PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	As of September 30, 2014
Assets
Investments at fair value (amortized cost of $245,489)	$	247,717
Short-term investments at fair value (cost of $50,000)	49,998
Cash	7,543
Restricted cash	2,374
Deferred credit facility costs	3,184
Prepaid expenses	218
Total Assets	311,034

Liabilities
Revolving credit facility payable	109,000
Payable for U.S. Treasury bill assets	50,000
Base management fee payable	850
Income incentive fee payable	938
Accrued capital gains incentive fee	512
Payable to directors and officers	109
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	4,829
Total Liabilities	166,238

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)

Net Assets	$	144,796

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding)	$	—
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (450,000,000 shares authorized; 9,891,575 shares issued and outstanding)	99
Paid-in capital in excess of par value	142,188
Net investment income	6,946
Accumulated net unrealized gains	2,561
Dividend distributions	(6,998		)
Net Assets	$	144,796

Net Asset Value per Share	$	14.64

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014
Investment Income
Interest income from investments	$	7,802	$	14,504
Other income	56		152
Total investment and other income	7,858		14,656

Operating Expenses
Base management fee	850		1,668
Income incentive fee	938		1,157
Capital gains incentive fee	230		512
Interest expense and amortization of fees	1,370		2,300
Administration agreement expenses	344		737
General and administrative expenses	604		1,336
Total Operating Expenses	4,336		7,710

Net investment income	3,522		6,946

Net realized gains	—		—
Net change in unrealized gains on investments	1,151		2,561

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations	$	4,673	$	9,507

Basic and diluted net investment income per share	$	0.36	$	0.70
Basic and diluted net increase in net assets per share	$	0.47	$	0.96
Basic and diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding	9,872,564		9,858,725

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

	For the period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	9,507
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Fundings and purchases of investments	(243,099		)
Purchases and sales of short-term investments, net	(50,000		)
Principal payments on investments	1,049
Net change in unrealized gains on investments	(2,226		)
Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts, net	(343		)
Accretion of end-of-term payments	(3,096		)
Amortization of deferred credit facility costs	643
Change in restricted cash	(2,374		)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Payable for U.S. Treasury bill assets	50,000
Prepaid expenses	(218		)
Base management fee	850
Income incentive fee payable	938
Accrued capital gains incentive fee	512
Payable to directors and officers	109
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	3,641

Net cash used in operating activities	(234,107		)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowing under bridge facility	121,662
Repayment of bridge facility	(121,662		)
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	109,000
Dividend distributions, net	(6,284		)
Deferred credit facility costs	(2,639		)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	141,548

Net cash provided by financing activities	241,625

Net change in cash	7,518
Cash at beginning of period	25
Cash at end of period	$	7,543

Non-Cash Financing Activities:
Accrued deferred credit facility cost	$	1,188

Supplemental Information:
Cash paid during period for interest	$	1,414
Dividend distributions reinvested	$	714

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

As of September 30, 2014

Venture Growth Stage Company

Industry

Type of Investment

Outstanding
Principal

Cost

Fair Value

Maturity
Date

Debt Investments

Aerohive Networks, Inc.

Wireless Communications Equipment

Growth Capital Loan
(9.25% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)

2,500

2,549

2,580

12/31/2015

Growth Capital Loan
(10.25% interest rate, 6.75% EOT payment)

7,500

7,584

7,847

12/31/2017

Aerohive Networks, Inc. Total

10,000

10,133

10,427

AirStrip Technologies, Inc.

Medical Software and Information Services

Growth Capital Loan
(8.75% interest rate, 9.00% EOT payment)

5,000

5,149

5,164

10/31/2016

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

5,062

5,071

3/31/2017

(8.75% interest rate, 9.00% EOT payment)

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

4,997

4,999

7/31/2017

(8.75% interest rate, 9.00% EOT payment)

AirStrip Technologies, Inc. Total

15,000

15,208

15,234

Birchbox, Inc.

E-Commerce — Personal Goods

Growth Capital Loan
(10.75% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)

2,000

1,994

2,159

5/31/2017

Growth Capital Loan

3,000

2,983

3,239

6/30/2017

(10.75% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)

Birchbox, Inc. Total

5,000

4,977

5,398

Cambridge Broadband Network Limited (1) (3)

Wireless Communications Equipment

Growth Capital Loan
(11.50% interest rate, 9.50% EOT payment)

6,000

5,837

9/30/2017

Coraid, Inc.

