At Upstate Capital, we are closely monitoring the situation with Silicon Valley Bank and banks more generally. SVB’s failure on March 10 caused shock waves that continue to ripple through the US banking system. Many companies, startups and investment firms alike, are facing challenges in a funding environment that is already difficult.
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- Crisis Playbook for Founders (Abstract Ops)
- FAQ About the Silicon Valley Bank Situation in the US (Goodwin Procter)
- Key Considerations for Employers in a Liquidity Crisis (Shearman & Sterling LLP)
- Common Questions Regarding Access to Funds After Failure of an FDIC-Insured Bank (Cooley)
- Silicon Valley Bank: Current Questions and Emerging Issues (WilmerHale)