Key facts
| Product | Venture debt |
| Funding type | Venture debt |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 6 weeks |
| Typical size | About 30% of your last equity round |
| Term | 24–48 months |
| Requirements | Minimum raise $5M · Institutional VC backing |
| Regions | US |
| What they underwrite | Your company & investors |
| Collateral | All company assets |
| How you repay | Interest-only then amortize |
| Dilution | Small (warrants) |
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Hercules Capital pros and cons
- None stand out on our data
- Slow: about 6 weeks to cash
- Takes warrants (small dilution)
- Requires institutional VC backing
- US only
Extending runway 6–12 months after a priced round.
Needs institutional investors. Warrants, end-of-term fees, covenants, blanket lien.
Hercules Capital alternatives
Other venture debt providers, fastest first.
| Provider | Estimated as of today | Time to cash | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technology Investment Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 4 weeks | Minimum raise $1M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| TriplePoint Capital Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $3M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Trinity Capital Venture debt & equipment |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $2M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Horizon Technology Finance Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $1M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Partners for Growth Venture & growth debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Runway Growth Capital Growth-stage debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 2 months | Minimum raise $10M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
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Hercules Capital FAQ
How much does Hercules Capital cost?
The estimated rate for Hercules Capital, as of today, is shared with approved B2B Agent members. Your actual cost depends on your business and Hercules Capital's underwriting.
How fast does Hercules Capital fund?
About 6 weeks from application to cash, based on typical timelines.
What are Hercules Capital's requirements?
Minimum raise $5M, institutional VC backing. Available in US.
How much can you get from Hercules Capital?
About 30% of your last equity round. Terms run 24–48 months.
Does Hercules Capital require a personal guarantee?
A personal guarantee isn't listed as a requirement for Hercules Capital.
What are the best alternatives to Hercules Capital?
Other venture debt providers include Western Technology Investment (about 4 weeks); TriplePoint Capital (about 6 weeks); Trinity Capital (about 6 weeks). Compare all 9 side by side on B2B Agent.
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