Fintech

Driving finance innovation forward. You have the concept, we deliver the banking.

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Alternative Lending

Blockchain

Capital Market Technology

Insurtech

Payments

PropTech

Join the bank of choice for fintechs

Together we’re building the future of finance.

*All companies listed above are independent third parties and not affiliated with SVB Financial Group.

of the Forbes Fintech 50 bank with SVB

Our bankers leverage decades of combined real-world experience. (2021 UK)

Craig Fox

Managing Director, Fintech

Craig leads a team focused on providing banking and lending solutions to venture capital funded companies in the Financial Technology sector across EMEA.

Michaela Brady

Vice President, Global Markets

Michaela works closely with founders, C-level executives and investors to help them strategise the best paths forward for their businesses.

Clare Mitchell

Vice President

Clare supports clients from Seed to Series A. She is passionate about ensuring access to finance as a fundamental human right and works closely with companies that are driving real change.

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.

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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.

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What we do:

Receive guidance and insights about growing your startup
Webinars with experts
Regular "Meet the Investor" VC sessions

State of Fintech

Fintech is taking the financial industry by storm. Our report provides an overview of the current state of the fintech landscape including a view into investments by geography, fintech sectors, exits and revenue as well as a spotlight on payment facilitation.

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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 fintech takeaways include:

Fintech and E-Commerce companies form the majority of Unicorns in Europe
UK fintech received one of the largest rounds of VC funding in H1 2021
Wise, formally TransferWise, exited via IPO with the largest UK based valuation of £8bn
Fintech leads the German VC push

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SVB supports Wise in its ongoing growth

In May 2021, SVB provided Wise, formerly Transferwise, a new £160m capital facility to refinance existing debt.

"Innovation in financial services is making positive impacts on consumers, corporations and the world. SVB is helping power the future of finance."

Craig Fox
Director, Fintech
SVB, 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.

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Let's make financial services better - together.
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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.