Consumer Internet

Connections, expertise and sophisticated financial solutions to help your startup scale and grow.

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Subsector Experience

Commerce Enablement
Gaming
Digital Content and Media
Education Technology
Marketplaces
E-Commerce

We work with Consumer Internet companies at all stages of growth
 

Thousands of bold companies choose to bank with SVB.

 
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Our industry experts at SVB help our Consumer Internet clients succeed
 

Benefit from the experience of SVB Bankers who have decades of real-world experience as founders and advisors in the industry.

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Bailey Morrow
Managing Director, Venture & Growth
Bailey leads the vertical with extensive UK and US experience supporting VC-backed, high-growth companies with banking and lending solutions.
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Thomas P. Smith
Vice President, Venture and Growth
With a passion for entrepreneurship, business growth and people, Tom partners with technology companies, organizing banking and debt solutions to help build the businesses of tomorrow.
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Lauren Mathurin
Vice President, Early Stage Practice
Lauren is a senior specialist and focuses on consumer tech. Passionate about supporting founders and mentors several from under-represented backgrounds.

Make Next Happen Now - Jump start your business

 
The banking, tools, expertise and connections to help you accelerate growth. 
 

Focus

 
We specialise in the Innovation Economy. It's what we've done for nearly 40 years. It's what we know. Start with us and we'll take you from Ambition to Beyond Imagination.
 

Connections

 
With nearly 40 years in the industry, we are well connected to key players in the tech ecosystem with experience in supporting companies from start up to unicorn status. 
What we do: 

Leverage our relationships with VCs, Accelerators & Investors
  • Founder and investor networking events
  • Corporate connections
  • International businesses seeking tech partners 
 

Knowledge

 
Growing a startup is hard work and there's a lot of specialist knowledge involved. In addition to our experts, we've curated a set of content programmes that will support you through your key milestones.
What we do:
  • Receive guidance and insights about growing your startup
  • Webinars with experts
  • Regular "Meet the Investor" VC sessions

State of the Markets EMEA H1 2021


2021 has seen a dramatic rebound with record venture capital investment into Technology and Life Science companies in Europe in the first half of 2021.
Key takeaways include:

● EMEA’s VC Ecosystem is Booming
● Number of EMEA Exits Accelerating
● United Kingdom VC funding is at record investment

Omnichannel retail is a strategic focus as US online sales reached over $200B in 2021


The Future of Retail highlights the most significant trends facing retail today. Investments are up, and we are seeing strategic M&A partnerships that are changing the way consumers interact with brands. Here are three takeaways from the report.
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"The landscape continues to evolve as customer behaviours change. The opportunity this brings for innovation is limitless."

Bailey Morrow
Managing Director, Consumer Internet & Frontier Tech
Silicon Valley Bank UK

Banking solutions tailored for innovation businesses

 
Whatever your stage of business, SVB has a comprehensive set of banking products and solutions that are designed to help support your business scale and grow for success. 
 

Cash Management Solutions

Effectively plan, monitor and manage your cash with our range of solutions.  Learn more
 

Financing Solutions

Fund your growth cost-effectively whilst maintaining control. Learn more
 

Foreign Exchange

Leverage tailored strategies to manage currency exposure and volatility. Learn more
 

Venture Debt

Fund more time, resources and progress - while minimising equity dilution. 
 

US Expansion

Our connections enable smooth expansion into a top global market.

Are you ready to kick-start your journey with SVB?

 

Are you ready to kick-start your journey with SVB?
Current client? Contact your Relationship Manager to learn more.

Become a client

We go beyond banking solutions to support your success

 
Whatever your stage of business, SVB has a comprehensive set of banking products and solutions that are designed to help support your business scale and grow for success.
 

Networking and Roundtable Events

Opportunities to network with your peers, investors and industry icons by attending SVB dinners and happy hours that are open exclusively to SVB clients.
 

Product Support

Take advantage of our treasury management expertise to learn about options, so you can help determine what might work best for your company – whether how to finance growth or to position yourself to attract investors. Learn more
 

Events

Access to gain valuable connections, insights and key learnings for your business and industry at exclusive SVB curated client events. Learn more
 

Market Risk Solutions

Services available that can support your business as you look for options to help protect your international revenues, move money across borders safely and cost-effectively, and help manage your risk. Learn more

We help support businesses at every stage


With over 35 years of experience, SVB UK has products, services and deep expertise that can help support your business as you strive to reach the next stage of growth.
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Core banking and financial services whether you are an early stage startup or scaling to Series A.

 

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