Hercules Capital Announces Financial Support for Relief and Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Harvey

Hercules Capital donates $25,000 and is matching employee donations made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the leading specialty finance company to innovative venture growth, pre-IPO and M&A stage companies backed by leading venture capital firms, today announced a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support immediate relief and long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts stemming from the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

“Our thoughts are with our fellow citizens, and everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey and the catastrophic flooding that occurred in southeast Texas and Louisiana,” stated Manuel A. Henriquez, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Hercules. “Hercules Capital would like to thank everyone involved in the relief effort, and would specifically like to recognize those truly amazing citizens who have gone above and beyond during this difficult period.”

Please consider joining us in supporting the Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?donamt.

About Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules”) is the leading and largest specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a broad variety of technology, life sciences and sustainable and renewable technology industries. Since inception (December 2003), Hercules has committed more than $6.9 billion to over 380 companies and is the lender of choice for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms seeking growth capital financing. Companies interested in learning more about financing opportunities should contact [email protected], or call 650.289.3060.

Hercules’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HTGC." In addition, Hercules has one outstanding bond issuance of 6.25% Unsecured Notes due July 2024 (NYSE: HTGX).

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Hercules Capital, Inc.

Michael Hara, 650-433-5578 HT-HN

Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

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