We Are Deploying Capital Aggressively: Hercules Capital CEO

The video discusses the challenges and advantages of scaling in the venture debt market, focusing on Hercules Capital's strategy. It highlights the benefits of venture debt over venture equity, emphasizing less dilution for companies. The video also covers loan underwriting practices, market specialization, and the company's core yields and future outlook.

What is a key challenge in scaling the venture debt market?

• Lack of capital

• Short loan durations

• High competition

• Long loan durations

How does Hercules Capital's internally managed model benefit their business?

• It requires external management

• It allows focus on credit without growth pressure

• It limits their asset base

• It increases management fees

What is one advantage of venture debt over venture equity?

• Higher dilution

• Less dilution

• Faster returns

• More competition

What is the typical loan-to-value ratio for venture debt according to the transcript?

• 30%

• 50%

• 10%

• 20%

What has been the historical core yield range for Hercules Capital?

• 14-15%

• 12-13%

• 10-11%

• 8-9%