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Technology Startup Banking

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The Right Bank for Startups

It all starts with the right bank. Founders benefit from working with our experienced, tech-focused team that understands the growing pains and opportunities of entrepreneurs, startups and emerging growth companies.

Our Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account1 is specifically designed for technology, life sciences and innovation startups looking for a bank that offers all the important add-ons and extras for pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Robust online and mobile platforms let you bank from anywhere, backed by the relationship-based, personalized service and long-term strength Bridge Bank is known for.

Banking with Benefits

The best banks for startups focus on one thing: you. A startup bank should be much more than just a place to stash funds and check balances. It can be a resource to make the most of your time and money as you build your company’s future.

Startup Banking Checking Account

No monthly account maintenance fees or fees for online wire transfers, mobile deposits or ACH transactions.2

Business Checking Accounts

Startup Banking Money Market Account Introductory Rate3

5.25% Annual Percentage Yield (interest rate of 5.13%)4 on balances as low as $2,500 for new Startup Banking clients. 

Business Money Market Accounts

One-time Bonus on a New Checking Account5

Earn a one-time $500 credit on a new Startup Banking checking account by maintaining an average monthly balance of $50,000 for three months.

Visa® Commercial Credit Cards6

Qualify for our credit card specifically designed for early-stage startups with a minimum cash balance of $25,000.

Credit Card for Startups

Mobile & Online Banking7

Founders who work from anywhere and everywhere need the flexibility our mobile and online banking platforms deliver.

Mobile & Online Banking

Relationship Banking

We’re known for relationship-based, personalized service. You have an experienced, go-to banker and access to a team committed to growing with you.

Connect with a Relationship Banker

Bridge Bank Startup Banking Partners

Our founder-friendly Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account connects you to tools, savings and advice from Bridge Bank and our network of select partners across the tech ecosystem, ranging from cloud services and HR/Payroll support to marketing tools, CRM options and more.

The Amazon Web Services logo
The Google Cloud Services logo
The Rippling company logo
The Zendesk company logo
The Kruze Consulting logo
The Ennobble company logo
The Firstbase company logo
The Next company logo
Founder Shield's company logo
Rocket company logo
The Hireflow company logo
The FlexTeam company logo
The CLA company logo
LTSE Equity company logo
The Justworks company logo
The Cognition IP company logo
The Freshworks company logo
The Mixpanel company logo
The Taxtaker company logo
The Levitate Foundry company logo
The Vouch company logo
The Vidya Law Group company logo
The Forcastr company logo
The Early Growth company logo
The Punch Financial company logo
The Decko company logo
Flux Bucket Company Logo
The Puzzle company logo
The Clerky company logo
The Smith Shapourian Mignano company logo
The OneSeven Technology logo
The Burkland & Associates company logo
The Eton Venture Services company logo
The Thrive Mind Collaborative company logo
The Marpe Finance company logo
The Cake Equity company logo
The Haven company logo
Propeller Industries company logo
512 Financial company logo
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Startup Banking Team

You want a highly experienced, tech-focused bank with staying power that understands your pain points and offers you a world of resources. Bridge Bank delivers.

Tap into a one-on-one, consultative and value-added banking relationship that scales with you, from early stage to growth stage, pre-IPO and beyond. From milestone to milestone, we provide tailored business banking resources you’ll need across every part of your company’s life cycle.

Access to senior leadership with long-term experience underwriting venture-funded companies unlocks our full slate of intellectual resources, experience and capabilities.

With customized debt facilities and a full suite of treasury management capabilities, we’ve designed a suite of banking services that grow with your needs. Startups benefit from working with Bridge Bank from inception.
 

Bridge Bank Startup Banking Director Kelly CavigliaKelly Caviglia, director, Startup Banking for Bridge Bank, joins the Founders and Friends Podcast to discuss how Bridge Bank’s strategic approach to banking and finance is a game-changer for startups.

