Hercules Capital’s Investments Worldwide (2016-2023)

This statistic highlights Hercules Capital’s Investments Worldwide, split across Common Stock, Investment Funds & Vehicles, Preferred Stock, Senior Secured Debt, Unsecured Debt, and Warrants.

Hercules Capital’s Investments Worldwide

Hercules Capital is a business development company that provides growth capital to innovative companies. Investment by asset class of Hercules Capital, Inc. is split into the following asset classes:

• Common Stock
• Investment Funds & Vehicles
• Preferred Stock
• Senior Secured Debt
• Unsecured Debt
• Warrants

The below table shows us Hercules Capital, Inc.’s Investments by Asset Class:

(Above all figures are in USD, except percentages)

When discussing investments by asset class, means categorizing the investments made by Hercules Capital, Inc. into different types based on the nature of the assets or instruments in which they invest. The company is seen to have majorly invested in Senior Secured Debt. The other asset classes are also seen to have seen an increase in investments but their percentages still remain low.

• Common Stock: This refers to equity investments in companies where Hercules Capital, Inc. acquires ownership stakes in the form of common stock. Common stock represents ownership in a company and provides the right to share in its profits and assets.
• Investment Funds & Vehicles: This category includes investments made by Hercules Capital, Inc. in various investment funds and vehicles. These funds and vehicles may be structured as limited partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other types of investment entities.
• Preferred Stock: Preferred stock represents a class of ownership in a company that has certain preferences or rights over common stock. It often carries a fixed dividend rate and has a higher claim on assets and earnings compared to common stock. Hercules Capital, Inc. invests in preferred stock as a way to provide capital to portfolio companies.
• Senior Secured Debt: Senior secured debt refers to loans or debt instruments that are backed by specific collateral or assets of a company. In the event of default, the holders of senior secured debt have a higher priority claim on the assets compared to other creditors. Hercules Capital, Inc. invests in senior secured debt as a way to generate income and mitigate risk.
• Unsecured Debt: Unsecured debt refers to loans or debt instruments that are not backed by specific collateral. Unlike senior secured debt, unsecured debt holders do not have a direct claim on specific assets in case of default. Hercules Capital, Inc. invests in unsecured debt to provide financing options to portfolio companies.
• Warrants: Financial instruments known as warrants grant holders the right, but not the duty, to purchase shares of a company’s stock within a defined time frame and at a predetermined price. Hercules Capital, Inc. acquires warrants as part of its investment strategy, allowing the company to potentially benefit from the future appreciation of the underlying stock.

About Hercules Capital Inc.

Hercules Capital Inc, is a business development company (BDC) that provides venture debt and other debt and equity financing to growth-oriented, venture-backed companies in a broad range of industries, including technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology.

Founded in 2003, Hercules Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company has a strong track record of providing growth capital to innovative companies and has helped over 600 companies achieve their business goals.

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