Paul Gibson

Paul’s career in venture banking began in California in 2000 and has included sales and leadership roles in both venture banking and private credit funds over the past 25 years. He joined CIBC Innovation in 2018 establishing the Reston, VA office and currently supports the CIBC Venture Banking teams in Chicago, Boston, New York, Reston, and Atlanta. Paul and his local teams work closely with the CIBC’s Fund Finance and Private Banking and Private Wealth Management teams throughout his region to provide complementary resources for entrepreneurs and investors. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. As Managing Director and Region Head for CIBC Venture Banking’s Eastern US offices, Paul leads a team of professionals in providing tailored venture finance solutions to both founders and sponsors in the B2B SaaS sector. With over 25 years of experience in venture banking and private credit, he continues to hone his expertise and assist company builders with their capital needs. Most importantly, Paul has built strong, lasting relationships with the entrepreneurs and investors whom he has served over the course of his career, upholding CIBC Innovation Banking’s goal of helping software companies and investors of all sizes and stages achieve their ambitions with flexible, tailored financing solutions delivered with exceptional personal service.