Review on Hercules Capital by Alfonso García
Hercules Capital - A giant of venture investments
The company was created with the objective of meeting the needs of entrepreneurs and also public investors, becoming an alternative investment vehicle, thanks to which young entrepreneurs could access risk capital.
With more than FIVE HUNDRED companies financed and 2.6 billion dollars of assets under management, it has managed to transform itself into one of the largest companies in the world dedicated to investing in venture capital, reaching a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, known as Hercules. Capital, now a Business Development Company (BDC), with an enterprise value in excess of $ 3 billion and a market capitalization of nearly $ 2 billion.
Pros
- Strong support for new business projects
- One of the largest funds of its kind listed on the NY Stock Exchange
Cons
- Lack of presence in developing countries