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With roots in Silicon Valley, Bridge Bank has offices stretching across U.S. innovation hubs. You'll find a wide array of tech banking solutions to meet your startup's finance needs, right now and at any stage. 

 

Bridge Bank Headquarters

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San Jose, CA 95113
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1. Bridge Bank’s Startup Banking (“Startup Banking”) products and services are specifically designed for start-up technology, life sciences and innovation companies who have not raised institutional equity rounds of funding. Eligibility requirements apply to all client participation is subject to Bank approval. Startup Banking benefits are available for 3 years from the date the Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account is opened or until the client has obtained institutional funding, whichever occurs earlier (“Startup Banking Introductory Period”). Following the expiration of the Startup Banking Introductory Period, standard rates and fees, as disclosed in the then-current Analyzed Business Checking Account Information and Fee Schedule, will apply.  Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account is a non-interest bearing account and Startup Banking clients are ineligible to receive earnings credits on the Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account during the Startup Banking Introductory Period. Additional fees or charges may apply based on the products or services selected. Please contact your Relationship Manager for additional details. 
2. Monthly maintenance fees, excluding ZBA Master fees, online wire transfer fees, mobile deposits and ACH transactions are waived during the Startup Banking  Introductory Period. Other fees or charges may apply based on the products or services selected. Mobile deposits and ACH origination require enrollment in Business Online Banking. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Funds deposited through Mobile Deposit are subject to the Bank’s funds availability policy as outlined in the Deposit Account Agreement and Disclosure. Refer to disclosures provided at account opening and the Business Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.
3. Offer only available to new Western Alliance Bank customers who qualify and are approved for Startup Banking benefits. Must open a Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account and a Startup Banking Money Market Account (“MMA”) on or after July 1, 2024 to qualify for the promotional rate of 5.13% interest rate (5.25% Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”)). Contact your Relationship Manager for the most current rates on deposit balances. Rates are accurate as of July 1, 2024. The promotional interest rate and APY on the Startup Banking MMA may change at any time. New accounts will be eligible for the promotional rate for 12 months from the date the Startup Banking MMA is opened. The daily balance method is used to calculate interest on your account. This method applies a daily periodic rate to the principal in the account each day. Interest will be compounded monthly and will be credited to the account monthly. If the account is closed before interest is credited you may not receive the accrued interest. This account is on a monthly statement cycle. Offer may be modified or withdrawn without notice. Offer valid as of July 1, 2024.
4. Fees and/or withdrawals could reduce the earnings on the account. Withdrawal transaction limits apply. For additional terms and conditions, please refer to the Deposit Account Agreement and Disclosure provided at account opening.
5. Offer only available to new Western Alliance Bank customers who qualify and are approved for Startup Banking benefits. Must open a new Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking Account on or after July 1, 2024, deposit funds into the account within 30 days of account opening, and maintain an average monthly balance of $50,000.00 for 3 months following account funding to receive a one-time bonus in the amount of $500. The three-month qualification period starts the first day of the month following the date of account funding. Your account must be open when the bonus is credited. The bonus will be provided 60 days after client meets the requirements outlined above and credits to the qualifying Startup Banking Analyzed Business Checking. The value of this bonus will constitute taxable income to you. To the extent required by law, Western Alliance Bank may withhold tax or other amounts from the payment. Please consult your tax advisor, as neither Western Alliance Bank, its subsidiaries or affiliates, nor their employees provide tax advice. Offer valid as of July 1, 2024. Offer may be modified or withdrawn without notice. For additional terms and conditions, please refer to the Deposit Account Agreement and Disclosure provided at account opening.
6. All offers of credit are subject to credit approval. This card is issued by Western Alliance Bank pursuant to a license from Visa® USA Inc. Refer to terms and conditions for additional information. Currency conversion exchange rates may apply. 
7. Business Mobile Banking apps are available to all online banking customers. Features may vary based on device type. No additional fees to download the app; however, use of some features may incur charges. Mobile carrier message and data rates may apply.