Data Storage

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

5,030

5,043

12/31/2016

(10.00% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)

Growth Capital Loan

10,000

9,789

9,798

6/30/2017

(10.00% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)

Coraid, Inc. Total

15,000

14,819

14,841

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

As of September 30, 2014

Venture Growth Stage Company	Industry	Type of Investment	Outstanding Principal		Cost		Fair Value		Maturity Date
Debt Investments (continued)
EndoChoice, Inc.	Medical Device and Equipment	Growth Capital Loan (11.75% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)	$	10,000	$	10,041	$	10,053	2/28/2018
		Growth Capital Loan (11.75% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)	10,000		9,987		9,993		2/28/2018
		Growth Capital Loan (11.75% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)	10,000		9,947		9,945		2/28/2018
EndoChoice, Inc. Total			30,000		29,975		29,991
Harvest Power, Inc.	Biofuels/ Biomass	Growth Capital Loan (12.00% interest rate, 9.00% EOT payment)	20,000		20,501		20,492		11/30/2016
Hayneedle, Inc.	E-Commerce — Household Goods	Growth Capital Loan (12.50% interest rate, 12.00% EOT payment)	15,000		15,012		15,004		8/31/2017
		Growth Capital Loan	5,000		5,016		5,024		12/31/2017
		(12.75% interest rate, 16.00% EOT payment)
Hayneedle, Inc. Total			20,000		20,028		20,028
HouseTrip Limited (1) (3)	Travel and Arrangement / Tourism	Growth Capital Loan (10.00% interest rate, 5.00% EOT payment)	10,000		9,872		9,896		11/30/2016
InMobi, Inc. (1) (3)	Advertising / Marketing	Growth Capital Loan (9.00% interest rate, 5.00% EOT payment)	3,000		3,046		3,057		3/31/2016
		Growth Capital Loan (9.00% interest rate, 5.00% EOT payment)	2,000		2,012		2,016		6/30/2016
		Revolver Loan (Prime + 5.75% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)	5,000		5,078		5,077		12/31/2015
		Revolver Loan (Prime + 5.75% interest rate, 6.00% EOT Payment)	2,000		2,024		2,024		12/31/2015
		Revolver Loan (Prime + 5.75% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)	3,000		3,027		3,027		12/31/2015
		Revolver Loan (Prime + 5.75% interest rate, 6.00% EOT payment)	8,000		8,053		8,053		12/31/2015
InMobi, Inc. Total			23,000		23,240		23,254

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

As of September 30, 2014

Venture Growth Stage Company	Industry	Type of Investment	Outstanding Principal		Cost		Fair Value		Maturity Date
Debt Investments (continued)
Lattice Engines, Inc.	Business Applications Software	Growth Capital Loan (8.50% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)	$	5,000	$	5,127	$	5,140	12/31/2016
		Growth Capital Loan (8.50% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)	2,500		2,513		2,519		3/31/2017
Lattice Engines, Inc. Total			7,500		7,640		7,659
Mind Candy Limited (1) (3)	Entertainment	Growth Capital Loan (12.00% interest rate, 9.50% EOT payment)	10,000		9,685		9,692		6/30/2017
ModCloth, Inc.	E-Commerce — Clothing and Accessories	Growth Capital Loan (10.50% interest rate, 10.00% EOT payment)	1,000		1,040		1,044		6/30/2016
		Growth Capital Loan (10.50% interest rate, 10.00% EOT payment)	2,000		2,072		2,079		7/31/2016
		Growth Capital Loan	2,000		2,030		2,034		8/31/2017
		(12.00% interest rate, 10.50% EOT payment)
		Growth Capital Loan	5,000		5,045		5,053		11/30/2017
		(12.00% interest rate, 11.00% EOT payment)
		Growth Capital Loan	5,000		4,997		5,004		2/28/2018
		(12.00% interest rate, 11.50% EOT payment)
		Growth Capital Loan	5,000		4,865		4,873		6/30/2017
		(12.00% interest rate, 7.50% EOT payment)
		Equipment Financing (1)	895		921		912		8/31/2016
		(7.50% interest rate, 15.00% EOT payment)
		Equipment Financing (1)	311		318		316		10/31/2016
		(7.50% interest rate, 15.00% EOT payment)
		Equipment Financing (1)	149		150		150		3/31/2017
		(7.50% interest rate, 15.00% EOT payment)
		Equipment Financing (1)	19		20		20		6/30/2017
		(7.50% interest rate, 15.00% EOT payment)
		Equipment Financing (1)	13		12		12		7/31/2017
		(7.50% interest rate, 15.00% EOT payment)
ModCloth, Inc. Total			21,387		21,470		21,497

