Bridge Bank
Western Alliance's tech bank for funds and startups.
Fund FinanceFirmUnited States
Target market
Venture funds and technology companies nationwide
Geography
United States
Overview
Bridge Bank, founded in San Jose in 2001 and part of Western Alliance Bancorporation since 2015, banks technology companies and the venture funds that back them, providing capital-call lines to VC and PE funds alongside venture debt and startup banking. It picked up meaningful fund-banking share after the 2023 regional-banking turmoil reshuffled the sector.
Key facts
- Founded in San Jose in 2001; part of Western Alliance since 2015
- Dedicated fund-banking group serving VC and PE managers
- Also lends venture debt to technology companies
- Backed by Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL)