Silicon Valley Bank - Capital Accesshttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=746http://www.svb.com/images/logo-svb-color.pngSilicon Valley Bankhttp://www.svb.com/FeedBurnerRss.aspx?type=publications&id=746Latest Publication Updates for Silicon Valley BankSVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccesshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesHow Your Bank Will EvolveScott Bergquist
Scott BergquistThis article in CFO.com explains why commercial banks have to diversify their risks, boost profit margins, and innovate in their legacy businesses.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/UYvT9OCXmc0/Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:16:18 GMT10737422244http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Bergquist/How_Your_Bank_Will_Evolve/Financing a Company the Startup WayScott Bergquist
Scott BergquistSelf-funding capital needs by aggressively managing cash and front-loading revenues — thereby removing the need for outside equity capital — is an attractive way to finance a business’s growth.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/IpaSUYP9dBk/Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:26:26 GMT8589934928http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Bergquist/Financing_a_Company_the_Startup_Way/Continued Rebound: Trends in Life Science M&AJonathan Norris
Jonathan NorrisContinued Rebound: Trends in Life Science M&A" examines merger and acquisition trends for private, venture capital-backed biotech and medical device companies. The analysis of the data shows positive momentum in life science exits, positioning life science as an attractive investment opportunity now and in the future.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/UJuBb1e-TIw/Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT10737419374http://www.svb.com/blogs/jnorris/ma-analysis-2012/First Mover Advantage: The Case for Investing in Life ScienceJonathan Norris
Jonathan Norris  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/oLlGnSmnFjs/Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:05:00 GMT10737419576http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Jonathan_Norris/First_Mover_Advantage__The_Case_for_Investing_in_Life_Science/How Commercial Banks Get to “Yes”: What happens behind the curtain of a business lender’s underwriting decisionScott Bergquist
Scott BergquistUnderstanding why and how banks arrive at their answers will greatly improve a company's chances of success when seeking a loan. Despite how attractive a borrower or transaction is, external macro and internal micro considerations can, and do, have an impact on bankers' decisions.  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/2HB-uboD708/Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:59:11 GMT10737419318http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Bergquist/How_Commercial_Banks_Get_to_Yes/Overseas Sales Risk: the Drain on Working CapitalScott Bergquist
Scott BergquistSelling internationally can tie up large amounts of capital, but there are ways to minimize the impact...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/Xb4LYPzfEJk/Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:00 GMT10737418415http://www.svb.com/blogs/sbergquist/overseas-sales-risk/The High Price of Cheap DebtScott Bergquist
Scott Bergquist

Leverage can be a powerful tool, but optimizing its application requires some calculus of cost versus benefit. Adding term debt or a revolving credit facility can lift a transaction size or working-capital liquidity beyond what precious equity capital can achieve alone. Finding that perfect, simple leverage tool is critical to a company's growth and future success. So, how can a CFO make the best decisions about debt for the business?

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  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/97eCAGNcnb0/Tue, 15 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT10737418624http://www.svb.com/Blogs/Scott_Bergquist/The_High_Price_of_Cheap_Debt/Trade Finance GuideThis guide is designed to outline the common techniques of export financing and to provide our SVB Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) clients with an overview of the services we provide for our clients selling overseas.&#160;&#160;<a href="http://www.svb.com/trade-finance-guide-2012/">Read More</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~4/DE37EK0cTHE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/DE37EK0cTHE/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT602http://www.svb.com/trade-finance-guide-2012/Video: Silicon Valley Bank Welcomes Grameen America to Silicon ValleyChristine Boylan Carr
Christine Boylan CarrAt a recent event hosted by Silicon Valley Bank, microfinance innovator Grameen America’s CEO Steve Vogel announced plans to open a Silicon Valley branch of his organization ...  Read More]]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/s_BI-F8IwsA/Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:43:24 GMT4294971788http://www.svb.com/blogs/ccarr/video_grameen-america/Join the Club: Financing for Major MilestonesIf your growing company is anticipating a important milestone on the horizon, such as an acquisition or a significant capital investment, you may benefit from a certain kind of syndicated loan.&#160;&#160;<a href="http://www.svb.com/Publications/Best-Practices/Capital-Access/Join-the-Club--Financing-for-Major-Milestones/">Read More</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~4/4UzmlgsZKoc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SVBFinancialGroup-CapitalAccess/~3/4UzmlgsZKoc/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT384http://www.svb.com/Publications/Best-Practices/Capital-Access/Join-the-Club--Financing-for-Major-Milestones/