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Hercules
Palo Alto-based specialty finance company providing venture debt and equity financing to high-growth technology and life sciences companies. Manages an investment portfolio of approximately $3.2 billion, having committed over $19 billion to over 600 companies since its inception in 2003.
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Strategic Overview
- Focuses on providing flexible debt financing solutions to venture capital-backed companies.
- Strong emphasis on high-growth technology and life sciences sectors.
- Actively seeks opportunities in companies with strong intellectual property and proven management teams.
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Deal Activity from Public Sources
Hercules Capital Provides $20.0 Million Venture Debt Facility to Aetion, the Leader in Real-World Evidence
Hercules Capital Provides $20.0 Million Venture Debt Facility to Varda Space Industries
Hercules Capital Provides $25.0 Million Venture Debt Facility to Luminary Therapeutics
Hercules Capital Provides $30.0 Million Venture Debt Facility to Reify Health
Investment Focus
Technologies
Biotechnology1
Life Sciences1
Healthcare Technology1
Geography
United States2
Key People
Manuel A. Henriquez
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Scott Bluestein
President and Chief Investment Officer
Seth B. Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
Track Record
600
Deals Completed
21
Years Active
$B19B
Total Value
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