Head of Client Lifecycle Management @HSBCInnovation formally SVB UK. Working with the most innovative companies, entrepreneurs & funds in the world. My views.
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I’m buying all my Christmas presents (and possibly all future presents) from Curry’s. This is simply excellent.
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.
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.
sifted.eu/articles/steve-ohe…
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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 grp.hsbc/6017uEvKV
ALT Dealroom.co & HSBC Innovation Banking UK Tech and Innovation Database
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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: uktech-awards.co.uk/nominati… #UKTech23
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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
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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: lnkd.in/eZdDDJue
Great way to wrap up London Tech Week 2023! lnkd.in/e6FZbi7H
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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
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.
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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.
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In 2009, we raised $615,000 at a $3M post-money valuation
If you're raising money, don't get discouraged
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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
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Today, we’re so excited to announce our new brand, HSBC Innovation Banking - the new name for @SVB_UK.
#HSBC
#HSBCInnovationBanking
#innovation
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.
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:
sifted.eu/articles/seedcamp-…
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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 ➡️linkedin.com/posts/svb-uk_sv…
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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.
Why choose non-equity financing as a #SME?
Discover how you could raise finance and maintain equity in your #business by reading our guide to non-equity #financing for SMEs.
➡️ lnkd.in/eFaJih7x 🔗
Sponsored by @weareuncapped, Sage, @SVB_UK.
#smes #nonequity #UKtech
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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 bit.svb.com/3jGjNrl
ALT Festival of Funding Parents in Tech Edition on Tuesday, February 21 @ 11am GMT
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European startups are on track to raise a record €20bn+ in venture debt in 2022. Founders are now savvier about fundraising, combining debt alongside equity financing. @Svb_UK's @sonyaiovieno1 shared her insights with @Siftedeu
sifted.eu/articles/claret-ve…
My sister-in-law @nicolekkennedy has the book launch of her second (SECOND!) novel at Searcys Champagne Bar in St Pancras Station tonight. I have been appointed ‘Hype Man’ for the evening - come and meet one of the UKs most exciting new authors and get a signed copy!
Coolest kit in the peloton by a country mile - great colab again @rapha @PALACELONDON – at Kassandra, Greece
Vive le Tour, and at long last, Vive les Femmes.
Our special Tour de France kit, bike, and other partner elements exists to celebrate the women’s Tour de France and elevate the voices, triumphs and struggles in women’s cycling.
📸: @rapha
This is so awesome and important for the ecosystem. Chapeau to the whole @localglobevc team! – at Folkestone, England
London VC @localglobevc has launched two new funds.
#1: Solar, will invest from Series D/E all the way up to IPO — and hold shares for as long as 10 years.
#2: Basecamp, will invest in other VCs.
I spoke to founder @cape about the growing empire:
sifted.eu/articles/localglob…
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So excited to welcome Tosh to @SVB_Financial and partner with her on this important work to leverage her expertise and push even harder to make positive changes in venture capital svb.com/news/company-news/sv… – at Pleasanton, CA