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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Palo Alto, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Debt
Industries
  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Renewable Energy
About
Hercules Capital specializes in venture lending, providing growth capital to innovative entrepreneurs and their venture capital partners, and has established itself as a leading business development company in the industry over the past two decades.
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Hercules Capital focuses on providing debt and equity financing to growth stage companies, particularly in the technology, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors.
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Leveraging a wealth of experience, the fund manager has successfully navigated the private equity landscape with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors, predominantly in North America and Europe. With a track record of over 30 deals, the professional has executed notable exits that underline a robust value creation strategy. Their approach is characterized by a data-driven investment style, emphasizing early to growth-stage companies. This strategic orientation has allowed them to build substantial portfolio companies, effectively aligning operational improvements with market opportunities.
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