Firsthand Technology Value Fund Discloses Preliminary NAV of $13.75 Per Share as of December 31, 2021
Firsthand Technology Value Fund (NASDAQ: SVVC) announced its preliminary net asset value (NAV) of $13.75 as of December 31, 2021. The Fund's top five holdings are IntraOp Medical, Wrightspeed, Revasum, Pivotal Systems, and Hera Systems, representing a combined 91.3% of its net assets. Total investments reached $91.1 million, with a per-share valuation of $13.22. The annual report, including detailed financial statements and investment schedules, will be available with the Form 10-K filing in March 2022.
- Preliminary NAV of $13.75 indicates stable asset valuation.
- Top five holdings make up 91.3% of net assets, showcasing strong portfolio concentration.
- Total investments of $91.1 million demonstrate significant financial backing.
- None.
Top Holdings Include IntraOp Medical, Wrightspeed, Revasum, Pivotal Systems, and Hera Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVVC) (the “Fund”), a publicly traded venture capital fund that invests in technology and cleantech companies, disclosed today that its preliminary NAV, as of December 31, 2021, was
| 1. | IntraOp Medical Corp. is the manufacturer of the Mobetron, a medical device that is used to deliver electron-based radiation to cancer patients. As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s investment in IntraOp consisted of 26,856,187 shares of preferred stock plus debt securities and represented approximately |
| 2. | Wrightspeed, Inc. is a supplier of electric drivetrains for heavy-duty trucks. As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s investment in Wrightspeed consisted of 60,802,795 shares of preferred and common stock plus debt securities and warrants to purchase additional shares and represented approximately |
| 3. | Revasum, Inc. (ASX: RVS) is a provider of chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) and grinding tools to the semiconductor industry. As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s investment in Revasum consisted of 46,834,340 shares of common stock equivalents (CDI’s) and represented approximately |
| 4. | Pivotal Systems Corp. (ASX: PVS) provides monitoring and process control technologies for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s investment in Pivotal consisted of 14,589,506 shares of common stock equivalents (CDI’s) and represented approximately |
| 5. | Hera Systems, Inc. is developing micro satellites with imaging and communication capabilities for launch into low Earth orbit. As of December 31, 2021, the Fund’s investment in Hera consisted of 13,331,527 shares of preferred stock plus debt securities and warrants to purchase additional shares and represented approximately |
The Fund’s preliminary net assets as of December 31, 2021, include cash and cash equivalents of approximately
About Firsthand Technology Value Fund
Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. is a publicly traded venture capital fund that invests in technology and cleantech companies. More information about the Fund and its holdings can be found online at www.firsthandtvf.com.
The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company that elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least
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Contact:
Phil Mosakowski
Firsthand Capital Management, Inc.
(408) 624-9526
vc@firsthandtvf.com
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