Bridge Bank Expands Southern California Technology Banking Practice

SAN JOSE, CA, Jan 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank,
National Association, one of the fastest-growing full-service business banks in
California and the Nation, announced today that technology lending veteran
James Crumpton has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Relationship
Manager of its Southern California Region Technology Banking Loan Production
Office.
The office is located at the Spectrum Center in Irvine, CA.

"James is well known for providing financial solutions to technology
companies in
Southern California," said Michael Field, Bridge Bank's Executive Vice President
and Manager of the Technology Banking Division. "His background and experience
will
allow Bridge Bank to service its growing base of technology clients in that
region as well as assist the expansion of our technology banking practice
nationwide."

Mr. Crumpton has over 25 years of commercial banking, cash management, and
investment experience and has served technology and life science companies in
the
Southern California market. Prior to joining Bridge Bank, Mr. Crumpton
served as Chief Credit Officer with Hercules Technology Growth Capital where his
responsibilities included risk management, underwriting, and management of a
portfolio
of venture debt relationships with emerging growth venture-backed and
publicly-held technology companies. Previously, he held senior positions with
Comerica Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.

"Technology and life science companies need a banking partner who can
provide
them with creative financial solutions that expand as their operations grow.
This requires a collaborative approach to determining client needs, a broad menu
of
products and services, and the highest degree of client service," said Mr.
Crumpton. "Bridge Bank has a solid track record in this regard, and I look
forward to representing them in the Southern California region."

Bridge Bank's Technology Banking Division offers a full range of banking
products
and cash and treasury management services to emerging and later-stage
technology and life science companies. The Bank offers short and long term
credit solutions including equipment, growth capital, asset-based,
invoice-based,
purchase order, vendor assurance, and bridge financing. The Bank also offers a
complete suite of international credit products including foreign exchange,
letters of credit, and EX-IM financing as a Delegated Authority Lender with the
Export Import Bank of the United States. To assist clients with cash management
and treasury management needs, Bridge Bank offers state-of-the-art Internet
business
banking and investment options in its Bridge Investment Services Group.

About Bridge Capital Holdings

Bridge Capital Holdings is the holding company for Bridge Bank, National
Association. Bridge Capital Holdings was formed on October 1, 2004 and is
listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. Visit Bridge
Capital Holdings on the web at www.bridgecapitalholdings.com.

About Bridge Bank, N.A.

Bridge Bank, N.A. is Silicon Valley's full-service professional business
bank.
The Bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of small, middle-market,
and emerging technology businesses. Bridge Bank provides its clients with a
comprehensive package of business banking solutions delivered through
experienced,
professional bankers. Visit Bridge Bank on the web at www.bridgebank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking
statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and
are subject to the safe harbors created by that Act. Forward-looking
statements describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, and are based
on currently available information, expectations, assumptions, projections, and
management's judgment about the Bank, the banking industry and general
economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by
theforward-looking statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1)
competitive pressures in the banking industry; (2) changes in interest
rateenvironment; (3) general economic conditions, nationally, regionally, and in
operating markets; (4) changes in the regulatory environment; (5) changes in
business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets; and (7)
future
credit loss experience.

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