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Entrants post-SVB era precipitated a thaw in the frozen venture debt market.

Securing venture debt is a challenge even for founders with name-brand backers as lenders get more aggressive on due diligence.

In the immediate aftermath of the collapse, the industry was ready for a shift to non-bank lenders. But it has now returned to borrowing from banks.

If you’re a founder who’s raised venture capital but your business is still pre-revenue, the glory days of securing a mortgage with Silicon Valley Bank or First Republic are over.

Western Technology Investment is eyeing $600 million for its 11th venture debt fund, per a regulatory filing.

Startups’ balance sheets aren’t looking as healthy as they did two years ago. The tough environment is prompting investors and lenders alike to offer different advice than founders might be used to hearing. Melissa Smith, managing director at JP Morgan, explains.

Private venture debt funds took market share from banks after the SVB crisis, but their dominance could prove to be temporary.

First Citizens Bank’s campaign to hold onto the equity-rich client base of Silicon Valley Bank seems to be paying off.

The earliest stages of the startup world have seen the sharpest contraction in venture lending.

US investor participation in European VC deals has come in lower than our analysts expected for this year and lower, so far, than in previous years.

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was a contributor to the challenging debt environment, but it was far from the only one.

We tracked five venture debt BDCs that posted solid earnings in Q1 due to higher base rates and favorable pricing trends, but a volatile market still poses risks to these lenders.

The lawsuit charges defendants with theft of confidential, proprietary and trade secret information, including details on SVB’s clients, loan book and salaries.

David Sabow, head of HSBC’s technology and healthcare business, talks about how the bank is building its tech practice and the opportunities to be found in today’s market.

Private equity finds some relief in add-ons acquisitions as the affordable debt supply dwindles, making large leveraged buyouts difficult to finance.

HSBC, Stifel and Moelis & Co. have added at least 50 senior bankers from Silicon Valley Bank since its collapse.

First Citizens Bancshares deposits jumped 57% in Q1 from $89 billion to $140 billion following its purchase of collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, catapulting the lender into the ranks of the top 20 US banks by assets.

As banks rein in lending amid liquidity concerns, private debt firms are eager to step in to fill the void.