Bankwell
Bankwell is a publicly traded commercial bank based in New Canaan, Connecticut, with over $3.4 billion in assets as of early 2026. Founded in 2002, it serves privately owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and regional communities. The bank operates nine branches across Connecticut, employing approximately 126 to 144 staff members. Bankwell offers a wide range of banking solutions for both commercial and personal clients. Its commercial banking services include various loan options, treasury management, and specialized financing. For personal banking, it provides checking and savings
Investing activity
Bankwell appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk, rounds totalling $50M. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $50M. The most recent is Hypha (Seed, $50M, Jun 2026).
Bankwell most often invests alongside TriEdge Investments, CFG Bank, Dwight Capital and Crescent Heights, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Bankwell
What AI companies has Bankwell invested in?
Bankwell's AI investments include Hypha. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Bankwell based?
Bankwell is based in New Canaan, Connecticut, United States.
What stage does Bankwell invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Bankwell has invested at Seed, with a median round of $50M.
Who does Bankwell co-invest with?
Bankwell's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are TriEdge Investments (1 deal), CFG Bank (1 deal), Dwight Capital (1 deal), Crescent Heights (1 deal) and Monticelloam (1 deal).
How can founders reach Bankwell?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Bankwell's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Bankwell to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.