Bridge Bank Provides $3 Million Financing to Metron Aviation, Inc.

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - July 28, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service professional business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today it has provided financing to Metron Aviation Inc., to support the ongoing growth of the company's industry-leading aircraft traffic flow management products and services.

"This credit agreement is an important part of our working capital and growth strategy as the global demand for our products and services has created numerous opportunities for Metron Aviation around the world," said Dave Ellison, CEO of Metron Aviation. "This financing provides the flexibility to not only serve new markets, but also enhances our capabilities for the current customer base. Our ability to access incremental capital in this economic climate is also a testament to the strength of our company and our market position in Air Traffic Flow Management."

Founded in 1995, Metron Aviation pioneered the advancement of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) research and today has a proven track record of deploying and supporting major ATFM systems. Metron Aviation customers include the FAA, NavCanada, NASA, ATMB (China), ATNS (South Africa), FedEx, Air Canada, Memphis International Airport, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Airservices Australia.

"We appreciate the opportunity to support Metron Aviation's business plan," said Blake Reid, Relationship Manager, Technology Banking Group at Bridge Bank N.A. "We are very impressed with the company's track record and the immediate global market opportunities that exist for deploying its industry-leading technologies and services."

Bridge Bank specializes in providing superior service and customized banking solutions to small and middle-market, and emerging technology business in Silicon Valley, California and the Nation. The Bank's product offerings include 24/7 internet-based business cash and treasury management, on-line account statement and item imaging, remote deposit capture, commercial lines of credit, growth capital financing, commercial real estate financing, international Export-Import financing and foreign exchange payment services, Small Business Administration 7(a) and 504 loans as an SBA Preferred Lender Participant-accredited direct lender, and factoring and asset-based loans through its Bridge Capital Finance Group.

About Metron Aviation, Inc.

Metron Aviation is a world leader in Traffic Flow Management (TFM), surface management, airspace design, environmental analysis and advanced research services for the aviation industry. Metron Aviation fuses advanced science and mathematics with unparalleled air traffic management expertise to provide groundbreaking Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) solutions for the world's leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), airports, airlines, logistics firms and other stakeholders. Visit Metron Aviation at www.metronaviation.com.

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 www.bridgebank.com.

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