Episode 123 – The Growth Rocketship: Hercules Backs Tech, Life Sciences

Hercules Capital provides senior secured loans to high-growth, venture capital-backed companies across technology and life sciences. Since its inception in 2003, Hercules has committed more than US$28 billion to more than 700 companies and works with more than 1,000 leading venture capital and private equity firms. In this episode of Connected With Latham, Haim Zaltzman, Global Vice Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, sits down with Scott Bluestein, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Hercules Capital, to discuss Hercules' investment approach, the role of venture debt in the current market, and how AI could shape the future of technology and life sciences markets.   This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Phone: 1.212.906.1200