Silicon Valley Bank named ‘Service Provider of the Year' at Investor Allstars

London – 25 September 2014 - Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the global innovation economy, has been recognised as ‘Service Provider of the Year' for the third year in a row at the Investor Allstars Awards, 2014.

The award recognises Silicon Valley Bank's strong client relationships and contribution to driving the industry forward. The event took place at The Lancaster, with some of the world's biggest entrepreneurs, venture capital and private equity firms in attendance.

Phil Cox, Head of EMEA and India and President of the UK Branch for Silicon Valley Bank, said: "This accolade is a testament to the efforts of everyone in the Silicon Valley Bank UK team. We are dedicated to the innovation market and work incredibly hard to support our technology, life science, and private equity and venture capital businesses through every stage of their life cycle. We're particularly proud of our record at the Investor Allstars awards because they are voted for on the night by the investor community."

Silicon Valley Bank has had a presence in the UK since 2004 through its affiliate, SVB Financial Group UK Limited, and launched its commercial banking services in 2012. Today, Silicon Valley Bank supports the UK's thriving innovation economy, including clients such as Brandwatch, Index Ventures, Shazam and Monitise.

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About Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is the premier bank for technology, life science, venture capital, private equity and premium wine businesses. SVB Financial Group provides industry knowledge and connections, financing, treasury management, corporate investment and international banking services to its clients worldwide through 28 U.S. offices and six international operations.  (Nasdaq: SIVB) www.svb.com/uk

Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited is registered in England and Wales at Alphabeta, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1BR, UK (Company Number 12546585). Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Firm Reference Number 543146).

Contact:

Nicola Koronka

Silicon Valley Bank – UK Branch

T: +44 (0)20 7367 7839

nkoronka@svb.com