Insights

Business Banking Insights

Great banking relationships begin with outstanding products and services. But it’s the combination of knowledge and sector-specific expertise at Bridge Bank that brings our clients a competitive advantage. In Insights, we’ve assembled smart thinking from our bankers who work to stay ahead of the curve across a wide range of industries. It’s one more way our highly experienced bankers are committed to knowing more and doing more for our clients.

Insights

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How to Choose a Business Bank Tailored to Your Needs

Mike Lederman, senior managing director in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Group

Podcast: The State of Banking with Senior Managing Director in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Group, Mike Lederman

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When Is Your Startup Ready for an Accelerator? A Conversation With Techstars and OneSeven Tech – Part 1

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South Bay Regional Intelligence Report - Spring 2023

Get a clear view on the economic landscape with the Beacon Economics South Bay Regional Intelligence Report presented by Bridge Bank. The report provides insights on the current economic trends for the South Bay region, California and the U.S.

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Today’s Financing Climate: What to Know Now

Our bankers can help you stay informed about solutions and services that can keep your business moving forward in a changing financing environment.

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Business Owners Can Plan Their Exits Using These Strategies

Bridge Bank recently convened a panel of experts to discuss how business owners can successfully exit their businesses, whether through a sale, inheritance or new management.

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Understanding Venture Debt Funding for Life Sciences Companies

Venture debt is a type of debt financing obtained by early and growth-stage companies and is typically used as a complementary method to equity financing.

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How the Right Bank Can Serve Your Startup: 5 Considerations in Today’s Environment

In today’s environment, startups have evolving banking needs, and finding the right fit for your startup depends on your company’s unique needs. These five considerations can help your startup choose the right bank to set you up for success.

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Foreign Exchange Hedging Policy Client Advisory

All companies operating internationally will be exposed to foreign currency exchange (FX) risk. Financial derivatives are products that can be utilized to reduce the impact.

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Asset-Based Lending: Advantages and Examples

There are many ways of raising the capital needed to grow a business, yet many companies default to a traditional cash flow-based loan. Asset-based lending is a lesser-known financing option that may make more sense.

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Understanding Asset-Based Lending and Its Benefits for Your Business

Even though a business generates significant assets it may still experience cash shortages. It may grow so rapidly that the company’s cash flow is not aligned with traditional borrowing requirements.

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Mitigating Money Transfer Fraud in M&A

Latham & Watkins’ Bret Stancil and Bridge Bank’s Heather Kelly discuss the steps dealmakers can take to ensure that merger consideration is delivered to payees in an age of widespread fraud risk.

Debt Strategies for Venture-Backed Startups

Recently, Mike Lederman, senior managing director in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Group, met up with Smart Brevity Studio to discuss debt strategies and the benefits of venture debt for startups.