Hardware & Frontier Technology

Breaking new ground at the frontier of what is imaginable. You have the vision, we bring the banking and expertise.

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Subsector Experience

Aerospace
Applied Robotics
Climate Tech
Consumer Electronics
Mobility & Logistics
Semiconductors

We help innovators tilt the field in their favour
 

Hundreds of bold companies choose to bank with SVB.

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

Tackle new financial and banking challenges - together

 

New complex technologies stretch possibilities and can pose financial and banking challenges. With SVB, you'll have a trusted advisor with strategic guidance and product support every step of the way.

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Bailey Morrow
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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
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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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Dominic Honmong
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Vice President, Early Stage Practice
One of the foundational hires at SVB UK, Dom combines a wealth of experience of the SVB platform and early stage technology companies.
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Andrew Hunter
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Managing Director, Corporate Finance
Andrew works with late stage, founder-led and VC backed companies that have reached profitability.
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Avisha Patel
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Senior Vice President
Avisha Patel is responsible for a diverse range of innovative clients in SVB’s Hardware & Frontier industry. She works closely with venture-backed companies to identify and implement the banking and debt solutions that will help them scale successfully.

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

Future of Robotics


Robotics is the latest advent in the multicentury trend toward the automation of production. The number of industrial robots, a key component of Industry 4.0, is accelerating. These machines are built by major multinationals and, increasingly, venture-backed startups.
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"An exciting opportunity to shape the future and push the boundaries of innovation."

Bailey Morrow
Managing Director, Consumer Internet & Frontier Tech
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.

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

 

See how SVB can help entrepreneurs like you with the best products, services and guidance.
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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Banking and financial services for managing cash flow and helping you gain traction to meet key milestones for Series B rounds and beyond.



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Comprehensive banking and financial services to help your company scale, go global or plan for a buyout.