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

As of September 30, 2014

Venture Growth Stage Company

Industry

Type of Investment

Outstanding
Principal

Cost

Fair Value

Maturity
Date

Debt Investments (continued)

SimpliVity Corporation

Database Software

Growth Capital Loan
(10.00% interest rate,

7,000

6,817

6,815

6/30/2018

8.50% EOT payment)

TechMediaNetwork, Inc.

General Media and Content

Growth Capital Loan
(9.25% interest rate,

2,500

2,516

2,522

3/31/2017

8.00% EOT payment)

Growth Capital Loan

2,500

2,465

2,464

9/30/2017

(9.25% interest rate, 8.00% EOT payment)

TechMediaNetwork, Inc. Total

5,000

4,981

4,986

Thrillist Media Group, Inc. (2)

General Media and Content

Growth Capital Loan
(Prime + 8.50% interest rate, 9.00% EOT

5,000

4,549

4,548

9/30/2017

payment)

Virtual Instruments Corporation

Network Systems Management Software

Growth Capital Loan
(9.50% interest rate, 9.25% EOT payment)

5,000

5,057

5,069

12/31/2016

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

5,039

5,049

1/31/2017

(9.50% interest rate, 9.25% EOT payment)

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

5,020

5,030

2/28/2017

(9.50% interest rate, 9.25% EOT payment)

Virtual Instruments Corporation Total

15,000

15,116

15,148

Xirrus, Inc.

Wireless Communications Equipment

Growth Capital Loan
(11.50% interest rate, 8.50% EOT payment)

2,663

2,755

2,776

6/30/2016

Growth Capital Loan (11.50% interest rate,

4,564

4,689

4,727

12/31/2016

8.50% EOT payment)

Growth Capital Loan

5,000

4,967

5,041

3/31/2017

(11.50% interest rate, 8.50% EOT payment)

Xirrus, Inc. Total

12,227

12,411

12,544

Total Debt Investments

237,114

237,259

238,287

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(condensed and unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

As of September 30, 2014

Venture Growth Stage Company	Industry	Type of Warrant or Equity	Shares	Cost		Fair Value
Warrants
Aerohive Networks, Inc.	Wireless Communications Equipment	Common Stock	33,993	$	153	$	18
AirStrip Technologies, Inc.	Medical Software and Information Services	Preferred Stock	31,063	112		95
Birchbox, Inc.	E-Commerce — Personal Goods	Preferred Stock	49,829	566		1,487
Cambridge Broadband Network Limited (1) (3)	Wireless Communications Equipment	Preferred Shares	33,000	95		95
Coraid, Inc.	Data Storage	Preferred Stock	157,710	317		300
ECPM Holdings, LLC	Medical Device and Equipment	Class A Units	947,508	224		224
Harvest Power, Inc.	Biofuels/Biomass	Common Stock	67,935	77		77
Hayneedle, Inc.	E-Commerce — Household Goods	Common Stock	400,000	468		375
HouseTrip SA (1) (3)	Travel and Arrangement / Tourism	Preferred Share	212,804	93		93
InMobi Pte Ltd. (1) (3)	Advertising / Marketing	Ordinary Shares	48,500	35		22
Inspirato, LLC (2)	Travel and Leisure	Preferred Units	1,994	37		43
Lattice Engines, Inc.	Business Applications Software	Preferred Stock	191,935	39		27
Mind Candy, Inc. (1) (3)	Entertainment	Preferred Stock	287,187	751		732
ModCloth, Inc.	E-Commerce — Clothing and Accessories	Common Stock	419,620	545		500
Nutanix, Inc. (2)	Database Software	Preferred Stock	45,000	77		213
One Kings Lane, Inc. (2)	E-Commerce - Household Goods	Preferred Stock	13,635	29		29
Shazam Entertainment Limited (1) (2) (3)	MultiMedia / Streaming Software	Ordinary Share	2,669,479	134		125
SimpliVity Corporation	Database Software	Preferred Stock	252,890	299		299
TechMediaNetwork, Inc.	General Media and Content	Preferred Stock	72,234	31		31
Thrillist Media Group, Inc. (2)	General Media and Content	Common Stock	283,401	712		712
Virtual Instruments Corporation	Network Systems Management Software	Preferrence Shares	694,788	612		593
Xirrus, Inc.	Wireless Communications Equipment	Preferred Stock	2,159,631	325		269
Total Warrants				$	5,730	$	6,359

