J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy
JPMorgan's post-SVB push into startup and venture banking.
Venture & Growth DebtProgramUnited States & international
Target market
Startups, growth-stage companies, VC funds and founders
Geography
United States & international
Overview
J.P. Morgan's Innovation Economy business banks and lends to startups, growth companies and their investors, built out aggressively after Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 collapse and JPMorgan's acquisition of First Republic. Led in part by former SVB Capital president John China, it had grown to roughly 12,000 startup clients and 550 dedicated bankers by 2026.
Key facts
- Built out after SVB's collapse and the 2023 First Republic acquisition
- ~12,000 startup clients and 550 bankers reported in 2026
- Co-led by former SVB Capital president John China