Innovation Banking

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Custom solutions focused on growth-stage companies.

As a local bank with a lending group focused solely on the financial needs of growth-stage companies, we are the ideal resource for innovative companies who are looking for a strategic partner committed to their success.

Our team of experienced bankers takes an individualized, holistic approach to creating customized banking and financing solutions that fit the specialized needs of our innovative portfolio companies.

The Innovation Banking Group has deep domain expertise working with Technology (SaaS, Tech-enabled Services, Digital Media), Life Sciences and Healthcare IT companies. As a result, we can apply financial and strategic expertise to the unique challenges these businesses face as they scale.

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When you need a banker, not just a bank.

Quantitative and qualitative factors contribute to a company’s success. That’s why our credit decision process is different—we go beyond the balance sheet—assessing a company’s business model, management team, market opportunities and investor base. Our Innovation Banking team is highly accessible, agile and responsive, ensuring that you’ll have the financing resources when you need them.

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Credit solutions focused on innovators.

As your strategy partner, we can provide non-traditional financing structures and end-to-end banking services tailored to your company and employees.