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Stifel Venture Banking

Venture debt

St. Louis · Seed–Late Stage · 75 people tracked

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Stifel Venture Banking partners with founders and finance teams to support companies across their full lifecycle, from company formation through IPO and beyond. It offers dedicated relationship teams with stage- and sector-specific experience, fast digital account opening, a modern treasury platform, and FDIC protection via ICS across network banks. The firm provides flexible, non-dilutive lending solutions — from venture debt to working capital — for seed stage through IPO. Beyond banking, it connects clients to investors, customers, and talent, and offers wealth management, exit advisory, and family office support. Backed by the resources of Stifel's 9,000-person global financial firm.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
St. Louis, ON, US
Instruments
Debt
Founded
1890
Tracked investments
3

Team · 75 people

from the firm's website
Brad Ellis· Managing Director & Founder, Stifel Venture & Fund Bankingin
Nathaniel Stone· Managing Director & Founderin
Al Guerrero· Managing Director
Alan Faulkner· Managing Directorin
Chris Morrison· Managing Director
Cody Nenadal· Managing Directorin
David Olk· Managing Director
Jake Moseley· Managing Director
Jim D'Elisa· Managing Director, Treasury Management
John DeMaio· Managing Director, Fund Banking
Mike Breaux· Managing Director, Fund Bankingin
Minh Le· Managing Director
Samuel Subilia· Managing Director
Ted Wilson· Managing Directorin
Ly Nguyen· Directorin
Andrew Kidder· Senior Vice President
Annabella Kwei· Senior Vice President, Fund Banking
Anthony DeSantis· Senior Vice Presidentin
Barrett Goulden· Senior Vice Presidentin
Brendan Goodwin· Bank Portfolio Managerin
Brian Billen· Senior Relationship Banking Manager
Chris Pinkham· Vice President, Service Managerin
Christopher Berg· Senior Vice Presidentin
Daniel Greene· Directorin
Emily Callahan· Chief Administration Officer, Treasury Management
Hunter Briggs· Senior Vice President, Treasury Managementin
Jesse Nadel· Senior Vice President, Fund Bankingin
Jonathan Mo· Vice President
Katherine Wolfe· Director
Katie Butler· Vice President, Treasury Managementin
Keyonna Overton· Relationship Banking Manager
Matthew Geraty· Director
Michael McManus· Senior Vice President
Ricky Agran· Senior Vice President
Robert Vogelsang· Vice President, Treasury Managementin
Rodney Malone· Vice President, Treasury Management
Ryan Burge· Relationship Banking Manager
Sam Wogan· Senior Vice Presidentin
Stevie Jesme· Vice Presidentin
Thomas Douthitt· Vice President, Treasury Operations & Solutions Manager
Tifanee Ingram· Relationship Banking Manager
Tyler White· Senior Vice President, Fund Bankingin

What they invest in

from 3 of 3 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Defense Tech ×1Fintech ×1GovTech ×1SaaS ×1Sales Tech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 3 tracked

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Nooksnooks.aiin𝕏Apr 2024 · $22M

Nooks is a unified workspace for sales outbound teams that combines rep activity with AI agents for prospect research, lead sequencing, calling, and performance coaching.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Nikhil Cheerla(Founder)inRohan Suri(Founder)inDaniel Lee(Cofounder)

Co-investorsFloodgateKleiner PerkinsZigg CapitalLachy GroomTola Capital

Nooksnooks.worksinApr 2024 · $22M

Nooks provides industrial security services—including Facility Security Officer (FSO), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Program Security support—to help companies obtain and maintain security clearances and access secure facilities.

Defense TechGovTechArlington, US

Sean Blackman(Founder)

Co-investorsUpper90Zigg CapitalKleiner PerkinsLachy GroomLockheed Martin VenturesTola Capital

Stifelstifel.comin𝕏

Stifel is a financial services firm providing wealth management, investment advice, capital raising, trade execution, and institutional services to private wealth and institutional clients.

FintechSt. Louis, US

David M. Minnick(Executive Officer)Mark P. Fisher(Executive Officer)Ben A. Plotkin(Vice Chairman and Senior Vice President)James M. Zemlyak(Co-President, Chief Financial Officer and Director)Richard J. Himelfarb(Vice Chairman, Senior Vice President and Director)Ronald J. Kruszewski(Executive Officer, Director)

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Stifel Venture Banking invest at?
Stifel Venture Banking invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Stifel Venture Banking focus on?
Stifel Venture Banking focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Stifel Venture Banking located?
Stifel Venture Banking is headquartered in St. Louis, US.

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