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First Citizens (Fund Banking)

Notable

Fund banking franchise built on the former SVB business.

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Target market
Venture and private-equity fund managers
Geography
North America

Overview

First Citizens operates a leading fund-banking business that provides capital-call (subscription) lines and related services to private-capital funds, built on the former Silicon Valley Bank platform it acquired. It is a core relationship lender to venture and private-equity managers.

Key facts

  • Acquired much of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023
  • Long-standing fund-banking and capital-call franchise
  • Serves VC and PE managers and their portfolio companies
  • Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina

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