Silicon Valley Bank's struggles spell further trouble for beleaguered tech startup market
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-09 18:07:31
Summary
SVB, a long-time provider of banking services and funding for tech startups, has been hit hard by the downturn in the tech financing market. The bank was forced to sell $21 billion worth of its securities at a $1.8 billion loss and raise $500 million from venture firm General Atlantic. SVB's intimate ties to the tech industry make it particularly sensitive to its boom-and-bust cycles, and its latest financial maneuvers are raising alarm bells among its client base. The bank's client cash burn has not moderated as expected, and total client funds have fallen for the last five quarters. Analysts are concerned about the deposit side of the bank's business, and Moody's has downgraded SVB's rating. Despite this, SVB remains optimistic about the future, pointing to the record high private equity and venture capital dry powder of $2.6 trillion in January.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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