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Private funds CFOs: We have your back
When you bank with us, you get what matters.
Expertise in your private fund type:
Buyout
Energy
Fund of funds
Growth equity
Infrastructure
Private credit
Real estate
Secondaries
Venture capital
Select private funds clients
Strength as part of First Citizens Bank
Top 20
US bank by assetsD
138%
Uninsured deposits coverageD
Investment grade
rating from S&P and Moody'sD
Commitment for your funds' full lifecycles
125+
years First Citizens Bank has been in business
30+
years banking funds
100%
dedicated fund banking team across client service, credit, treasury, and foreign exchange
Relationship building with your peers and LPs
40+
curated insights-sharing events annuallyD
225+
curated LP introductions annuallyD
We can help you
Financing
- Capital call lines of credit
- Fund-guaranteed loans to portfolio companies
- Net asset value loans and lender financing
Global banking
- Cash distribution customized for funds
- Global cash management
- Foreign exchange and letters of credit
- 24/7 online banking
- Extended wire hours
Financing
- Management company working capital lines
- Financing for tenant improvements and placement agent fees
- Ownership buyout financing
- Partner lines of credit
Global banking
- Letters of credit for office leases
- Global treasury with strategic payment solutions
- Foreign exchange
- 24/7 online banking
- Extended wire hours
- Leveraged buyouts
- Add-on acquisitions
- Refinancings
- Recapitalizations
- Growth financing
Middle Market Banking
- Financing solutions
- Treasury management services
- Deposits
- Insurance servicesD
- Capital markets solutionsD
- Risk solutions
Financing
- Relevant, curated introductions to peers, service providers, and LPs
- Unique professional development events
- CFO/COO curated information sharing events, enhanced by wine tastings from our premium wine clients
- Our Private Markets Report with proprietary data and analysis on industry trends
PE operating best practices from fund CFOs/COOs and industry experts in our network
- Our survey findings from CFOs/COOs and LPs
Ask us about next steps
Head of Private Equity Relationship Management
Our insights for private funds CFOs
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Threats and their associated risks change constantly. Regular assessments can ensure you remain protected.
FAQs
First Citizens Fund Banking reflects our evolution as a division of First Citizens Bank, one of the top 20 U.S. banks by assets. Consolidating under the First Citizens brand creates stronger long-term brand equity and a simplified “one stop shop” client experience. Everything that defines our fund banking practice: our team, our products, and our commitment to the private equity and venture capital ecosystems, remains exactly the same.
The name is changing. The experience isn't.
For clients and prospects, the transition to First Citizens Fund Banking means no disruption to your banking relationship. Your dedicated fund banking team, capital call lines, NAV loans, cash management, and foreign exchange services, etc. continue without change. No action is required from clients at this time. First Citizens Fund Banking will operate with the same products, the same team, and the same commitment to the private funds industry
First Citizens Fund Banking will officially launch in Q4 2026. We are announcing this change in advance so clients and prospects have ample time to understand what's coming. As we approach the transition, you can view updates in our Newsroom. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your SVB relationship team. The SVB Global Fund Banking platform and all client services will be fully operational until the transition to the First Citizens Fund Banking platform is complete.
Source: US Federal Reserve as of 06/30/2026
Total liquidity of $90B for 2Q2026 includes $59B of on-balance sheet and $31B of contingent liquidity.
Moody’s Investor Service, S&P Global Ratings data as of 06/30/2026. All Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens Bank data as of 06/30/2026 unless otherwise indicated.
Events and LP introductions counts as of YE2025.
Account openings and credit are subject to bank approval.
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First Citizens Wealth® (FCW) is a registered trademark of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a bank holding company. The following affiliates of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. are the entities through which FCW products are offered. Banking, lending, trust products and services, and certain insurance products are offered by FCB, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender 
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Securities and investment banking services offered through CIT Securities LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, a subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. and a registered broker-dealer.
All credit products and loans provided by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company are subject to underwriting, credit, and collateral approval. Financing availability may vary by state. Restrictions may apply. All information contained herein is for informational purposes only and no guarantee is expressed or implied. Rates, terms, programs, and underwriting policies are subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend. Terms and conditions apply. NMLSR ID 503941
Bank deposit products are offered by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
Foreign exchange transactions can be highly risky, and losses may occur in short periods of time if there is an adverse movement of exchange rates. Exchange rates can be highly volatile and are impacted by numerous economic, political and social factors as well as supply and demand and governmental intervention, control and adjustments. Investments in financial instruments carry significant risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Before entering any foreign exchange transaction, you should obtain advice from your own tax, financial, legal, accounting, and other advisors and only make investment decisions on the basis of your own objectives, experience and resources. Opinions expressed are our opinions as of the date of this content only. The material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but we do not represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.
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Investment and insurance products are not a deposit, not FDIC-insured, not guaranteed by First Citizens, not insured by any federal government agency and may lose value.