RAISE Global Summit 2025 Recap
Fund Banking | Venture Banking
Stifel Venture & Fund Banking proudly sponsored the 10th Annual RAISE Global Summit in San Francisco – an exclusive gathering for the next generation of venture capital firms and their limited partners. With more than 100 GPs and 330 LPs in attendance, the summit delivered two days of dynamic panels, roundtables, and networking designed to strengthen relationships and spark innovation across the venture ecosystem.
Stifel Venture and Fund Banking on the Main Stage
John DeMaio, Managing Director, presented on the main stage as part of the discussion on the future of venture banking.
“The next decade of venture and fund banking will be defined by agility and partnership,” said DeMaio. “Emerging managers need more than capital. They need strategic guidance and trusted relationships to navigate an evolving market.”
This perspective resonated throughout the summit, where conversations centered on LP-GP alignment, fundraising strategies, and innovation trends shaping venture capital.
Celebrating Connections
After the summit, RAISE attendees joined us for our Bowling Afterparty for a fun and engaging evening. It was the perfect way to celebrate the relationships and ideas created during the summit.
Looking Ahead
The summit underscored Stifel Bank, our commitment to supporting emerging managers, and driving the future of venture and fund banking. As the industry evolves, we remain focused on delivering solutions that empower GPs and LPs to thrive. Thank you to everyone who attended and to RAISE and Akkadian Ventures for their support in making a successful event for GPs and LPs to celebrate the future of Venture and Fund Banking.
Explore our insights on venture and fund trends.
Related Insights
Other articles designed to help you along your financial journey.
