Techstars Names HSBC Innovation Banking its Preferred Global Banking Partner to Support High-Growth Startups
11 Marzo 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world, today
announced that HSBC Innovation Banking, the leading bank for the
global innovation economy, will be its preferred banking partner
for its global portfolio of startups. As part of this
collaboration, Techstars portfolio companies will gain access to
specialized HSBC products and services tailored to founders’
specific growth ambitions.
HSBC Innovation Banking is a specialized banking practice
serving the innovation economy by leveraging deep-industry
expertise, a client-first culture, and the strength and stability
of HSBC’s global platform. The proposition has a team of dedicated
bankers assembled around the world, including the US, UK, Israel,
and Hong Kong. Teams support clients as they grow from early growth
to large corporates by providing products and services that make
expansion easier.
“HSBC’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting
high-growth startups aligns seamlessly with Techstars’ mission of
supporting founders and their startups’ early-stage growth,” said
Techstars Chief Accelerator Investment Officer Shirley Romig. “In
the next year, Techstars will make over 750 new investments in
early-stage startups through our accelerator programs. Our
partnership with HSBC Innovation Banking will provide startups,
alongside our current portfolio of over 4,000 companies, access to
profound sector expertise and personalized financial solutions to
help scale their businesses.”
“For more than 150 years, HSBC has been serving and supporting
entrepreneurs, and our partnership with Techstars is natural
extension of our mission,” said HSBC U.S. Innovation Banking Head
David Sabow. “We have uniquely combined the stability and scale
that comes from being one of the world’s largest banks, with the
agility, client service and solutions of a specialist lender. We
are excited to partner with Techstars globally to help early stage
innovation companies realize their ambitions.”
As the largest and most active pre-seed investor in the world,
Techstars invests in an unprecedented number of startups per year
across nearly every tech-related vertical. In addition to running
more than 50 accelerator programs in 30 cities across 14 countries,
it provides founders lifelong support with ongoing resources and
opportunities, as well as connections to an extensive network of
entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners and mentors.
Entrepreneurs who are interested in applying for future programs
are encouraged to learn more here.
About Techstars
Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world
having invested through its accelerators in more than 4,000
companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs
create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from
anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented
number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more
entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator
programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting
startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build
thriving startup communities. www.techstars.com
HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company
of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers
worldwide from offices in 62 countries and territories. With assets
of US$3,039bn at 31 December 2023, HSBC is one of the world’s
largest banking and financial services organisations.
HSBC Bank USA, National Association (HSBC Bank USA, N.A.)
serves customers through Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial
Banking, Private Banking, Global Banking, and Markets and
Securities Services. Deposit products are offered by HSBC Bank USA,
N.A., Member FDIC. It operates Wealth Centers in: California;
Washington, D.C.; Florida; New Jersey; New York; Virginia; and
Washington. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is the principal subsidiary of HSBC
USA Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings
Inc. For more information, visit: HSBC in the USA
HSBC Innovation Banking is a business division with services
provided in the United States by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. “Member
FDIC”.
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