Stifel Venture Banking
Venture debtSt. Louis · Seed–Late Stage · 75 people tracked
Investment thesis
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.
Team · 75 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Defense Tech ×1Fintech ×1GovTech ×1SaaS ×1Sales Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNooks 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
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
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)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNooks · coworkingeurope.net · Jun 27, 2025
Nooks · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Jun 27, 2025
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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