Innovation Community

Venture Banking

Learn how our entrepreneurial culture and long-term vision make us the right banking partner for you.

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Where innovation grows

Stifel Bank is committed to supporting the innovation community. Focused on seed- through late-stage companies, we provide a dynamic platform of collaborative solutions for treasury management and lending. Our clients enjoy access to the broader capabilities of Stifel, including Investment Banking, Private Client Banking, and Wealth Management. Stifel’s Wealth Management services provided by Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated.

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The partners listed above are not affiliates of Stifel.

Venture Banking Sectors

Delivering tailored solutions to fuel innovation and growth across a broad spectrum of industries.

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Enterprise Software

Enterprise Applications | Enterprise Infrastructure | Artificial Intelligence | Cyber Security | Business Intelligence & Analytics

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Fintech

Fintech | Insurtech | Wealthtech | Proptech

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Frontier Tech

Aerospace | Industrial IoT | Defense | Mobility | Hardware Infrastructure | Consumer Electronic

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Consumer

B2B2C | Horizontal AI (Consumer) | Marketplaces | eCommerce | Digital Media | Gaming & eSports | Digitally Native Brands | EdTech | Social & Messaging | AdTech

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Digital Health

Health & Wellness Tools | Telemedicine | Health System Software | Remote Sensing & Wearables | Clinical AI tools

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Climate Tech

Renewable Energy | Food & Agriculture | Energy Transition | Recycle & Waste Management

We're proud to be a part of your journey

Get to know our clients, partners, and solutions.

Abstract Security
Amity Ventures
Arena Club
Carbon Robotics
ClickHouse
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Electric Hydrogen
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Jeenie
Omni
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Sprout Social
Stampli
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Ubiquity Ventures
Ujet
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Stifel Venture Banking is proud to sponsor the 
Notable. SMBTech 50 List. Congratulations to this year's honorees.
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“Unlike the largest lenders, we are still nimble and entrepreneurial enough to deliver the tailored service and care one would expect from a boutique firm."

Chris Reichert

CEO, Stifel Bank & Trust

Stifel 2023 Annual Report

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Stifel Venture Banking client: Data Grail deal
Seema Patel of Stifel Venture Bank with Datagrail
Stifel Venture Banking client: Carbon Robotics Deal
Minh Le and Robert Vogelsang of Stifel Venture Banking with Carbon Robotics
Stifel Venture Banking client: Stampli deal
Stifel Venture Banking - Jake Mosley and Claire Sullivan of Stifel Venture Banking with Stampli

Meet your Venture Banking team.

Our team is known for our superior level of service, passion, and entrepreneurial approach to banking. We’re committed to providing you with tailored solutions and sound business perspectives for generations to come.

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Build the future of innovation through Stifel Venture Banking

Discover opportunities to collaborate with cutting-edge startups and visionary founders, build strong relationships, and shape the future of innovation. Stifel Venture Banking is committed to supporting the innovation community from seed- through late-stage companies. Build your rewarding and dynamic career with us.  Check out our Open Positions or explore geographically in the key markets of New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.

Managing Director, Venture Banking, San Francisco
Assistant Vice President, Fund Banking, San Francisco
Managing Director, Venture Lending, New York
Associate, Venture Banking, Los Angeles
Senior Vice President, Fund Banking, San Francisco

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More than 130 years old and still thinking like a startup.

At Stifel, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources to help you address even the most complex needs. Stifel’s innovation community connects you with the full resources of our 9,000-person global financial firm.

Stifel’s long-term leadership drives the entrepreneurial culture of our firm, empowering associates to deliver for our clients through collaboration, innovation, and ingenuity. These collective efforts are demonstrated by the growth of our firm, our financial strength, and our nimble approach to opportunity. It’s quite simple. We believe that when we put you – our client – first, we put you in the best position to achieve success, however you may define it. Let’s connect to see how Stifel’s nimble, innovative approach to banking can help you and your company.

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