Hercules Capital is a US-based venture capital firm specializing in providing venture debt to companies in the technology, life sciences, and renewable technology sectors. The firm typically engages in various investment rounds, including debt financing, post-IPO debt, and later-stage equity rounds such as Series C, D, and E. Hercules Capital focuses on empowering innovators by offering creative and flexible financial solutions tailored to their growth needs.
Notable portfolio companies include Automation Anywhere, BridgeBio Pharma, Convoy, and Shield AI, with significant investments ranging from $15 million to $299.2 million. Key decision-makers at Hercules Capital bring extensive experience and industry connections, enhancing their ability to support portfolio companies. The firm offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a broad network of industry experts. Their investment philosophy centers on fostering long-term partnerships and helping innovative entrepreneurs achieve their goals.
Hercules Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments111
Current Portfolio Count84
Total Portfolio Exits6
Top Investment Stages
Debt Financing43 (45.7%)
Post Ipo Debt29 (30.9%)
Series Unknown12 (12.8%)
Series E6 (6.4%)
Public4 (4.3%)
Stage Mix
Debt Financing 46%Post Ipo Debt 31%Series Unknown 13%Series E 6%Public 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Hercules Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Hercules Capital, Inc
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 11 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 522200Nondepository Credit Intermediation
- 522220Sales Financing
- 522000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6100Nondepository Credit Institutions
- 6140Personal Credit Institutions
- 6141Personal Credit Institutions
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end