Ella-Tamar Adhanan

Ella-Tamar Adhanan is the head of Israel market and director of U.S. Business Development for Technology Banking & Investor Coverage at Silicon Valley Bank, where she serves as a strategic partner to founders, VCs and venture-backed companies expanding into the U.S. market.

With a deep understanding of both startup and investor needs, she helps global companies scale successfully in the American market. Her expertise spans the full venture lifecycle — from early-stage startups to growth-stage financing, driving growth, capital access and strategic expansion. 

She joined SVB in 2018 as part of the Global Fund Banking team, partnering with top-tier venture capital and private equity firms. She has since played a critical role in expanding SVB’s international reach, deepening relationships across Israel, India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.

Prior to that, she advised institutional investors at Morgan Stanley, specializing in fixed-income solutions for pension funds, foundations and endowments.

In 2025, Ella was named one of Globes’ Most Influential Women in Business, recognized for her leadership and impact across global innovation ecosystems.