Supporting founding partners

SVB partners with emerging managers who are changing the venture landscape.

Dedicated to your success

Launching a fund is no easy task, and becoming a fund manager for the first time is a journey fraught with unexpected challenges. SVB is your steady, expert partner through this process, backing you with more than 35 years of insight and connections. As former investors and operators, SVB’s team elevates VC banking to a new level, bringing that same kind of support, connections and insight to your firm, your funds, and your portfolio companies, offering a bird’s eye view of the market and impartial advice and advocacy across funds, sectors, stages and geos.

Helping new and growing funds across sectors

Emerging managers lean on SVB

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More than banking

SVB’s emerging manager team helps our diverse investor client base thrive by supporting them in various aspects of firm building.

Fundraising

Our team includes former investors and operators with relevant networks and advice for GPs as they build their LP networks

Operations

From providing service provider connections to help secure your fund’s foundation, to supporting you with debt financing, banking and credit cards, we can help you navigate the challenges of building a firm from the ground up.

Banking

We support your firm with your banking needs, allowing for fast, seamless deal execution.

Investment Deal Flow

Our clients include thousands of pre-Series A startups, as well as more than 50%* of all venture-backed technology companies in the U.S. Chances are your next deal is already banking with us. *approximate

Insight

Our proprietary data and knowledge can help you understand the venture landscape so you can make decisions with confidence.

Portfolio

Our specialized early stage banking team provides stage-specific banking, access, advice, and provider discounts to help your companies reach their next milestone faster.

Explore emerging manager insights

The Fundraising Process: Operationalizing the First Close - Starting a Fund

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How 5 Emerging Manager Archetypes Can Improve Your Pitch to Limited Partners - Starting a Fund

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Rising Tech Hubs Mean New Opportunities for Emerging Managers - Scaling for Success

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To SPV or Not to SPV — That May No Longer Be the Question - Scaling for Success

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Pejman Nozad, Founding Managing Partner

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Voices of the community

In three short videos, experienced VC’s share their experience and hard-won lessons. Hear from VCs Tim Connors of PivotNorth Capital, Shruti Gandhi of Array Ventures, and Richard Kerby and Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures.