SuRo Capital Corp. First Quarter 2025 Preliminary Investment Portfolio Update
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) has provided a Q1 2025 investment portfolio update, highlighting significant developments despite volatile market conditions. CoreWeave's IPO marked the largest tech IPO since 2021, while OpenAI secured a record $40 billion financing at a $300 billion valuation.
The company made new investments including a $5.0 million investment in Plaid and a $1.0 million follow-on investment in WHOOP. SuRo Capital's net asset value is estimated between $6.50 to $7.00 per share as of March 31, 2025, compared to $6.68 per share in December 2024.
The company holds positions in 37 portfolio companies (32 private, 5 public) and maintains approximately $18.1 million in liquid assets. Under its convertible note program, SuRo Capital has $35.0 million in outstanding notes, and has completed its $35.3 million note repurchase program for the 6.00% Notes due 2026.
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) ha fornito un aggiornamento del portafoglio investimenti per il primo trimestre del 2025, evidenziando sviluppi significativi nonostante le condizioni di mercato volatili. L'IPO di CoreWeave ha segnato la più grande IPO tecnologica dal 2021, mentre OpenAI ha ottenuto un finanziamento record di 40 miliardi di dollari con una valutazione di 300 miliardi di dollari.
La società ha effettuato nuovi investimenti, tra cui un investimento di 5,0 milioni di dollari in Plaid e un investimento supplementare di 1,0 milione di dollari in WHOOP. Il valore netto degli attivi di SuRo Capital è stimato tra $6,50 e $7,00 per azione al 31 marzo 2025, rispetto a $6,68 per azione a dicembre 2024.
La società detiene partecipazioni in 37 aziende del portafoglio (32 private, 5 pubbliche) e mantiene circa 18,1 milioni di dollari in attivi liquidi. Nell'ambito del suo programma di note convertibili, SuRo Capital ha 35,0 milioni di dollari in note in circolazione e ha completato il suo programma di riacquisto di note da 35,3 milioni di dollari per le note al 6,00% in scadenza nel 2026.
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) ha proporcionado una actualización de su portafolio de inversiones para el primer trimestre de 2025, destacando desarrollos significativos a pesar de las condiciones de mercado volátiles. La OPI de CoreWeave marcó la mayor OPI tecnológica desde 2021, mientras que OpenAI aseguró un financiamiento récord de 40 mil millones de dólares con una valoración de 300 mil millones de dólares.
La empresa realizó nuevas inversiones, incluyendo una inversión de 5,0 millones de dólares en Plaid y una inversión adicional de 1,0 millones de dólares en WHOOP. El valor neto de los activos de SuRo Capital se estima entre $6,50 y $7,00 por acción al 31 de marzo de 2025, en comparación con $6,68 por acción en diciembre de 2024.
La empresa tiene participaciones en 37 compañías del portafolio (32 privadas, 5 públicas) y mantiene aproximadamente 18,1 millones de dólares en activos líquidos. Bajo su programa de notas convertibles, SuRo Capital tiene 35,0 millones de dólares en notas pendientes y ha completado su programa de recompra de notas de 35,3 millones de dólares para las notas del 6,00% que vencen en 2026.
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS)는 2025년 1분기 투자 포트폴리오 업데이트를 제공하며, 변동성이 큰 시장 상황에도 불구하고 중요한 발전을 강조했습니다. CoreWeave의 IPO는 2021년 이후 가장 큰 기술 IPO로 기록되었으며, OpenAI는 3,000억 달러의 가치로 400억 달러의 기록적인 자금을 확보했습니다.
회사는 Plaid에 500만 달러를 투자하고 WHOOP에 100만 달러의 후속 투자를 포함한 새로운 투자를 진행했습니다. SuRo Capital의 순 자산 가치는 2025년 3월 31일 기준으로 $6.50에서 $7.00 per share로 추정되며, 2024년 12월에는 $6.68 per share였습니다.
회사는 37개의 포트폴리오 회사(32개 비상장, 5개 상장)에 대한 지분을 보유하고 있으며, 약 1,810만 달러의 유동 자산을 유지하고 있습니다. 전환사채 프로그램에 따라 SuRo Capital은 3,500만 달러의 미상환 채권을 보유하고 있으며, 2026년 만기 6.00% 채권에 대한 3,530만 달러의 채권 매입 프로그램을 완료했습니다.
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) a fourni une mise à jour de son portefeuille d'investissement pour le premier trimestre 2025, soulignant des développements significatifs malgré des conditions de marché volatiles. L'IPO de CoreWeave a marqué la plus grande IPO technologique depuis 2021, tandis que OpenAI a sécurisé un financement record de 40 milliards de dollars avec une valorisation de 300 milliards de dollars.
La société a effectué de nouveaux investissements, y compris un investissement de 5,0 millions de dollars dans Plaid et un investissement additionnel de 1,0 million de dollars dans WHOOP. La valeur nette des actifs de SuRo Capital est estimée entre $6,50 et $7,00 par action au 31 mars 2025, contre 6,68 $ par action en décembre 2024.
La société détient des participations dans 37 entreprises de son portefeuille (32 privées, 5 publiques) et maintient environ 18,1 millions de dollars d'actifs liquides. Dans le cadre de son programme de billets convertibles, SuRo Capital a 35,0 millions de dollars de billets en circulation et a complété son programme de rachat de billets de 35,3 millions de dollars pour les billets à 6,00 % arrivant à échéance en 2026.
SuRo Capital Corp. (SSSS) hat ein Update zum Investitionsportfolio für das erste Quartal 2025 bereitgestellt und dabei bedeutende Entwicklungen hervorgehoben, trotz der volatilen Marktbedingungen. Der IPO von CoreWeave stellte den größten Tech-IPO seit 2021 dar, während OpenAI eine Rekordfinanzierung von 40 Milliarden Dollar bei einer Bewertung von 300 Milliarden Dollar sicherte.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Investitionen getätigt, darunter eine Investition von 5,0 Millionen Dollar in Plaid und eine Nachfolgeveranlagung von 1,0 Millionen Dollar in WHOOP. Der Nettovermögenswert von SuRo Capital wird zum 31. März 2025 auf $6,50 bis $7,00 pro Aktie geschätzt, verglichen mit $6,68 pro Aktie im Dezember 2024.
Das Unternehmen hält Anteile an 37 Portfoliounternehmen (32 privat, 5 öffentlich) und verwaltet etwa 18,1 Millionen Dollar an liquiden Mitteln. Im Rahmen seines Programms für wandelbare Anleihen hat SuRo Capital 35,0 Millionen Dollar an ausstehenden Anleihen und hat sein Rückkaufprogramm für Anleihen in Höhe von 35,3 Millionen Dollar für die 6,00% Anleihen, die 2026 fällig werden, abgeschlossen.
- Portfolio company CoreWeave completed largest tech IPO since 2021
- Portfolio company OpenAI secured $40 billion financing at $300 billion valuation
- New strategic $5.0 million investment in Plaid
- Liquid assets of $18.1 million as of March 31, 2025
- NAV declined to $6.50-$7.00 per share from $7.17 in March 2024
- Challenging and volatile market conditions affecting portfolio performance
Insights
SuRo Capital's Q1 2025 update reveals significant portfolio developments despite challenging market conditions. Two major holdings achieved remarkable milestones: CoreWeave completed the largest tech IPO since 2021, and OpenAI closed a
The estimated NAV of
Strategic new investments include
The portfolio's composition (37 companies: 32 private, 5 public) and notable exits/liquidity events suggest management's thesis of backing high-potential private companies before public markets is bearing fruit, despite broader market volatility. The strategic SPAC sponsorship with Colombier Acquisition Corp. II announcing a merger with GrabAGun further validates their capital allocation strategy.
