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Sunita Patel, representing HSBC, discusses the bank's expanded services for startups after acquiring SVB UK. She highlights HSBC's strategic shift towards supporting early-stage companies with a dedicated team boasting over 10 years of experience. The conversation explores the importance of relationships within the startup ecosystem, emphasizing collaboration among startups and VCs. Sunita also addresses financing challenges and the mutual benefits of strong bank-startup partnerships, making a compelling case for HSBC as a reliable banking ally.

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David Forsberg of Ascent Energy Ventures (https://www.ascentev.com) discusses Ascent's unique investment focus on digital tools for the energy industry, and explains how he reviews potential investments. Find out why Kruze Consulting is an experienced finance and accounting firm for startups in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the US. Our clients have raised over $15 billion in venture and seed financing (https://kruzeconsulting.com/startup-venture-capital-finance-experts), and our team knows how to navigate the VC diligence process. Get in touch with Kruze experts now!

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