
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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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
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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
Replying to @ourlynchpin
Well it won't be long until you have a similarly lush lawn - all the gear!
Replying to @ourlynchpin
Is that your lawn? What’s your secret? Looks like a a well kept golf course!
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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
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.
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…
Tom Butterworth retweeted
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
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Congrats Dan! You have been an honorary Brit for years, but now it’s official!
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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?






















