For Founders
From Scale to IPO and Beyond
You’re scaling fast, and the stakes rise with every round. We’re here to help you build a strategic finance function with the platform and team that knows what success looks like.
Built for Growth-Stage Teams
We’re a full-service commercial bank built for the shift from building momentum to driving results. Whether you're expanding go-to-market, launching new products, or preparing for strategic financing, we provide the tools and expertise to help you grow confidently.
500+
leading, high-growth startup clients
$10B+
in loan commitments, supporting innovation across sectors and stages
125+
client-facing professionals in every major U.S. tech market
Our Capabilities
What CEOs and finance teams need to scale with clarity and control.
Advanced cash management.
Earn a high yield with access to FDIC protection through ICS®¹ via IntraFi® while maintaining access to funds. Direct connections to accounting and ERP systems as well as third-party applications powered by Plaid.
Financing options for every stage.
From venture debt to working capital facilities, we offer solutions for runway extension, growth initiatives, acquisitions, and day-to-day operations. We work across every stage to allow you to scale further.
The right network for growth.
Tap into our curated network of founders, venture investors and experienced operators, connecting you with the relationships and insights you need to scale faster.
Venture Banking Sectors
Delivering tailored solutions to fuel innovation and growth across a broad spectrum of industries.
Insights
Updates and perspective on market trends from Stifel Bank.
Growth Banking Tools
Our infrastructure powers your company through the most demanding stages of growth.
ICS®¹ Cash Protection
Access FDIC insurance coverage for high balances while working with one institution.
Support for Founder Liquidity
Guidance and structures to inform secondaries and early equity planning.
Connect to Stifel Investment Banking
Scaling companies don’t just need banking—they need an ally with institutional depth. Stifel connects you directly to its investment banking platform, giving you seamless access to:
- Private Placements – Capital raising tailored to your growth trajectory.
- M&A Advisory – Guidance through acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
- Capital Markets – Access to public and private market financing to accelerate scale.
- Equity Research – Proprietary insights across 1,900+ public companies to inform smarter decisions.
With Stifel, you gain more than a bank—you gain a relationship that scales with you, backed by 135+ years of strength and stability.
Built for Long-Term Scale
We support teams driving sustainable expansion through new markets, multi-product development, and long-term strategic planning.
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¹To view the list of banks in the IntraFi network, visit www.intrafi.com/network-banks. Certain conditions must be satisfied for “pass-through” FDIC deposit insurance coverage to apply. Deposit placement through an IntraFi service is subject to the terms, conditions, and disclosures in applicable agreements. Deposits that are placed through an IntraFi service at FDIC-insured banks in IntraFi’s network are eligible for FDIC deposit insurance coverage at the network banks. The depositor may exclude banks from eligibility to receive its funds. To meet conditions for pass-through FDIC deposit insurance, deposit accounts at FDIC-insured banks in IntraFi’s network that hold deposits placed using an IntraFi service are titled, and deposit account records are maintained, in accordance with FDIC regulations for pass-through coverage. Although deposits are placed in increments that do not exceed the FDIC standard maximum deposit insurance amount (“SMDIA”) at any one bank, a depositor’s balances at the institution that places deposits may exceed the SMDIA before settlement for deposits or after settlement for withdrawals. The depositor must make any necessary arrangements to protect such balances consistent with applicable law and must determine whether placement through an IntraFi service satisfies any restrictions on its deposits. IntraFi and ICS are registered service marks of IntraFi LLC. IntraFi is not an affiliate of Stifel Bank.