Equity Investments (2)
BirchBox, Inc	E-Commerce — Personal Goods	Preferred Stock	2,839	$	250	$	250
Inspirato, LLC (1) (4)	Travel and Leisure	Preferred Units	1,948	250		250
MongoDB, Inc.	Software Development Tools	Common Stock	74,742	1,000		1,000
Nutanix, Inc.	Database Software	Preferred Stock	137,202	1,000		1,571
Total Equity Investments				$	2,500	$	3,071

Total Investments in Portfolio Companies				$	245,489	$	247,717

				Cost		Fair Value
Short-Term Investments (2)
U.S. Treasury Bills				$	50,000	$	49,998
Total Short-Term Investments				$	50,000	$	49,998

Total Investments				$	295,489	$	297,715

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(condensed and unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, was formed on June 28, 2013 and priced its initial public offering and commenced investment operations on March 5, 2014. The Company is structured as an externally-managed non-diversified, closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). As a BDC, the Company expects to qualify annually as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

The Company was formed to expand the venture growth stage business segment of TriplePoint Capital LLC’s (the “Sponsor”) investment platform. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize total return to stockholders primarily in the form of current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by primarily lending to venture growth stage companies focused in technology, life sciences and other high growth industries backed by the Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors. The Company is externally managed by TPVG Advisers LLC (the “Adviser”) which is registered as an investment adviser under the 1940 Act and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sponsor. The Adviser is responsible for sourcing, reviewing and structuring investment opportunities, underwriting and performing due diligence on investments and monitoring the investment portfolio on an ongoing basis. The Adviser was organized in August 2013 and, pursuant to an investment advisory agreement entered into between the Company and the Adviser, the Company pays the Adviser a base management fee and an incentive fee for its services. The Company has also entered into an administration agreement with TPVG Administrator LLC (the “Administrator”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser, and pays fees and expenses for services provided.

The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries; TPVG Variable Funding Company LLC (the “Financing Subsidiary”), a bankruptcy remote special purpose entity established for utilizing the Company’s revolving credit facility, and TPVG Investment LLC, an entity established for holding certain of the Company’s investments in order to benefit from the tax treatment of these investments and create a tax structure that is more advantageous with respect to the Company’s RIC status. These subsidiaries are consolidated in the financial statements of the Company.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that are necessary for the fair representation of financial results as of and for the periods presented. All intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, creditworthiness of portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ from those estimates.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. The Company applies fair value to all its investments. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of the market’s participant who holds the financial instrument rather than an entity specific measure. When market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that the Adviser believes market participants would use in pricing the financial instruments on the measurement date.

The availability of observable inputs can vary depending on the financial instrument and is affected by a variety of factors. To the extent the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable the determination of fair value requires more judgment. The Company’s valuation methodology is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Board is responsible for the fair values determined. As markets change, new types of investments are made, or pricing for certain investments becomes more or less observable, the Board may refine its valuation methodologies appropriately.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company places its cash with financial institutions and at times, cash held in such accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit. The Company may invest a portion of its cash in money market funds, within the limitations of the 1940 Act.

Deferred Credit Facility Costs

Deferred credit facility costs represent fees and other expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s revolving credit facility. These amounts are amortized and included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated term of the facility.

Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities

Other accrued expenses and liabilities include interest payable, accounts payable, unfunded commitment liabilities, and commitment deposits received. Unfunded commitment liabilities reflect the fact that the Company is a party to certain delay draw credit agreements with its portfolio companies, which requires the Company to make future advances at the borrowers’ discretion during a defined loan availability period. The Company’s credit agreements contain customary lending provisions which allow the Company relief from funding previously made commitments in instances where the underlying portfolio company experiences materially adverse events that affect the financial condition or business outlook for the portfolio company. In certain instances, the borrower may be required to achieve certain milestones before they may request a future advance. The unfunded obligation associated with these credit agreements is equal to the amount by which the contractual funding commitment exceeds the sum of the amount of funded debt unless the availability period has expired. The fair value at the inception of the agreement of the delay draw credit agreements approximates the fair value of the warrants received to enter into these agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit profile. The unfunded commitment liability included in the Company’s consolidated statement of assets and liabilities reflects the fair value of these future funding commitments.

