Tom Butterworth

Head of Client Lifecycle Management @HSBCInnovation formally SVB UK. Working with the most innovative companies, entrepreneurs & funds in the world. My views.

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

I’m buying all my Christmas presents (and possibly all future presents) from Curry’s. This is simply excellent.

[Thumper @ThumperLive]

This is simply outstanding from Currys. American Psycho, but with Air Fryers 😂

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

Such sad news. Steve was truly one of the legends of the UK tech scene - very much there from its early days and broke so many of the biggest stories. Will be sadly missed.

[Amy Lewin @amyrlewin]

News I never wanted to be sharing 💔

Legendary tech journalist Steve O'Hear has died. Steve was a friend and mentor to many of us at Sifted, and we'll dearly miss him.

https://t.co/ln4vJvwU7X

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

We’re excited to launch a new database for the UK’s #innovation ecosystem in partnership with @dealroomco.

The platform provides a comprehensive single view of the UK ecosystem.

Dive into the website and data by visiting https://t.co/7PKE9Sx4dE

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

Nominations for the @UKtech_awards 2023 close on Friday. Be sure to nominate the exceptional individuals & companies in your network.

We’re excited to be the mainline sponsor & are looking forward to celebrating later in the year

Nominate here: https://t.co/s6iG2BYLEc #UKTech23

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

It’s been a week since we began a new chapter as HSBC Innovation Banking.

It was an honour to unveil the new brand to the world at @LDNTechWeek alongside @RishiSunak & @Jeremy_Hunt.

Watch the video below to see some of our highlights from last week.
#LTW2023

[Daniel Glazer @DanielCGlazer]

Just released: Startup Genome’s 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

For the 4th straight year:

1. Silicon Valley
2. (tied) London and NYC

Access the report here: https://t.co/pBNsGdHyhs

Great way to wrap up London Tech Week 2023! https://t.co/NtMoivqROz

[Simon Bumfrey SVB @SimonBumfrey]

Great experience listening & chatting to innovation leaders @Founders_Forum. Key themes, AI, Quantum, Cleantech, EdTech, CyberSecurity, Life Sciences and investor appetite firmly on the agenda

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

An incredible two days of curated events, content & ecosystem networking at @Founders_Forum London 2023.
Delighted to showcase the new @HSBCInnovation brand as a proud sponsor & thank you to @brenthoberman, @carolyndawson_ & your team for being a great partner.

[Brian Chesky @bchesky]

In 2009, we raised $615,000 at a $3M post-money valuation

If you're raising money, don't get discouraged

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

@ourlynchpin Well it won't be long until you have a similarly lush lawn - all the gear!

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

Great to bring together key partners in the #innovation ecosystem to unveil our new brand at a pre #LTW2023 breakfast event.

We welcome the support from @jeremy_hunt as he celebrates this opportunity for the innovation economy.

#HSBCInnovationBanking #HSBC

[HSBC Innovation Banking @HSBCInnovation]

Today, we’re so excited to announce our new brand, HSBC Innovation Banking - the new name for @SVB_UK.

#HSBC
#HSBCInnovationBanking
#innovation

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

@rsohoni @seedcamp Ha! That early exposure to the ecosystem genuinely changed my life! I remember giving out iPod Shuffles to the 6 winners at '09 - incredible growth since then and so pleased for you and the team.

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

Congrats to the whole team @seedcamp! Truly one of the OGs - one of the 1st networking events I attended was Open Coffee in '08 and the 1st demo day I attended was Seedcamp '09 (in a UCL lecture theatre!). Playing it forward is an understatement. Amazing news for the ecosystem.

[Amy Lewin @amyrlewin]

NEW: @seedcamp raises its 6th fund, at double the size of its last, to "defend" its positions in startups for longer.

I spoke to @rsohoni @SiaHouchangnia & @Natashalytton about what's changed since the last fund:

https://t.co/NSdJsBdzC9

[SVB UK is now HSBC Innovation Banking UK @SVB_UK]

Whether you're a first-time #founder or a seasoned #entrepreneur, #termsheets are an important stage of securing #VC investment 💰

Today we've published @SVB_UK’s Venture Capital Term Sheet Guide, authored by @GlenWaters9.

Read it here ➡️https://t.co/vPLgXgdzL0

[SVB UK is now HSBC Innovation Banking UK @SVB_UK]

Great to be a sponsor of @UKTNofficial’s non-equity financing guide.

Demystify the world of #debtfinancing in this new guide, with great insights from @SVB_UK’s Head of Venture & Growth Banking, Sonya Iovieno.

[SVB UK is now HSBC Innovation Banking UK @SVB_UK]

One week until our Festival of Funding #ParentsinTech edition 👶 🌱 🤖 🦄
Hear what it takes to balance career & family ambitions from @JuneAngelides, @JamesJHenderson, @SarahJWerner, @checkwarner, @FogelDavid, @eeesteele & more...

Sign up to attend https://t.co/TfNPyu4DjG

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

@DanielCGlazer Congrats Dan! You have been an honorary Brit for years, but now it’s official!

[Tom Butterworth @TechBanker]

@fstonehythedc Hi - I went to log the missed collection, but I can’t per the below photo. This isn’t accurate as the bin was put out the night before and I suspect all the neighbours did the same as their brown bins and xmas trees are also outside their houses - please can you arrange?