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Built for Venture. Ready for What’s Next.

Commercial Bank of California delivers high-touch, founder-first banking that moves at your speed.
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A Bank Built by Entrepreneurs — for Entrepreneurs

Commercial Bank of California is a privately held and purpose-driven bank.
We offer direct access to decision-makers, nimble execution, and proactive support that aligns with the pace and pressure of venture.

Privately Held High Performance Without the Corporate Bureaucracy
Independent structure, faster decisions
Collaborative Access to Executives
Talk to real decision-makers, not gatekeepers
Sector & Stage Agnostic
Built to support your fund and your founders
Streamlined for Efficiency
Designed to move quickly and responsibly
Banking & Payments Under One Roof
One partner for accounts, lending, and payments
White-Glove Service
Responsive, proactive, and relationship-driven

Meet Mar Perez

“At CBC, we speak your language. We are aligned with you; we back conviction, matching your thesis-driven approach with fast, funder-friendly banking.”

 

Head of Emerging Managers Division
Kauffman Fellow, Class ‘19

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Funder-First Banking for Every Stage

Whether you’re managing a fund, supporting portfolio growth, or scaling a startup, we support and can adapt to your vision.

FUNDER FIRST
  • Accounts for funds, SPVs, and founders
  • ICS & CDARS for secure, multimillion dollar FDIC-insured deposits
  • Peer-driven fundraising and capital strategy perspective
  • Nimble deployment with minimal friction

 

  • SaaS-ready cashflow tools
  • Real-Time Payments (RTP) acceptance
  • Embedded finance integrations
  • Fraud prevention tools
  • Account-level security
  • Customized cash management & treasury controls
  • Board-ready financial reporting & compliance standards

 

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We Speak Your Language

You operate at the intersection of thesis-driven conviction and value creation.
So do we.

We back your vision with more than banking. We provide founder-aligned capital
strategies, responsive decision-making, and real-time solutions—without the
corporate drag.

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We’re Here to Act — Not Just Transact

Founders don’t need a banker. They need a business partner. We offer:

  • Rapid onboarding
  • Treasury built for scale
  • Weekly proactive outreach
  • Access to board-level insight and scenario planning

Let’s Build Something Purposeful

Whether you're raising your first fund or scaling your latest startup, we’re
here to help you move fast — with a banking partner who gets it.

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Kauffman Fellows is an independent organization and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Commercial Bank of California (CBC). CBC does not offer investment advisory services in connection with this program. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or endorsement of any investment opportunity or third-party product.

As part of our commitment to entrepreneurship, Commercial Bank of California engages with industry leadership networks like Kauffman Fellows. This engagement supports the broader
mission to empower startups and diverse founders through education and responsible banking.Note: Kauffman Fellows is an independent organization. No banking products or services are offered in partnership with Kauffman Fellows.

CBC is recognized as BauerFinancial, Inc. “Four-Star Excellent Bank” for its financial strength and stability. It was founded by entrepreneurial business owners and led by a talented team with an ownership mindset.
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