. Through challenges and triumphs, we’re your steady partner, backing you with 40+ years of deep expertise, insights, connections and specialized banking solutions for your firm and your portfolio companies.
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Why emerging managers partner with SVB

Our dedicated emerging manager team helps our diverse investor client base thrive by supporting them in various aspects of firm building. Deep expertise within technology and life science and healthcare sectors – including enterprise software, AI, frontier tech, fintech, cybersecurity, climate tech and biotech – enables us to tailor support based on specific experience with companies like yours.
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Fundraising
We’re former investors and operators with significant networks and expert advice for GPs as they build their LP networks.
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Banking and Operations
From making service provider connections to help secure your fund’s foundation, to supporting you with banking and credit cards, we can help you navigate the challenges of building a firm from the ground up.
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Investment Deal Flow
Our clients include thousands of pre-Series A startups, and with 50% of all US VC-backed tech and healthcare companies with IPOs in 20241, the chances are your next company already banks with SVB.
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Proprietary Research and Insights
Our proprietary data and knowledge on trends and benchmarks across the venture landscape can help you make decisions with confidence.
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Portfolio Company Support
Our specialized team provides early stage-specific banking, access, advice and provider discounts to help your companies reach their next milestone faster.

Exclusive client offers

We partner with a wide range of platforms, including Notion, Preqin, Salesforce, Airtable and more to provide discounted rates and special offers.

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Meet the Emerging Managers team

We serve as an extension of our partners’ teams, providing tailored services, industry insights and strategic guidance to investors across the innovation economy.

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