Pacific Western Bank was the primary subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp, a bank holding company focused on relationship-based business banking for small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Founded in 1999, the bank grew significantly through acquisitions and provided a wide range of commercial banking services, including real estate, construction, and commercial loans, as well as venture banking for startups. In November 2023, following a period of volatility in the regional banking sector, Pacific Western Bank completed a merger with Banc of California. The combined entity now operates under the Banc of California name and brand, creating a larger, more resilient commercial bank focused primarily on the Western United States.

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