For nearly 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank has been dedicated to providing global financial services to some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the technology, life science, venture capital and premium wine industries. Our experience with these industries affords us a deep understanding of our clients' business models and a high level of comfort with the business cycles inherent to these dynamic markets.

Silicon Valley Bank offers a full range of sophisticated banking and investment services, but what sets us apart from other banks is our innovative approach and deep commitment to helping entrepreneurial companies of all sizes, and at all stages, grow their businesses around the world.

Over the years, we've built an unparalleled network of relationships with companies, service providers and venture capital. Silicon Valley Bank helps clients gain access to the right people and the right resources to achieve their goals.

Wine Division

When formed in 1994 to serve premium wineries and vineyards, Silicon Valley Bank's first wine industry office stood as the only banking office in the United States dedicated exclusively to the premium wine industry. Today Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division is the leading provider of financial services to wineries and vineyards in the western United States, with over 300 winery and vineyard clients, and growing, in Napa, Sonoma, the Central Coast of California, Oregon and Washington.

Silicon Valley Bank's premium wine specialists are a unique group they are experts in the wine industry and understand that the winemaking business is like few others. They have a thorough appreciation for the rewards that come from winemaking, but also understand the risks and challenges faced by vintners. You'll find that our team of 35 professionals is enthusiastic about helping you turn challenges into opportunities.