SuRo Capital Portfolio Investment CoreWeave Completes Largest Tech IPO Since 2021
SuRo Capital Portfolio Investment OpenAI Closes Largest Venture Raise with
Net Asset Value Anticipated to be
NEW YORK, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SuRo Capital Corp. (“SuRo Capital”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) (Nasdaq: SSSS) today provided the following preliminary update on its investment portfolio for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
“The past few months have been marked by some of the most volatile market conditions since the onset of COVID-19, culminating in the Nasdaq’s worst quarter since 2022, and its worst week since 2020. This turbulence has persisted and intensified into the second quarter. Despite these headwinds, we saw significant positive momentum across our portfolio: CoreWeave’s IPO was the largest technology IPO since 2021 and OpenAI closed a
“Beyond these high-profile capital raises, we remain committed to backing some of the world’s most innovative and sought-after private companies before they become publicly traded. We completed a new
As previously reported, SuRo Capital’s net assets totaled approximately
Investment Portfolio Update
As of March 31, 2025, SuRo Capital held positions in 37 portfolio companies – 32 privately held and 5 publicly held, some of which may be subject to certain restrictions and/or lock-up provisions.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, SuRo Capital made the following follow-on investments:
Portfolio Company | Investment | Transaction Date | Amount(1) |
Orchard Technologies, Inc. | Series 1 Senior Preferred | 1/31/2025 | |
Orchard Technologies, Inc. | Simple Agreement for Future Equity | 1/31/2025 | |
Whoop, Inc. | Simple Agreement for Future Equity | 2/6/2025 |
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(1) Amount invested does not include any capitalized costs, if applicable.
Subsequent to quarter-end through April 7, 2025, SuRo Capital made the following investments:
Portfolio Company | Investment | Transaction Date | Amount(1) |
Plaid Inc.(2) | Class A Common Shares | 4/4/2025 |
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(1) Amount invested does not include any capitalized costs, origination fees, or prepaid expenses, if applicable.
(2) SuRo Capital’s investment in the common shares of Plaid Inc. was made through 1789 Capital Nirvana II LP, an SPV in which SuRo Capital Corp. is the Sole Limited Partner. SuRo Capital paid a
SuRo Capital’s liquid assets were approximately
As of March 31, 2025, there were 23,551,859 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement
On August 6, 2024, SuRo Capital entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), by and between the Company and the purchaser identified therein (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which we may issue up to a maximum of
Interest on the Convertible Notes will be paid quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30, at a rate of
On October 9, 2024, pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, we issued and sold, and the Purchaser purchased,
Note Repurchase Program
On August 6, 2024, SuRo Capital’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary note repurchase program (the “Note Repurchase Program”) which allows the Company to repurchase up to
During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased an additional 199,990 of the
Share Repurchase Program
Under the Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase its outstanding common stock in the open market, provided it complies with the prohibitions under its insider trading policies and procedures and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act and the Exchange Act.
Since inception of the Share Repurchase Program in August 2017, SuRo Capital has repurchased over 6.0 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately
Preliminary Estimates and Guidance
The preliminary financial estimates provided herein are unaudited and have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the management of SuRo Capital. Neither our independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data included herein. Actual results may differ materially.
The Company expects to announce its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 results in May 2025.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein, including statements regarding SuRo Capital's beliefs, expectations, intentions, or strategies for the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements". SuRo Capital cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the impact of any market volatility that may be detrimental to our business, our portfolio companies, our industry, and the global economy, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors, cautionary statements, and other conditions which could cause SuRo Capital's actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in SuRo Capital's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SuRo Capital undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release.
About SuRo Capital Corp.
SuRo Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: SSSS) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. The fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common stock. Since inception, SuRo Capital has served as the public's gateway to venture capital, offering unique access to some of the world’s most innovative and sought-after private companies before they become publicly traded. SuRo Capital’s diverse portfolio encompasses high-growth sectors including AI infrastructure, emerging consumer brands, and cutting-edge software solutions for both consumer and enterprise markets, among others. SuRo Capital is headquartered in New York, NY and has offices in San Francisco, CA. Connect with the company on X, LinkedIn, and at www.surocap.com.
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