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Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTGC) is a publicly traded, specialty finance company offering senior and subordinated working capital loans, senior revolving loans, bridge loans and equipment loans, as well as direct equity investment exclusively to privately-held growth companies backed by top-tier venture capital and private equity firms, at all stages of development. The firm has committed more than $17 billion to more than 600 companies. This type of financing is commonly referred to as 'venture lending,' 'venture debt,' or what the firm calls 'structured mezzanine financing.' Hercules focuses its investments in companies active in technology and life science industries including biotechnology, medical devices, software, electronics and computer hardware, communications and networking as well as semiconductors and components. Hercules offers a full range of customized loans ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and has the capability to underwrite transactions up to $30 million.
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