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The third quarter of a well-known specialty finance company, which ended on September 30, 2022, was completed. This company provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital-backed businesses in the technology, life sciences, health information and services, and sustainability sectors. , through its investment advisor, Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (“HTFM”), offers updates to its lending platform (the “Horizon Platform”) through our most recent third quarter portfolio report.
“During the quarter, the Horizon platform funded $106 million in loans, including a $89 million loan to HRZN,” stated Gerald A. Michaud, president of HRZN and his HTFM. A record $309 million in outside investments, including $252 million in commitments, highlights the power of the Horizon brand.
During the quarter, HRZN also received $22 million in loan prepayments, generating extra and accelerated income in the form of prepayment fees and end-of-term payments. The market for venture debt is still strong despite the macroeconomic situation, and the Horizon Platform and HRZN are still in a strong position to offer shareholders of HRZN smart growth and more value.
Originations
Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a maker of self-driving long-haul vehicles intended to improve freight sector efficiency and safety, received $30.0 million as a new portfolio business. $20.0 million was given to a new portfolio business that creates analytics and simulation software for spacecraft collision avoidance. $17.5 million was given to a new portfolio firm that is in the clinical stages of developing vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer immunotherapies.
Seven loans totaling $88.5 million were funded by HRZN during the third quarter of 2022, for a total of $105.5 million in loans funded through the Horizon Platform.
A new portfolio business that offers a worldwide platform for regulated digital health solutions for biopharma and medtech will get $14.0 million. A new portfolio firm that offers retailers and brands a returns technology platform will receive $2.5 million. His Sonex Health, Inc., a provider of equipment, instruction, and training programs for ultrasound-guided surgery, will receive $2.5 million from the existing portfolio firm. $2 million was given to an existing portfolio business, Branded Online, Inc. (d/b/a Nogin). businesses that provide customers and lifestyle brands commerce as a service.