Stifel Expands Venture Banking Presence Across East Coast With Senior Hires
Stifel deepens its venture banking footprint by adding three senior leaders and highlighting a $12 billion loan-commitment track record.
Rhea-AI Summary
Stifel Financial (SF) is expanding its Venture Banking presence on the U.S. East Coast with three senior hires from Silicon Valley Bank and other venture-focused institutions. Chris Morrison and Matt Scott join as Managing Directors focused on Venture Banking in Boston and New York City, respectively, while Arianne Perry becomes Managing Director, Venture Capital Coverage, targeting investor relationships in New York and across the East Coast.
The appointments support venture capital-backed technology companies and investors and follow recent investments in Project Finance and Life Sciences and Healthcare teams. Stifel’s Venture Banking business now has more than 125 client-facing professionals in major U.S. tech markets, serving over 500 high‑growth companies, and has provided more than $12 billion in loan commitments to date.
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- Venture Banking team expanded to 3 new senior Managing Directors on East Coast
- Venture Banking business now has over 125 client-facing professionals in major U.S. tech markets
- Venture Banking platform serves more than 500 high-growth companies across multiple industries
- Platform has provided over $12 billion in loan commitments to venture-backed companies
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Key Figures
- Senior leaders appointed
- 3 senior leaders
- Venture Banking and Venture Capital Coverage
- Client-facing professionals
- More than 125
- Venture Banking platform
- Companies served
- More than 500
- High-growth companies served by the platform
- Loan commitments
- More than $12 billion
- Loan commitments supported by the platform to date
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Key Terms
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Industry Veterans Appointed in New York and Boston, Augmenting Venture Banking and Venture Capital Coverage Nationwide
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the addition of three senior leaders to its Venture Banking business, further solidifying its presence across the East Coast venture ecosystem.
Chris Morrison, Matt Scott, and Arianne Perry, each of whom previously held senior roles at Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”), join Stifel to expand Venture Banking and Venture Capital Coverage efforts in Boston and New York. Their appointments strengthen the firm’s ability to serve the banking and financing needs of venture capital-backed technology companies, their founders, and investors.
Chris Morrison joins as a Managing Director, focused on Venture Banking in the Boston market. Matt Scott joins as a Managing Director, focused on Venture Banking in the New York City market. Arianne Perry joins as a Managing Director, Venture Capital Coverage, focused on expanding the firm’s investor coverage presence in New York City and the East Coast.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris, Matt, and Arianne to Stifel as we continue to build our Venture Banking business,” said Stifel Chairman and CEO Ron Kruszewski. “The innovation economy is an important growth opportunity for Stifel. Their experience and relationships strengthen our ability to serve entrepreneurs and investors with the full capabilities of Stifel, from early stage financing through the public markets and beyond.”
Prior to joining Stifel, Chris Morrison spent 15 years at SVB, including three years leading the growth stage practice and more than a decade in credit and venture lending at the bank.
Most recently, Matt Scott worked at TriplePoint Capital, where he focused on private credit investments in leading high-growth technology companies. Before this, he led SVB’s Enterprise Software team in New York City, served as a venture capital investor at Basecamp Fund, and served as a founder and operator at multiple venture capital-backed tech companies.
Arianne Perry previously led SVB’s East Coast Investor Coverage from New York City, providing venture capital investors with tailored financial services and supporting venture-backed technology companies with capital, credit, and banking solutions. She also spent nearly 10 years as a start-up founder and lead operator in the New York City venture ecosystem. Prior to that, she worked in various finance and investing roles at JPMorgan and Google.
“Stifel has built a differentiated Venture Banking platform that combines a deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem with the capabilities of a broader financial services firm,” said Morrison, Scott, and Perry in a joint statement. “We look forward to partnering with founders and investors from the earliest stages of a company’s growth through pre-IPO and beyond, providing the banking, financing, and advisory solutions they need as their businesses evolve.”
The hires build on Stifel’s continued investment in its Venture Banking practice, including the recent addition of dedicated Project Finance and Life Sciences and Healthcare teams. The business now includes more than 125 client-facing professionals located in every major U.S. tech market.
Stifel’s Venture Banking practice serves more than 500 leading, high-growth companies across a diverse range of industries including artificial intelligence, climate technology, consumer technology, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, and more. To date, the platform has supported their innovation with more than
Stifel Company Information
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified financial services firm providing wealth management, commercial and investment banking, trading, and research services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm operates more than 400 offices across the United States and in major global financial centers. As a firm where success meets success, Stifel works closely with retail and institutional clients aiming to transform opportunities into achievement.
Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust, Members FDIC, offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions, including Venture Banking and Venture Capital Coverage. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at Stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
Media Contacts
Neil Shapiro, +1 (212) 271-3447
shapiron@stifel.com
Evan Roesen, +1 (212) 271-3610
roesene@stifel.com
Investor Relations Contact
Joel Jeffrey, +1 (212) 271-3610
investorrelations@stifel.com
FAQ
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Who are the new senior leaders joining Stifel’s Venture Banking business and what are their roles?
The three new senior leaders are Chris Morrison, Matt Scott, and Arianne Perry. Chris Morrison joins as a Managing Director focused on Venture Banking in the Boston market. Matt Scott joins as a Managing Director focused on Venture Banking in the New York City market. Arianne Perry joins as a Managing Director, Venture Capital Coverage, with a focus on expanding investor coverage in New York City and across the East Coast.
What prior experience do the new hires bring to Stifel’s Venture Banking and Venture Capital Coverage efforts?
Chris Morrison spent 15 years at Silicon Valley Bank, including leading the growth stage practice and working in credit and venture lending. Matt Scott most recently worked at TriplePoint Capital on private credit investments in high-growth technology companies, and previously led Silicon Valley Bank’s Enterprise Software team in New York City, invested at Basecamp Fund, and founded and operated multiple venture-backed tech companies. Arianne Perry led Silicon Valley Bank’s East Coast Investor Coverage, spent nearly 10 years as a start-up founder and operator in New York, and earlier held finance and investing roles at JPMorgan and Google.
What client segments does Stifel’s Venture Banking practice target?
Stifel’s Venture Banking practice targets venture capital-backed technology companies, their founders, and investors. It serves more than 500 high‑growth companies across industries including artificial intelligence, climate technology, consumer technology, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, and other technology-driven sectors.
How has Stifel recently invested in its Venture Banking platform beyond these senior hires?
Beyond the three new senior leaders, Stifel has recently added dedicated Project Finance and Life Sciences and Healthcare teams to its Venture Banking practice, which the company describes as part of its continued investment in the platform.