Paid-in Capital

The Company records the proceeds from the sale of its common stock on a net basis to capital stock and paid-in capital in excess of par value, excluding all offering costs.

Income Recognition

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of market premium and accretion of market discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Original issue discount, principally representing the estimated fair value of detachable equity or warrants obtained in conjunction with the Company’s debt investments, and market discount or premium are capitalized and accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees received in connection with the closing of investments are reported as unearned income which is included as amortized cost of the investment; the unearned income from such fees is accreted over the contractual life of the loan based on the effective interest method as interest income. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, unamortized loan origination fees and unamortized market discounts are recorded as interest income. End-of-term (EOT) payments are contractual and fixed interest payments due in cash at the maturity date of the loan, including upon prepayment, and are a fixed percentage of the original principal balance of the loan unless otherwise noted. Interest is accrued during the life of the loan on the EOT payment using the effective interest method as non-cash income. The EOT payment generally ceases accruing to the extent the borrower is unable to pay the remaining principal and interest due.

Other income includes certain fees paid by portfolio companies and the recognition of the value of unfunded commitments that expired during the reporting period.

Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses

The Company measures realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments using the specific identification method. The amortized cost basis of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees. The Company reports changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statement of operations.

Management Fees

The Company accrues for the base management fee and incentive fee. The accrual for incentive fee includes the recognition of incentive fees on unrealized capital gains, even though such incentive fees are neither earned nor payable to the Adviser until the gains are both realized and in excess of unrealized depreciation on investments.

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U.S. Federal Income Taxes

The Company intends to elect to be treated, and intends to qualify annually thereafter, as a RIC under Subchapter M the Code, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, beginning with the Company’s taxable year ending December 31, 2014. Generally, a RIC is not subject to U.S. federal income taxes on distributed income and gains if it distributes at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of its net long-term capital losses, if any, to its stockholders. Additionally, a RIC must distribute at least 98% of its ordinary income and 98.2% of its capital gain net income on an annual basis and any net ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the RIC previously paid no U.S. federal income tax to avoid a U.S. federal excise tax. The Company intends to distribute sufficient dividends to maintain the Company’s RIC status each year and does not anticipate paying any material U.S. federal income taxes in the future.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends to common stockholders are recorded on the date the Board declares a dividend. The Board determines the amount of dividends to be paid each quarter based on a variety of factors including estimates of future earnings. Net realized capital gains, if any, are intended to be distributed at least annually. The Company will calculate both its current and accumulated earnings and profits on a tax basis in order to determine the amount of any distribution that constituted a return of capital to the Company’s stockholders and that while such distributions are not taxable, they may result in higher capital gains taxes when the shares are eventually sold.

Organizational and Offering Costs

The Company incurred $1.75 million in offering costs in completing its initial public offering, which were charged against paid-in capital. Organizational and offering costs in excess of this amount were paid by the Adviser. None of the expenses borne by the Adviser in connection with the Company’s initial public offering above the $1.75 million threshold are subject to recoupment from the Company. Following the Company’s initial public offering, it expects to be responsible for all of its ongoing organizational and offering expenses.

Per Share Information

Basic and diluted earnings per common share are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period presented. For the period presented, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same since there are no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

Note 3. Related Party Agreements and Transactions

Acquisition of Initial Portfolio

On March 5, 2014, the Company acquired from the Sponsor and certain of its subsidiaries, a select portfolio of investments in venture growth stage companies originated through the Sponsor consisting of funded debt and direct equity investments, future funding commitments and warrants associated with both the funded debt investments and future funding commitments. This initial portfolio included 23 secured loans with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of approximately $119.2 million, two equity investments of approximately $2.0 million and warrants to purchase shares in 15 portfolio companies of approximately $3.2 million. The valuation of this initial portfolio was conducted by the Board in consultation with the Adviser and consideration of valuations performed by a third party valuation firm.

