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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a U.S.-based financial company classified within the investment services industry. It specializes in providing structured financing solutions to growth-stage companies, primarily in the technology, life sciences, healthcare, and clean technology sectors.
Founded with the purpose of supporting innovative companies that lack access to traditional credit lines, the firm operates through secured loans, venture debt financing, and capital solutions designed to accelerate business expansion.
Its portfolio includes financing for emerging companies in biotechnology, software, medical devices, robotics, clean energy, and technology services. The company’s strategy focuses on supporting high-growth businesses through customized financial structures.
Horizon Technology Finance operates mainly in the United States, maintaining partnerships with funds, investment managers, and institutions specializing in venture lending. Its operations rely on a skilled team dedicated to credit analysis and portfolio management.
The company competes with other Business Development Companies (BDCs) and financial institutions focused on venture lending. Its performance is influenced by interest rates, technological sector trends, and risk assessments.
The operational structure includes asset management, credit underwriting, portfolio oversight, and administration of financing vehicles. Revenue is generated primarily through interest income, fees, and equity participation derived from warrants associated with loan agreements.
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker HRZN.
History and when Horizon Technology Finance Corporation was founded
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation was founded in 2003 in the United States to address the growing need for specialized financing for early- and mid-stage innovative companies. From inception, the company positioned itself as an alternative to traditional lending models, offering structured capital to technology and life sciences businesses.
In 2010, the company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq, expanding its lending capacity and strengthening its presence in the venture lending sector. The IPO enabled portfolio diversification and growth.
Throughout the 2010s, Horizon expanded its portfolio to include emerging industries such as clean energy and advanced technologies. The firm also increased exposure to warrant-based investments, benefiting from equity appreciation in portfolio companies.
Between 2020 and 2024, Horizon increased its presence in the technology and healthcare sectors, supported by strong industry growth. During this period, the company enhanced risk management pra
Additional Information
The Company Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 287.67 Millions, having an equity of $ 315.70 Millions.
With a total of 19 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Financial and categorized in industry of Capital Markets.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ -14.54 Millions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ -23.93 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -12.02, a P/BV ratio of 0.91 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of HRZN was at 19.73%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker HRZN.
