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From TechCrunch: “As the specter of climate change looms, companies that have the best shot at reducing emissions could snag a significant portion of the climate tech market.” Check out the full article for a look at the types of #startups featured on the new 50 by 2050 list from Congruent Ventures + SVB.

Our team had a fantastic time at #SaaStr2024! Big thanks to the SaaStr team and to everyone who attended our events or stopped by the SVB VC Lounge 💙🙌 #SaaStr #SaaStrannual #YesSVB Jason M. Lemkin 

We are excited to bring together a dynamic group of women business leaders for a day of candid and authentic conversations. Join us at the SVB Experience Center later this month to hear Paige Hendrix Buckner, Nicole Quinn, Fiona Tang, Michelle Draper and Tosh E. discuss how they built their careers and what they learned along the way. More info: https://lnkd.in/gbBsE6sN All Raise Him For Her Lightspeed

Thrilled to unveil the new 50 by 2050 list we co-authored with Congruent Ventures. The list highlights the climate tech companies that are pioneering the carbon reduction solutions that will enable a net zero future. While climate change is daunting, we are encouraged by the entrepreneurial energy that is rising to meet the challenge. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gAtbcZpt #climatetech #innovation

We had a fantastic time at the SVB LA #AI Showcase! Hosted at USC, the event brought together a great group of AI founders, investors and other members of the LA #startup ecosystem. Thanks to everyone who attended and congrats to GrayMatter Robotics, Squint + Hireguide for taking home the top honors from our pitch competition 🏆 Ronnie Harris II Maximilian Montano Gerald Brady Emma Eschweiler Kelly Douglas Kovaleski Ariyan Kabir Devin Bhushan Scott Parish

Looking forward to attending SaaStr 2024 next week! As part of the conference, SVBers Renuka Kumar, CFA and Ben Maitland-Lewis are hosting a conversation about how SaaS #startups can build high-performing sales teams. Be sure to attend Renuka + Ben's session and check out the SVB VC Lounge if you are a founder or investor. https://lnkd.in/gP6i2vD7 Jason M. Lemkin #SaaStr #SaaStr2024

Congrats to all the SVB clients on Forbes’ 2024 Next Billion-Dollar #Startups list. The future is bright! We are proud to support #founders as they scale their company from an idea to a $1B+ unicorn and beyond.

2024 has seen an uptick in #healthcare venture investment as extended diligence timelines and conservative deals are making investors more confident. This activity marks the strongest start to a year outside of the 2021-22 investment boom, laying the foundation for a healthy private market. Read the #SVBHealthcare team's new report for a full update: https://lnkd.in/gi_q-4zP

Excited to announce that the SVB Fundraising Workshop on 9/10 will feature Niko Bonatsos from General Catalyst! Join us virtually or in-person to hear Niko and SVBer Bo Ren discuss how #startups can raise venture funding in today’s market. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gSWjWieM