Janice Bourque
Managing Director, Life Sciences @Hercules Capital
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director, Life Sciences @Hercules Capital
Hercules is the leading specialty finance company providing venture debt and equity to venture capital and private equity-backed technology and life science companies at all stages of developmentSince 2005 Hercules has committed over $8.5 billion in commitments to over 450 companies with $1.94B assets under management. With 150 IPOs and M&A exits and over co-investments with VC and PE firms Hercules Capital have provided shareholders with 54 consecutive quarters of distributions since 2005. We primarily focus on venture-backed private companies at all stages of development, and small-mid cap public companies. Our investment range is typically between $5 and $75 million per company. We are a publicly traded fund (NYSE: HTGC) backed by well-known funds and have maintained strong access to capital throughout our history. Some of the uses of our capital by our portfolio companies have been to: a) extend cash runway and reach new value inflection points, b) in-license new technology, c) acquisitions, d) shore-up the balance sheet ahead of negotiations with strategic partners or ahead/after a potential IPO, e) push the development of a new or secondary program or technology, and f) provide low dilution capital alongside public investors.
EDUCATION
Babson College
Executive Development Program Certificate
University of New Hampshire - Whittemore School of Business and Economics
MBA
University of New Hampshire
BS
ABOUT JANICE BOURQUE
Visionary and strategic thinker, team leader, life sciences spokesperson with a passion for the industry Exemplary leader who accomplishes objectives by translating vision into execution. Strong financial manager with proven track record of P&L responsibility, growth and profitability. Inspires, motivates and drives individuals and organizations through enthusiasm and creativity. Builds consensus by generating stakeholder buy-in that moves initiatives into action. Demonstrates leadership with a focus on employee performance and development. Thought Leader who is recognized as an industry spokesperson and public speaker with broadcast and print media. Established strong, respected political relationships with national, state and local leaders and regulatory agencies. Specialties: Biotechnology, banking/finance/accounting; biological sciences, public relations;
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