Hercules Achieves $3.92 Billion in New Commitments for 2025
"Our record-breaking performance in 2025 - which included achieving all-time highs in new debt and equity commitments, gross fundings, net debt portfolio growth, and investment income - reflects our differentiated approach to investing, the strength of the Hercules platform and our unrivaled standing in the venture lending market," stated Scott Bluestein, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Hercules. "Reaching $3.92 billion in new commitments and $2.28 billion in gross fundings, up 45.7% and 25.9% year-over-year, respectively, demonstrates our ability to scale and support the world's most innovative companies while maintaining the disciplined underwriting that is the hallmark of our Company. These results exemplify our position as the partner of choice for high-growth businesses and reinforce our commitment to delivering strong, consistent returns for our shareholders. Our newly declared supplemental distribution of $0.07 per share in the fourth quarter represents our 22nd consecutive quarter of issuing a supplemental dividend. We remain committed to our fundamental principles of disciplined credit and underwriting, maintaining ample liquidity and prudent leverage, and expanding the capacity of our private funds. These principles position the Company to maintain our strong growth trajectory throughout 2026 and maximize shareholder returns."
