Stifel Financial Launches Venture Banking and Lending Business
Summary
This business is already working strategically with Stifel’s investment bank, wealth management platform, and the fund placement services provided by Stifel-owned Eaton Partners. Brad Ellis brings 13 years of experience banking and lending to businesses and investment funds in the technology and life sciences industries. Nathaniel Stone has spent his entire career working with technology businesses in advisory, investing and operational capacities. He was most recently a Senior Lender at Square 1 Bank, where he led sourcing, underwriting, and relationship management for the New York region. The team also includes – Managing Director Philip Gager, who heads up the Healthcare and Life Sciences team out of Boston, a role he previously held at Square 1 Bank – Director Alan Faulkner, who is responsible for coverage of the Southeastern United States – Director Mike Breaux, who leads the Fund Banking effort – Senior Vice President Jim D’Elisa, who focuses on the treasury and cash management needs of commercial customers.