Hercules Capital, Inc.
Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc.

Provides senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth technology and life sciences companies.

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VC21 portfolio$1.6B AUMSan Mateo, USA

About

Hercules Capital is the largest Business Development Company (BDC) focused on venture lending. It provides senior secured venture growth loans to innovative, venture capital-backed companies across technology and life sciences industries. The firm's strategy involves offering flexible credit solutions that complement existing equity capital, supporting companies from mid-venture to expansion stage.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Website
htgc.com
Type
VC
Headquarters
San Mateo, USA
Funds raised
$1.6B
Portfolio companies
21
Stages
Growth Stage
Cheque size
$32M to $250M
Sector focus
Technology
Life Sciences
Biopharmaceuticals
Biotechnology Tools
Digital Health

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds Hercules Capital, Inc. took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
15 Apr 2026Intercom (Fin by Intercom)Series C-1$50M
9 Mar 2026IntercomDebt Financing$250M
11 Dec 2025Harness Inc.Series E$240M
13 Oct 2025MemSQL (now SingleStore)Series G$116M
26 Sept 2025TipaltiDebt$200M
3 Aug 2025Carbyne 911Series D$100M
31 Jul 2024ThumbtackBridge$75M
25 Jun 2024Bright MachinesSeries C$106M
25 Jun 2024Bright MachinesDebt$20M
20 Jun 2024723732Series D$125M
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Frequently asked

What companies has Hercules Capital, Inc. invested in?

Hercules Capital, Inc. has invested in Intercom (Fin by Intercom), Intercom, Harness Inc., MemSQL (now SingleStore), Tipalti and 16 more.