State of the VC Market in the US

Silicon Valley Bank is eager to present their State of the VC Market in the US for the first half of 2025! After most facets of the innovation economy found market bottom in 2024, all eyes are on AI as a key driver of momentum in 2025. Our latest State of the Markets report finds a healthy recovery underway at the company level and potential for lower interest rates to provide the liquidity needed to end the three-year exit drought. Presenters: Michael Hatch helps supports SVB's mid-Atlantic tech banking practice. Previously, he helped the investor relations team at PlugAndPlay, a global VC & accelerator. Michael started his career as an investment analyst at PlugAndPlay sourcing companies within the Midwest. Kyle McQuighan leads SVB's mid-Atlantic tech banking practice. Previously, he ran capital markets and investor relations at Anzu Partners, a VC, Prvate Credit Fund and SPAC sponsor with $1b of AUM, where he raised more than $50m of equity and sold Edge Manufacturing to Zeon. Kyle started his career as a CPA with PwC, LLP.