Hercules Capital, Inc.

A leading specialty finance company providing venture growth loans to technology and life sciences companies.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States Est. 2003
Last updated 2026-07-20
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Hercules Capital, Inc. is the largest business development company (BDC) focused on venture lending, providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a broad variety of technology and life sciences industries. The company aims to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from warrant and equity-related investments.

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Health Tech & Life Sciences3
Fintech & Insurtech2
Cyber Security1

Q&A

What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s primary investment focus by sector?
Hercules Capital, Inc. shows a strong focus on Health Tech & Life Sciences, with 3 portfolio companies in this sector. They also have significant activity in Fintech & Insurtech.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Hercules Capital, Inc.?
Hercules Capital, Inc.'s portfolio includes Semperis, an enterprise identity protection company, and Tipalti, which focuses on automation for supplier payments.
What is the typical investment range for Hercules Capital, Inc.?
Hercules Capital, Inc. typically invests between $4.84M and $200M per round.
Has Hercules Capital, Inc. made any recent investments?
Hercules Capital, Inc. has made recent investments, with activity recorded in May 2023, June 2024, and February 2026.
What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s activity in the Cyber Security sector?
Hercules Capital, Inc. has one portfolio company in the Cyber Security sector, Semperis.
What is Hercules Capital, Inc.'s investment stage preference?
Hercules Capital, Inc. has participated in various stages including A Round, D Round, Debt Financing, and PIPE rounds.
Which portfolio company of Hercules Capital, Inc. operates in the B2G business model?
Semperis, a portfolio company of Hercules Capital, Inc., operates in both B2B and B2G business models, focusing on enterprise identity protection.
What is the most recent funding stage Hercules Capital, Inc. participated in for a portfolio company?
Hercules Capital, Inc. recently participated in a Debt Financing round in February 2026.
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Founded2003-12

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