Emphasis on Growth
Growth potential is the common denominator of the companies in our investment portfolio. Regardless of stage, technology-related sector, geography or equity financing sponsor, Hercules has the experience to work with entrepreneurs and their equity backers to create customized debt financing solutions that achieve growth-generating, value-building milestones.
Track Record of Success
- $2.7 billion in commitment to more than 190 companies since inception
- Highly experienced investment team with an average of 24 years of experience in lending, venture capital, technology and operations
- Over 35 exits
- Capacity to underwrite transactions of up to $40 million
Technology-Related Sectors:
Hercules invests in technology-related companies, including technology, cleantech, life sciences and select lower middle market companies.
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Communications, Computing and Storage Infrastructure, Digital Media and Consumer Internet, E-commerce, Enterprise Software and Services, Mobility, Networking Systems, Security, Semiconductors, Technology Enabled Services, among other sub-sectors |
 | | Advanced Materials, Carbon, Energy Efficiency Technologies, Generation, Recycling, Storage, Technology (management, measurement, controls), Transportation, Water, among other sub-sectors |
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Biotechnology (including Diagnostics), Drug Discovery and Drug Delivery, Healthcare Services, Life Sciences Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Specialty Pharmaceuticals, among other sub-sectors |
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Companies with revenues of $10-200 million, generating EBITDA of $2-15 million, focused primarily on Business Services, Communications, Electronics, Hardware, and Healthcare Services, among other sub-sectors |
Investment Stages:
Hercules is stage agnostic and has the experience to invest at all stages of a companies development as well as at each stage as your company grows.