The funding for the acquisition of this portfolio was provided through a credit facility (the “Bridge Facility”) with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch (“Deutsche Bank”). The fees and expenses associated with entering into the Bridge Facility were covered by the Sponsor. The Bridge Facility, along with the interest expense incurred thereon, was repaid in full on March 11, 2014, with a portion of the proceeds from the initial public offering.

Investment Advisory Agreement

Prior to the commencement of operations, the Board approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”). Subject to the overall supervision of the Board and in accordance with 1940 Act, the Adviser manages the day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory services to the Company. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser:

· determines the composition of the Company’s portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to the Company’s portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes;

· identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments the Company makes;

· executes, closes, services and monitors the investments the Company makes;

· determines the securities and other assets that the Company purchases, retains or sells;

· performs due diligence on prospective investments; and

· provides the Company with such other investment advisory, research and related services as the Company may, from time to time, reasonably require for the investment of its funds.

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Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay the Adviser a fee for its investment advisory and management services consisting of two components — a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and incentive fee is ultimately borne by the Company’s stockholders.

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.75% of the Company’s average adjusted gross assets, including assets purchased with borrowed funds. For services rendered under the Advisory Agreement, the base management is payable quarterly in arrears. The base management fee is calculated based on the average value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of its two most recently completed calendar quarters. Such amount is appropriately adjusted (based on the actual number of days elapsed relative to the total number of days in such calendar quarter) for any share issuance or repurchases during a calendar quarter. Base management fees for any partial month or quarter are appropriately pro-rated.

The incentive fee, which provides the Adviser with a share of the income it generates for the Company, consists of two components — investment income and capital gains — which are largely independent of each other, with the result that one component may be payable even if the other is not payable.

Under the investment income component, the Company pays the Adviser 20.0% of the amount by which the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for the quarter exceeds a hurdle rate of 2.0% (which is 8.0% annualized) of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to a “catch-up” provision pursuant to which the Adviser receives all of such income in excess of the 2.0% level but less than 2.5% and subject to a total return requirement. The effect of the “catch-up” provision is that, subject to the total return provision discussed below, if pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter, the Adviser receives 20.0% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as if the 2.0% hurdle rate did not apply. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income is payable except to the extent that 20.0% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations since the effective date of the Company’s election to be treated as a BDC exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid since the effective date of the Company’s election to be treated as a BDC. In other words, any investment income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter is limited to the lesser of (i) 20.0% of the amount by which the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2.0% hurdle, subject to the “catch-up” provision and (ii) (x) 20.0% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations since the effective date of the Company’s election to be treated as a BDC minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid since the effective date of the Company’s election to be treated as a BDC. For the foregoing purpose, the “cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations” is the sum of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income, realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation since the effective date of the Company’s election to be treated as a BDC. The Company elected to be treated as a BDC on March 5, 2014.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where it incurs a loss, subject to the total return requirement described in the preceding paragraph. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the quarterly minimum hurdle rate, the Company may pay the applicable incentive fee even if it has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses subject to the total return requirement. The Company’s net investment income used to calculate this component of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of the Company’s assets used to calculate the 1.75% base management fee. These calculations are appropriately pro-rated for any period of less than three months and adjusted for any share issuance or repurchase during the current quarter.

Under the capital gains component of the incentive fee, the Company pays the Adviser at the end of each calendar year 20.0% of the Company’s aggregate cumulative realized capital gains from inception through the end of that year, computed net of aggregate cumulative realized capital losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized depreciation through the end of such year, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. For the foregoing purpose, the Company’s “aggregate cumulative realized capital gains” does not include any unrealized appreciation. It should be noted that the Company accrues an incentive fee for accounting purposes taking into account any unrealized appreciation in accordance with GAAP. The capital gains component of the incentive fee is not subject to any minimum return to stockholders. If such amount is negative, then no capital gains incentive fee is payable for such year. Additionally, if the Advisory Agreement is terminated as of a date that is not a calendar year end, the termination date will be treated as though it were a calendar year end for purposes of calculating and paying the capital gains incentive fee.

