Square 1 Bank, founded in August 2005, is a full-service commercial bank focused on the financial needs of the venture capital community and entrepreneurs in high-growth industries. With over 300 employees and more than 2000 clients, the bank fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, committed to supporting businesses and nurturing relationships. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Square 1 Bank emphasizes values such as accountability, passion, and urgency in its operations.

1. experience being square.

2. what is square 1 bank?
Full service commercial bank dedicated to serving
the financial needs of the venture capital community
and entrepreneurs in novelty industry spaces that
are high growth and attract venture capital

3. what is square 1 bank?
Founded August 2005

4. what is square 1 bank?
Founded August 2005
300+ Employees

5. what is square 1 bank?
Founded August 2005
300+ Employees
2000+ Clients

6. what is square 1 bank?
Founded August 2005
300+ Employees
2000+ Clients
SQBK IPO March 2014

7. square 1 bank was formed on a very simple idea:

8. square 1 bank was formed on a very simple idea:
entrepreneurs serving entrepreneurs.

9. square 1 bank was formed on a very simple idea:
entrepreneurs serving entrepreneurs.
we know “the next big idea”
is often born on a cocktail napkin.

10. who is square 1 bank?
300+ enthusiastic, entrepreneurial and passionate
team members from coast to coast

11. 11leaders

12. industry experts

13. rising stars

14. September 28, 2015
CONFIDENTIAL 14community volunteers

15. 15IPO celebration

16. September 28, 2015
CONFIDENTIAL 16team square 1

17. Atlanta  Austin  Bay Area  Boston  Chicago
Denver  Durham  Los Angeles  Minneapolis
New York  San Diego  Seattle  Washington DC
where is square 1 bank?

18. 18
headquarters // durham, north carolina

19. 19founders’ room // durham, north carolina

20. September 28, 2015
CONFIDENTIAL 20break room // durham, north carolina

21. September 28, 2015
CONFIDENTIAL 21american tobacco campus // durham, north carolina

22. September 28, 2015
CONFIDENTIAL 22durham bulls athletic park // durham, north carolina

23. 23durham performing arts center // durham, north carolina

24. why square 1 bank?
Our culture is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit – we’re
a team of innovators and trendsetters.

25. why square 1 bank?
Our culture is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit – we’re
a team of innovators and trendsetters.
Our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs is
unwavering. It’s what we do, and why we’re here.

26. why square 1 bank?
Our culture is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit – we’re
a team of innovators and trendsetters.
Our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs is
unwavering. It’s what we do, and why we’re here.
Our clients are amazing companies that do awesome
things. We’re excited to help their businesses grow.

27. our values
be a partner
develop, maintain
and nurture relationships.

28. our values
be a partner
develop, maintain
and nurture relationships.
act like an
entrepreneur
be innovative,
creative visionary and
tenacious.

29. our values
be a partner
develop, maintain
and nurture relationships.
be passionate
passion drives us, attracts
prospects and bonds
customers: the magic
glue.
act like an
entrepreneur
be innovative,
creative visionary and
tenacious.

30. our values
be a partner
develop, maintain
and nurture relationships.
be passionate
passion drives us, attracts
prospects and bonds
customers: the magic
glue.
act like an
entrepreneur
be innovative,
creative visionary and
tenacious.
T-N-T
today not tomorrow.
act with a
sense of urgency.

31. our values
be square
be genuine, clear and straightforward. be accountable. take responsibility.
be a partner
develop, maintain
and nurture relationships.
be passionate
passion drives us, attracts
prospects and bonds
customers: the magic
glue.
act like an
entrepreneur
be innovative,
creative visionary and
tenacious.
T-N-T
today not tomorrow.
act with a
sense of urgency.