Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • BioTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, Later Stage, MBO/LBO, Acquisition, Recapitalization, Restructuring, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Canada • Israel • Europe |
Hercules Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in providing growth capital to a diverse range of innovative sectors, including IT, BioTech, FinTech, Hardware, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech, Material Science, Medical Devices, and Healthcare. The firm operates from its headquarters at 400 Hamilton Ave, Suite 310, Palo Alto, California. Hercules Capital stands out for its expertise in debt, equity, mezzanine, leases, and royalties that cater to various stages of a company's lifecycle, from seed and startup to expansion, later stage, and even pre-seed. With particular strength in assisting companies during phases such as MBO/LBO, acquisition, recapitalization, and restructuring, Hercules Capital is known for its creative and flexible financial solutions, empowering innovators in achieving their business goals. As the largest business development company focused on venture lending, Hercules Capital acts as a lender of choice for entrepreneurs and their venture capital partners. Their commitment extends to supporting businesses beyond funding, as evidenced by their involvement in IPO and M&A exits, co-investments with VC & PE firms, and substantial assets under management. Hercules Capital's comprehensive approach is highlighted through their diverse portfolio companies, including Box, Arcus Biosciences, Disc Medicine, Marathon Health, Armis, Harness, Shield AI, Dashlane, EverFi, ZocDoc, Impossible Foods, Pivot Bio, and Electric Hydrogen. By leveraging their deep industry knowledge and decades of experience, Hercules Capital is well-positioned to recognize and support companies with the potential for significant growth and market impact.