Hercules Announces Upcoming Event for Financial Community

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules”), the leading specialty finance company to innovative, venture growth, pre-IPO and M&A stage companies backed by leading venture capital firms, today announced that Manuel A. Henriquez, chairman and chief executive officer, will be participating in a panel session at the following event for the financial community:

SuperReturn US West“Private Credit Market Overview”February 7, 2017, 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific TimeFour Seasons Hotel, San Francisco, California

About Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules”) is the leading and largest specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a broad variety of technology, life sciences and sustainable and renewable technology industries. Since inception (December 2003), Hercules has committed more than $6.3 billion to over 360 companies and is the lender of choice for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms seeking growth capital financing. Companies interested in learning more about financing opportunities should contact [e-mail], or call 650.289.3060.

Hercules’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HTGC."

In addition, Hercules has three outstanding bond issuances of:

• 7.00% Unsecured Notes due April 2019, NYSE listed under the symbols “HTGZ,”
• 7.00% Unsecured Notes due September 2019, NYSE listed under the symbols “HTGY,” and
• 6.25% Unsecured Notes due July 2024, NYSE listed under the symbols “HTGX.”

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Hercules Capital, Inc.Michael Hara, 650-433-5578 HT-HNInvestor Relations and Corporate [e-mail]