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Hercules Capital is the largest business development company focused on venture lending, and the lender of choice for innovative entrepreneurs and their venture capital partners.
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IPO and M&A exits
companies funded
assets under management
co-investments with VC & PE firms
new debt & equity commitments
in commitments
IPO and M&A exits
companies funded
assets under management
co-investments with VC & PE firms
new debt & equity commitments
(a)Since inception through October 27, 2025 (b)Q3 2025 (c)Assets under management includes assets managed by Hercules Capital and its Adviser Subsidiary
FOCUS ON THE INNOVATION ECONOMY
With our expertise of over 20 years of partnering with companies in the life sciences and technology sectors, Hercules Capital delivers the flexible capital that venture-backed innovators need to navigate risk, accelerate growth, and reach critical milestones.
FOCUS ON THE INNOVATION ECONOMY
With our expertise of over 20 years of partnering with companies in the life sciences and technology sectors, Hercules Capital delivers the flexible capital that venture-backed innovators need to navigate risk, accelerate growth, and reach critical milestones.
Hercules has been a great partner for Box since 2008. They were very supportive during the financial crisis and grew through multiple transactions as our business started to scale. The Hercules team is flexible, creative and easy to work with. I would highly recommend them for any growth company looking for capital.
Dylan Smith
CFO, Box
Featured Portfolio Companies
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Dyne Therapeutics
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Armis
Impossible Foods
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Hercules’ understanding and decades of experience working with companies in the life sciences sector meant they were able to recognize the elements – an experienced management team, a solid product and a well-managed balance sheet – that make up a company positioned to realize its full potential.
By turning to Hercules, a specialty finance company that focused on venture debt in the technology space, Druva was able to access more capital than a traditional bank could provide and avoid the dilution that would be caused by raising additional equity.