DAN HOLMAN

Dan Holman is a key leader at Hercules Capital, serving as Managing Partner and Head of Credit. In this critical role, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's entire credit underwriting process and managing its extensive portfolio of venture debt investments. His leadership ensures the rigorous evaluation of potential investments, maintaining the high credit quality and strategic growth of Hercules Capital's diverse portfolio. This involves a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial analysis, and risk management across various high-growth sectors.

Hercule Capital is renowned for providing flexible venture debt and equity solutions to privately held, venture capital-backed companies. Under Holman's guidance, the firm strategically invests in innovative companies within the technology, life sciences, and sustainable and renewable technology industries. His team's meticulous due diligence supports companies from early-stage development through growth and expansion, enabling them to achieve significant milestones without diluting equity.

Holman's extensive career background is deeply rooted in the venture debt and finance sectors. Prior to his current role, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Hercules Capital, including Senior Vice President and Head of Credit. Before joining Hercules, he honed his expertise at prominent financial institutions. He served as a Vice President at Comerica Bank's Technology and Life Sciences Division, where he gained valuable experience in financing innovative companies. His earlier career also included a tenure at Silicon Valley Bank, further solidifying his foundation in supporting the startup ecosystem. This rich history provides him with a comprehensive perspective on the financial needs and growth trajectories of emerging companies.

While specific individual "notable investments" are typically attributed to deal-sourcing partners in venture capital, Dan Holman's impact is felt across Hercules Capital's entire successful portfolio. As Head of Credit, he is instrumental in the approval process for all of Hercules' investments, which have supported hundreds of groundbreaking companies. Hercules Capital's portfolio includes numerous successful ventures that have gone on to achieve significant exits, IPOs, or continued growth, thanks in part to the strategic debt financing and rigorous credit oversight provided under Holman's leadership. His work ensures that Hercules Capital remains a trusted financial partner for leading innovators seeking non-dilutive capital solutions.