John Lee

Director, Global Gateway, SVB Startup Banking @SVB_Financial. Bank global technology + life science companies. Build relationships w/ VCs + strategic partners.

[John Lee @johncjlee]

By integrating cash management workflows, early-stage companies can streamline the finance process, cut costs and boost overall efficiency. Read this article from @SiliconVlyBank to learn more: https://t.co/ONqARHDKEa

[John Lee @johncjlee]

The SVB Global Fund Banking Outlook provides an update on how VC/PE firms are navigating tariffs, current fundraising conditions, AI adoption and other recent trends. Read the report here: https://t.co/cUZ6CDEyU2 @SiliconVlyBank

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Excited for #SFTechWeek! The @SiliconVlyBank team is hosting and attending a bunch of great events throughout the week. Visit our site or reach out to your SVB contact to learn more: https://t.co/x84z3ydzCT

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Congrats to everyone on this year’s 2050 list! The annual list identifies the climate tech companies that are leading the charge on decarbonization: https://t.co/Cf6eCEJIY2 @SiliconVlyBank @congruentvc

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Congrats to all the companies on @Forbes’ 2025 #Cloud100 list! Proud to see so many @SiliconVlyBank clients on the cutting edge of cloud computing and AI. https://t.co/6lzzVq6G62

[Silicon Valley Bank @SiliconVlyBank]

We are fully committed to the innovation economy. With the strength and stability of @firstcitizens, we are continuing to deliver specialized lending and financial solutions for the innovators inventing the future.

Learn more: https://t.co/n7JQpNoxYS

[Vera Shokina @VeraShokina]

Still uncertain who will be the new owner of SVB, but we will be back to business tomorrow with 1) new CEO Timothy Mayopoulos 2) deposits fully guaranteered by US Treasury/FDIC & 3) with the same teams, dedication and committment to serve our clients. We will be doing our best to "business as usual" like it was before. Please reach out to your team or to me with any issues [email protected]. We appreciate your support in helping us get the business back on track.

[Mark Suster @msuster]

1/ More in the VC community need to speak out publicly to quell the panic about @SVB_Financial ... I believe their CEO when he says they are solvent and not in violation of any banking ratios & goal was to raise & strengthen balance sheet

[Jake Mendel @ijakemendel]

If you’re building in a regulated category (crypto, fintech, etc ) and your “bank” isn’t actually a bank — consider other options ASAP

Otherwise, risk getting the call that your accounts will be frozen/force closed because of underlying sponsor bank pressure.

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Excited to announce @SVB_Financial’s new partnership with @TegusHQ. Our pre-series A clients can now access free, custom sourced expert interviews. Register for our upcoming webinar to learn how to build your startup smarter using these expert calls! https://t.co/6nq9Z2Ycm5

[John Lee @johncjlee]

We’ve been hearing from founders that they need more support than ever right now. @SVB_Financial is here for startups through good times and bad. Check out our founder benefits and how we seek to go above and beyond as your bank https://t.co/QBXNJ71S71

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Fintech #startups from Brazil and Mexico are at the forefront of Latin America’s innovation economy https://t.co/X1qpNT6rQv @ahtsao @SVB_Financial

[John Lee @johncjlee]

.@SVB_Financial is here for founders through good times & bad. We’ve increased our MMA rate to 2% on the SVB #Startup MMA to help our clients conserve cash. Check out our SVB Startup MMA & other startup products/benefits ⬇️ https://t.co/TOKmbZ70Ts

[John Lee @johncjlee]

2021 was a historic year for early-stage venture funding and #startups were quick to put the money to work. Read @AngelList and @SVB_Financial’s new report for a look at the data. https://t.co/MZKrfkK75n

[John Lee @johncjlee]

2021 was a record year for the innovation economy with #VC investors deploying $333 billion. Read @SVB_Financial’s new State of the Markets report for a full update and a look at what to expect from the year ahead. https://t.co/KGZlo75QVX

[John Lee @johncjlee]

@ChiMarathon Do time qualifiers need to apply first come first serve for guaranteed entry, or can they apply anytime between October 26 and November 30?

[John Lee @johncjlee]

“Every market that SVB’s Global Gateway team focuses on is having a record year of activity.” - @ahtsao https://t.co/wttPQxgeKf

[Priya Rajan @PriyaRangarajan]

India’s SaaS ecosystem is 🚀. If you are 🇮🇳 #founders looking to scale globally, check out my article for things to consider as you build your 🌎 footprint! #saas #gtm #crossborder #venturelandscape ⁦ https://t.co/dEdKnSQTvq

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Join @techstars on 9/30 for a pitch deck workshop with @blakestrongarm and the opportunity to review your pitch with @SVB_Financial’s #Startup Banking team. https://t.co/qrmjzXJ0IU

[John Lee @johncjlee]

Great article for #startups on how to protect their intellectual property and patents https://t.co/DBgy4OYVHC @SVB_Financial @_jfigueiredo_