Bridge Bank to Participate in Second Annual AlwaysOn Venture Summit East Conference

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service business bank headquartered in the Silicon Valley region of California, announced today its participation in the Second Annual AlwaysOn Venture Summit East Conference. This two-and-a-half-day event is being held May 20 - 21, 2009, in Boston.

Venture Summit East (http://alwayson.goingon.com/ecom/productview/23537) is a two-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political, and technology trends impacting the global growth investor. Venture Summit East features influential institutional investors, venture capitalists, corporate buyers, investment bankers, and research analysts in the Eastern US in keynote presentations and panel debates. Venture Summit East will also debut the AlwaysOn East 100 Top Private Companies List and include CEO Showcase presentations from companies seeking later-stage capital or potential acquisition partners.

"Bridge Bank has proven to be a valued partner for us coast to coast and we look forward to working with them here in Boston for our 2nd Annual VSummit East," said Tony Perkins, CEO of AlwaysOn. "They present a true alternative as a valued bank and partner and we encourage our attendees to meet and work with them."

The goal of Venture Summit East is to match growth-company buyers and sellers and identify the most promising innovation-driven, growth investment opportunities. At the Venture Summit, the AlwaysOn editors will also honor the annual 'AO Industry Analyst All-Star Team.'

"AlwaysOn continues to lead in providing superior conferences that bring so many people together to network and share ideas," said Paul Gibson, Senior Vice President and Manager of Bridge Bank's East Coast Technology Banking Office. "Our ongoing sponsorship and partnership with AlwaysOn is vital to our goal of becoming the bank of choice for tech companies and the partner for their investors and service providers."

Five hundred institutional investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers, research analysts and corporate buyers are expected to attend Venture Summit East. Influential members of the financial, technology, media, and blogging communities will also be on hand to moderate debates and cover the action.

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 holds a Global Select listing on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. For additional information, visit the Bridge Capital Holdings website 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 and middle market companies, and emerging technology businesses, in Silicon Valley, Northern California, and the Nation. Bridge Bank provides its clients with a comprehensive package of business banking solutions delivered through experienced, professional bankers. For additional information, visit the Bridge Bank website at http://www.bridgebank.com.

About AlwaysOn

The AlwaysOn Network is transforming the media business by providing its readers with an open and participatory editorial environment. Borrowing from the underground blogging and social networking traditions, AO was launched in 2003 and has emerged as a leader in the "open media" revolution. The network's content focuses on the sweet spots in the technology markets where innovation is disrupting behavior and creating new business opportunities.

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