0001280784 2026-06-25 2026-06-25 0001280784 1 2026-06-25 2026-06-25 iso4217:USD pure shares S-8 S-8 EX-FILING FEES 0001280784 Hercules Capital, Inc. N/A false S-8 Hercules Capital, Inc. Equity Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share true 14000000 15.15 212100000.00 0.0001381 29291.01 212100000.00 29291.01 0.00 29291.01 (1) Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), this registration statement on Form S-8 also covers an indeterminate number of additional shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock"), of Hercules Capital, Inc. (the "Registrant") that may be issued under the plans referenced herein as a result of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization or similar transactions. (2) Estimated solely for purposes of determining the amount of the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c) and (h) under the Securities Act, based upon the average of the high and low sales prices of the Common Stock of the Registrant as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on June 24, 2026. (3) Represents shares of Common Stock of the Registrant reserved for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.