the smarter banking choice for growing technology companies®
We provide uniquely flexible financing solutions to companies in a wide variety of technology sectors. At every stage of growth — from inception through IPO and beyond — we are a leading financial resource to companies in Silicon Valley and across the nation who are focused on bringing new technologies to market.
Focused on Entrepreneurs
We believe in the risk takers, the game-changers and the disrupters — those committed to leveraging innovation to make the world a better place. And because we ourselves are entrepreneurs, we understand firsthand the challenges faced by young startups, allowing us to solve problems that other banks can’t even see. Entrepreneurs will drive the future economic growth of our economy — Bridge Bank provides the financial solutions to enable their success.
Private Equity and Venture Capital Networks
Bridge Bank is deeply rooted in the business community, and highly networked with firms throughout the country who provide venture capital and private equity investments to companies seeking the financial resources to grow. We’ve partnered with a wide range of investors on deals of various sizes, from mergers and acquisitions to corporate buyouts and IPOs. Yet, we remain committed to building relationships that endure beyond financial transactions.
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Unique Debt Financing Solutions
It’s not just the financial products we offer that make us unique, although our capabilities match or exceed those of larger institutions. Rather it’s the way we custom-tailor financial solutions to each client’s unique situation that makes Bridge Bank different than any other financial resource. So whether you need venture debt, a new revolving line of credit, or an asset-based lending solution, Bridge Bank has the capacity and tools to make it happen.
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With roots in the Silicon Valley, our bankers understand the business banking tools and solutions tech entrepreneurs and startups need throughout all stages of the growth cycle. Mike Lederman of Bridge Bank's Technology Banking Group joined the Founders & Friends podcast to talk about common challenges tech companies face when they look for a banking resource. Listen as they discuss how a bank with experience in the sector can be an advantage to technology companies by providing unique lending solutions, making connections to other resources, and more. LISTEN NOW |
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Financial Solutions
Credit Solutions*
Working Capital Lines of Credit. This flexible revolving line of credit may be utilized to support increasing assets in a growing company. Lines may be formula-based or non-formula-based depending upon your business needs, and may help conserve cash and improve relationships with suppliers.
Equipment Financing. Bridge Bank provides term loans to finance purchase of equipment, acquisition of product lines or business operations, tenant or leasehold improvements, permanent additions to working capital, and to refinance existing debt.
Bridge Loans. Bridge loans provide short-term working capital that will bridge a company to a well-defined liquidity/equity event.
Growth Capital/Venture Debt. Venture debt allows companies to leverage their equity capital while adding “runway,” thereby providing the dual benefit of reduced dilution and the potential to achieve greater step-ups in valuation between equity rounds. Venture debt provides flexibility not found with investors.
Corporate Credit Cards. A line of credit can be established for the purpose of issuing individual corporate credit cards. This allows for effective control of corporate purchases, travel and entertainment expenses and provides management complete flexibility in issuing and canceling cards as needed.
Asset-Based Lending Solutions. In keeping with our mission to accommodate a client’s unique needs, we offer asset-based lending in addition to traditional corporate banking solutions.
Other Financial and Cash Management Solutions
Checking and Money Market Accounts, Funds Transfer, Foreign Exchange and Currency Hedging, Business eBanking (full suite of online banking services), Smart Deposit Express (remote deposit), Bridge Investment Services*, Merchant Card Services, Lockbox, Global Cash Management, and more.
Merchant Services are provided by TransFirst, a TSYS Company under an agreement with Western Alliance Bank. *Nondeposit investment products are not insured by the FDIC, are not obligations of, or guaranteed by Bridge Bank or Western Alliance Bank; and will subject the purchaser to investment risk, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.Featured Client Case Study
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TwitterOur Life Sciences group is pleased to announce that Innovative Health has upsized their credit facility to $9MM. Innovative Health is committed to helping #healthcare realize the potential of medical device #reprocessing, enabling hospitals to provide better care through savings. pic.twitter.com/bMFiLdLyyMHappy birthday, #America! Your friends at Bridge Bank wish everyone a safe and joyous celebration. REMINDER: In observance of #IndependenceDay2019, our offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. pic.twitter.com/twQjmCVei1We would like to congratulate our client, @KIXEYE , on their recent acquisition by Stillfront. Kixeye is a leading gaming developer that makes games for gamers by gamers. Their hit titles include Battle Pirates, War Commander, and VEGA Conflict. pic.twitter.com/9RpoQ7zL13This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who lost their lives while serving our country. REMINDER: In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. pic.twitter.com/QNA7r5hpv4We