Hercules Capital Announces Upcoming Events for the Financial Community

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Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) announced its participation in the Jefferies Sixth Annual Virtual BDC Summit on November 17, 2021, and the JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference on November 18, 2021. The Company specializes in providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth companies in technology and life sciences. Since its inception in December 2003, Hercules has committed over $12.8 billion to more than 540 companies. Hercules also manages investments through its subsidiary, Hercules Adviser LLC.

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• Hercules Capital has committed over $12.8 billion to more than 540 companies, indicating strong market demand and trust.
• The Company is actively engaging with the financial community through participation in major conferences, which may enhance investor relations.

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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that members of the executive management team will be participating virtually at the following events for the financial community:

Jefferies Sixth Annual Virtual BDC Summit

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
One-on-one meetings can be arranged with Jefferies LLC.

The JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference

Thursday, November 18, 2021
One-on-one meetings can be arranged with JMP Securities.

About Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) 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 $12.8 billion to over 540 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 info@htgc.com, or call 650.289.3060.

Hercules Capital, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hercules Adviser LLC (“Hercules Adviser”), also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties (“Adviser Funds”). Hercules Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Hercules’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “HTGC.” In addition, Hercules has one retail bond issuance of 6.25% Notes due 2033 (NYSE: HCXY).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act.

The information disclosed in this press release is made as of the date hereof and reflects Hercules’ most current assessment of its historical financial performance. Actual financial results filed with the SEC may differ from those contained herein due to timing delays between the date of this release and confirmation of final audit results. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties, including the uncertainties surrounding the current market volatility, and other factors the Company identifies from time to time in its filings with the SEC. Although Hercules believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and Hercules assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements for subsequent events.

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Michael Hara

Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Hercules Capital, Inc.

650-433-5578

mhara@htgc.com

Source: Hercules Capital, Inc.

FAQ

What events is Hercules Capital participating in November 2021?

Hercules Capital will participate in the Jefferies Sixth Annual Virtual BDC Summit on November 17, 2021, and the JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference on November 18, 2021.

What is the significance of Hercules Capital's $12.8 billion commitment?

The $12.8 billion commitment reflects Hercules Capital's strength and reliability as a financing provider for high-growth companies.

Which industries does Hercules Capital focus on for loans?

Hercules Capital primarily focuses on technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries for its loans.

What is the stock symbol for Hercules Capital?

Hercules Capital trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'HTGC.'