Head of Client Lifecycle Management @HSBCInnovation formally SVB UK. Working with the most innovative companies, entrepreneurs & funds in the world. My views.

London
Joined March 2011
We’re excited to launch a new database for the UK’s #innovation ecosystem in partnership with @dealroomco. The platform provides a comprehensive single view of the UK ecosystem. Dive into the website and data by visiting grp.hsbc/6017uEvKV
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Nominations for the @UKtech_awards 2023 close on Friday. Be sure to nominate the exceptional individuals & companies in your network. We’re excited to be the mainline sponsor & are looking forward to celebrating later in the year Nominate here: uktech-awards.co.uk/nominati… #UKTech23
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It’s been a week since we began a new chapter as HSBC Innovation Banking. It was an honour to unveil the new brand to the world at @LDNTechWeek alongside @RishiSunak & @Jeremy_Hunt. Watch the video below to see some of our highlights from last week. #LTW2023
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Tom Butterworth retweeted
Just released: Startup Genome’s 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report For the 4th straight year: 1. Silicon Valley 2. (tied) London and NYC Access the report here: lnkd.in/eZdDDJue Great way to wrap up London Tech Week 2023! lnkd.in/e6FZbi7H
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Great experience listening & chatting to innovation leaders @Founders_Forum. Key themes, AI, Quantum, Cleantech, EdTech, CyberSecurity, Life Sciences and investor appetite firmly on the agenda
An incredible two days of curated events, content & ecosystem networking at @Founders_Forum London 2023. Delighted to showcase the new @HSBCInnovation brand as a proud sponsor & thank you to @brenthoberman, @carolyndawson_ & your team for being a great partner.
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An incredible two days of curated events, content & ecosystem networking at @Founders_Forum London 2023. Delighted to showcase the new @HSBCInnovation brand as a proud sponsor & thank you to @brenthoberman, @carolyndawson_ & your team for being a great partner.
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Tom Butterworth retweeted
In 2009, we raised $615,000 at a $3M post-money valuation If you're raising money, don't get discouraged
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Great to bring together key partners in the #innovation ecosystem to unveil our new brand at a pre #LTW2023 breakfast event. We welcome the support from @jeremy_hunt as he celebrates this opportunity for the innovation economy. #HSBCInnovationBanking #HSBC
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Today, we’re so excited to announce our new brand, HSBC Innovation Banking - the new name for @SVB_UK. #HSBC #HSBCInnovationBanking #innovation
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Whether you're a first-time #founder or a seasoned #entrepreneur, #termsheets are an important stage of securing #VC investment 💰 Today we've published @SVB_UK’s Venture Capital Term Sheet Guide, authored by @GlenWaters9. Read it here ➡️linkedin.com/posts/svb-uk_sv…
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Great to be a sponsor of @UKTNofficial’s non-equity financing guide. Demystify the world of #debtfinancing in this new guide, with great insights from @SVB_UK’s Head of Venture & Growth Banking, Sonya Iovieno.
Why choose non-equity financing as a #SME? Discover how you could raise finance and maintain equity in your #business by reading our guide to non-equity #financing for SMEs. ➡️ lnkd.in/eFaJih7x 🔗 Sponsored by @weareuncapped, Sage, @SVB_UK. #smes #nonequity #UKtech
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One week until our Festival of Funding #ParentsinTech edition 👶 🌱 🤖 🦄 Hear what it takes to balance career & family ambitions from @JuneAngelides, @JamesJHenderson, @SarahJWerner, @checkwarner, @FogelDavid, @eeesteele & more... Sign up to attend bit.svb.com/3jGjNrl
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European startups are on track to raise a record €20bn+ in venture debt in 2022. Founders are now savvier about fundraising, combining debt alongside equity financing. @Svb_UK's @sonyaiovieno1 shared her insights with @Siftedeu sifted.eu/articles/claret-ve…
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Tom Butterworth retweeted
So excited to welcome Tosh to @SVB_Financial and partner with her on this important work to leverage her expertise and push even harder to make positive changes in venture capital svb.com/news/company-news/sv… – at Pleasanton, CA
ICYMI - 5 key takeaways on how to prepare for your Series A round from @Siftedeu, @SVB_UK, @MeetDaye @OctopusVentures & @CooleyLLP 1/ Are you Series A ready? 2/ Find the right valuation 3/ Find the right investor 4/ Perfect your pitch 5/ Make a profit sifted.eu/articles/bold-bets…
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Tom Butterworth retweeted
⁦@CamdenHighline⁩ starts here…
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The European innovation ecosystem is booming as @atomico's 2021 State of European Tech highlights a record year for innovation. ✅Over $100bn invested in 2021 💸 ✅98 newly minted unicorns🦄 ✅$3+ trillion in total equity value 📈 Read the full report 👇 stateofeuropeantech.com
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Over the moon to be awarded "Lender of the Year" at the #AltFiAwards. A big thank you to our clients & partners that we've supported during the past +12 months, & to our amazing @SVB_UK & EMEA team. Congratulations to those shortlisted & to the category winners.🙌🏆 @AltFiNews
Tonight marks the 8th annual @AltFiNews Awards, but the 1st time we’ve held an awards gala evening to reveal the winners! Thank you to everyone joining us tonight!!! #AltFiAwards
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Tom Butterworth retweeted
The results are in. An enormous thank you to all participants in our #SOET21 survey, and our partners @SVB_UK @Orrick @SlushHQ @RealGrapeData🙏 Thanks to you, this is the largest sample ever. More data = better insights + better decisions. Here’s to you! Final report in Dec👀
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