are beaming with pride in recognizing this amazing accomplishment of our client, Jessie Wooley-Wilson, CEO of @DreamBox_Learn. Congratulations, @jessieww, on winning the Big Tech CEO of the Year Award at the 2019 GeekWire Awards! #DreamBox youtu.be/WRHuuyPSAfg - about 3 months 1 week agoOur Technology banking group is pleased to announce their latest banking relationship with Touch of Modern, the leading e-commerce app for men to discover cutting edge products, and named one of the 500 fastest growing companies in America by the Inc. 5000 two years in a row. pic.twitter.com/4HfbJVYJaZ#HappyStPatricksDay from your friends at Bridge Bank! pic.twitter.com/udzjgSHHn2Our technology banking group is pleased to announce their latest client relationship with @humanyze, a company that has used breakthroughs in #datascience, #AI, and #machinelearning and built organizational metrics and an analytics software platform for global 1000 companies. pic.twitter.com/zayjjFTcX3Do you remember when you joined Twitter? We do! #MyTwitterAnniversary pic.twitter.com/XJnaNZ2d0A“We would like to #congratulate our client, @geteero , on their recent acquisition by @amazon. @geteero is the company that built the first home Wi-Fi system to blanket your home in fast, secure, and reliable Wi-Fi.” pic.twitter.com/Mr9NkHNnHJBridge Bank is a proud sponsor of this week’s #WomensPESummit (Mar. 13-15), which will be bringing together over 550 #privateequity and #venturecapitalists for powerful discussions and uninterrupted networking.Spring forward on March 10 at 2 a.m. when #DaylightSavingTime begins. pic.twitter.com/indQ87Fo2WNOTICE: All Bridge Bank offices will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of #PresidentsDay pic.twitter.com/TDy6fglKMF“Our Life Sciences Group is pleased to announce their latest transaction with @VeranMedical. Veran helps doctors in the early detection of lung cancer and provides precision guidance to deliver potentially lifesaving therapy.” pic.twitter.com/kdE4kjlsYk"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." ~Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK NOTICE: All Bridge Bank offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. pic.twitter.com/iLTBf6IuxeOur Life Sciences Group will be in San Francisco, during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference #JPM19, the epicenter of where healthcare kicks off and sets the tone for the year. To learn more about how we help the life sciences community, visit bridgebank.com/lifesciences - about 7 months 2 weeks ago#HappyNewYear! We wish you peace, joy, and prosperity in 2019. NOTICE: All Bridge Bank offices will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. pic.twitter.com/rMJXOSDmMdFrom all of us here at Bridge Bank, we wish you a #MerryChristmas! NOTICE: All Bridge Bank offices will close at 3 p.m. on December 24th and remain closed through December 25th in observance of Christmas. pic.twitter.com/yVBCqUGnqSWe would like to congratulate our client @Vapotherm on their recent IPO announcement. Vapotherm provides noninvasive ventilatory support to treat patients of all ages suffering from respiratory distress. They are currently listed on the #NYSE under “VAPO.”We give our thanks to you and your loved ones this #Thanksgiving holiday. NOTICE: All Bridge Bank offices will be closed on November 22nd and 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/2pYzqY5C8wHonoring all who have served. We thank you. pic.twitter.com/aEmnInoP9HIn less than two weeks, we’ll be joining the more than 900 tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, premiere investors and key executives that will be attending the 2018 Venture Atlanta Conference #VA2018 ventureatlanta.org/conference/ - about 10 months 2 weeks ago@HiddenGeniusPro we were very excited to be a part of this celebration. Thank you for the opportunity! twitter.com/HiddenGeniusPr… - about 10 months 2 weeks agoIt’s time for the puck drop! Wishing the @SanJoseSharks another terrific season in tonight’s home opener. Let’s go #Sharks!"Our business customers are looking to grow. And Western Alliance is right there with them with increased capital and increased capacity." Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer ht.ly/VEfF30le3XB - about 10 months 2 weeks agoOur Capital Finance Group is excited to share that our client, Targeted Lease Capital, LLC., experts in equipment financing, has doubled the size of their credit facility. pic.twitter.com/YDV4Qa2j6x"The way we structure our credits is a point of pride in how we do business. It's part of why our customers see us as dependable and mutually supportive." Kenneth Vecchione, Chief Executive Officer ht.ly/M3ZO30l9R03 - about 10 months 3 weeks agoWe understand that no two businesses are exactly alike. That's why Western Alliance bankers tap a sophisticated suite of customizable banking products and services designed to help companies meet their unique goals. ht.ly/XgRy30l9QPL - about 11 months 2 days agoAll of us at Bridge Bank wish the @SanJoseSharks a great preseason game tonight against the Anaheim Ducks!Your friends at Bridge Bank wish everyone a safe and wonderful #LaborDay! REMINDER: In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 3. pic.twitter.com/KZT0XnTd21Our #LifeSciences team is delighted to share its most recent transaction with @OmniGuide, a manufacturer of advanced energy surgical systems. OmniGuide’s pursuit is better outcomes and a safer, more seamless surgical experience. pic.twitter.com/yrMKaMtDS5Bridge Bank is a proud sponsor of the @EastBayHaasAlum. Tonight they host their Annual Party welcoming new @BerkeleyHaas students. Alumni will also be present for stimulating conversation and networking. We send these students our best wishes as they embark on their journey.