The base management fee accrued and payable, income incentive fee accrued and payable, and capital gains incentive fee accrued are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and summarized in the table below. The Adviser has agreed not to include the U.S. Treasury bills acquired at the end of each of the first three quarters of 2014 in the calculation of gross assets for purposes of determining its base management fee. There were no realized capital gains since the inception of the Company and, thus, no capital gains incentive fee was earned or is payable. The Company did have unrealized appreciation during these periods, and, as a result, accrued a capital gains incentive fee for both the three months ended September 30, 2014, and the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014.

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Management and Incentive Fee (dollars in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014

Base management fee accrued and payable or paid	$	850	$	1,668

Income incentive fee accrued and payable or paid	$	938	$	1,157

Capital gains incentive fee accrued	$	230	$	512

Administration Agreement

Prior to the commencement of operations, the Board approved an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”). The Administration Agreement provides that the Administrator is responsible for furnishing the Company with office facilities and equipment and provide the Company with clerical, bookkeeping, recordkeeping services and other administrative services at such facilities. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator performs, or oversees, or arranges for, the performance of the Company’s required administrative services, which includes being responsible for the financial and other records which the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to the Company’s stockholders and reports and other materials filed with the SEC and any other regulatory authority. In addition, the Administrator assists the Company in determining and publishing net asset value, overseeing the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns and printing and disseminating reports and other materials to the Company’s stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of the Company’s expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator also provides managerial assistance on the Company’s behalf to those companies that have accepted the Company’s offer to provide such assistance.

Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount equal to the Company’s allocable portion (subject to the review of the Board) of the Administrator’s overhead resulting from its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent and the allocable portion of the cost of the chief compliance officer and chief financial officer and their respective staffs. In addition, if requested to provide significant managerial assistance to the Company’s portfolio companies, the Administrator is paid an additional amount based on the services provided, which shall not exceed the amount the Company receives from such companies for providing this assistance.

The Administrator engages a sub-administrator to provide certain administrative services. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, expenses paid or payable by the Company to the Administrator under the Administration Agreement were approximately $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of which approximately $59,000 and $179,000, respectively, were paid or payable to third party service providers.

Note 4. Investments

The Company measures the value of its investments at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or “ASC Topic 820,” issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB.” Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The Valuation Committee of the Board is responsible for assisting the Board in valuing investments that are not publicly traded or for which current market values are not readily available. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from independent pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers. With respect to portfolio investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Board, with the assistance of the Adviser and its senior investment team and independent valuation agents, is responsible for determining, in good faith, the fair value in accordance with the valuation policy approved by the Board. If more than one valuation method is used to measure fair value, the results are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range indicated by those results. The Adviser considers a range of fair values based upon the valuation techniques utilized and generally selects a value within that range that most represents fair value based on current market conditions as well as other factors the Adviser’s senior investment team considers relevant. The Board makes this fair value determination on a quarterly basis and any other time when a decision regarding the fair value of the portfolio investments is required. A determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates and depends on the facts and circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of portfolio investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC Topic 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below.

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Level 1—Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.

Level 2—Valuations are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are observable.

Level 3—Valuations are based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models incorporating significant unobservable inputs, such as discounted cash flow models and other similar valuations techniques. The valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities generally requires significant management judgment due to the inability to observe inputs to valuation.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and it considers factors specific to the investment.

Under ASC 820, the fair value measurement also assumes that the transaction to sell an asset occurs in the principal market for the asset or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset, which may be a hypothetical market, and excludes transaction costs. The principal market for any asset is the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for such asset in which the reporting entity would or could sell or transfer the asset. In determining the principal market for an asset or liability, it is assumed that the reporting entity has access to such market as of the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable and willing and able to transact.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Board undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

· The quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the Adviser’s professionals that are responsible for the portfolio investment;

· Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the Adviser’s senior investment team;

· The Valuation Committee then reviews these preliminary valuations and makes fair value recommendations to the Board;

· At least once annually, the valuation for each portfolio investment will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm. However, the Board does not intend to have de minimis investments of less than 1.0% of the Company’s gross assets (up to an aggregate of 10% of the Company’s gross assets) independently reviewed; and

· The Board then discusses valuations and determines, in good faith, the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio based on the input of the Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and the Valuation Committee.

Debt Investments

The debt investments identified on the consolidated schedule of investments are loans and equipment financings made to venture growth stage companies focused in technology, life sciences and other high growth industries which are backed by a select group of leading venture capital investors. These investments are considered Level 3 assets under ASC Topic 820 because there is no known or accessible market or market indices for these types of debt instruments and thus the Adviser’s senior management team must estimate the fair value of these investment securities based on models utilizing unobservable inputs.

To estimate the fair value of debt investments, the Company compares the cost basis of each debt investment, which includes original issue discount, to the resulting fair value determined using a discounted cash flow model, unless another model is more appropriate based on the circumstances at the measurement date. The discounted cash flow approach entails analyzing the interest rate spreads for recently completed financing transactions which are similar in nature to these debt investments, in order to determine a comparable range of effective market interest rates. The range of interest rate spreads utilized is based on borrowers with similar credit profiles. All remaining expected cash flows of the investment are discounted using this range of interest rates to determine a range of fair values for the debt investment.

This valuation process includes, among other things, evaluating the underlying investment performance and the portfolio company’s current financial condition and ability to raise additional capital, as well as macro-economic events that may impact valuations. These events include, but are not limited to, current market yields and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. Changes in these unobservable inputs could result in significantly different fair value measurements.

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Under certain circumstances, an alternative technique may be used to value certain debt investments that better reflected the fair value of the investment, such as the price paid or realized in a recently completed transaction or a binding offer received in an arm’s length transaction, the use of multiple probability weighted cash flow models when the expected future cash flows contain elements of variability or estimates of proceeds that would be received in a liquidation scenario.

Warrants

The fair value of the warrants is primarily estimated using a Black Scholes option pricing model. Privately held warrants and equity-related securities are valued based on an analysis of various factors, but not limited to, the following:

· Underlying enterprise value of the issuer is estimated based on information available, including any information regarding the most recent rounds of borrower funding. Valuation techniques to determine enterprise value include market multiple approaches, income approaches or approaches that utilize recent rounds of financing and the portfolio company’s capital structure to determine enterprise value. Valuation techniques are also utilized to allocate the enterprise fair value of a portfolio company to the specific class of common or preferred stock exercisable in the warrant. Such techniques take into account the rights and preferences of the portfolio company’s securities, expected exit scenarios, and volatility associated with such outcomes to allocate the fair value to the specific class of stock held in the portfolio. Such techniques included option pricing models, including back solve techniques, probability weighted expected return models and other techniques as determined to be appropriate.

· Volatility, or the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of the changes in the warrant price, is based on comparable publicly traded companies within indices similar in nature to the underlying company issuing the warrant. Increases (decreases) in this unobservable input could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value.

· The risk-free interest rates are derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve. The risk-free interest rates are calculated based on a weighted average of the risk-free interest rates that correspond closest to the expected remaining life of the warrant. Increases (decreases) in this unobservable input could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value.

· Other adjustments, including a marketability discount on private company warrants, are estimated based on the Adviser’s judgment about the general industry environment. Changes in this unobservable input could result in a significantly different fair value.

· Historical portfolio experience on cancellations and exercises of warrants are utilized as the basis for determining the estimated life of the warrants in each financial reporting period. Warrants may be exercised in the event of acquisitions, mergers or initial public offerings, and cancelled due to events such as bankruptcies, restructuring activities or additional financings. These events cause the expected remaining life assumption to be shorter than the contractual term of the warrants. Increases (decreases) in this unobservable input could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value.

Under certain circumstances alternative techniques may be used to value certain warrants that better reflect the warrants’ fair values, such as an expected settlement of a warrant in the near term, a model that incorporates a put feature associated with the warrant, or the price paid or realized in a recently completed transaction or binding offer received in an arm’s length transaction. The fair value may be determined based on the expected proceeds to be received from such settlement or based on the net present value of the expected proceeds from the put option.

These valuation methodologies involve a significant degree of judgment. There is no single standard for determining the estimated fair value of investments which do not have an active public market. Valuations of privately held investments are inherently uncertain, as they are based on estimates, and their values may fluctuate over time. The determination of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if an active market for these investments existed. In some cases, the fair value of such investments is best expressed as a range of values derived utilizing different methodologies from which a single estimate may then be determined.

Equity Investments

The fair value of an equity investment in a privately held company is initially the amount invested. The Company adjusts the fair value of equity investments in private companies upon the completion of a new third party round of equity financing subsequent to its investment. The Company may make adjustments to fair value, absent a new equity financing event, based upon positive or negative changes in a portfolio company’s financial or operational performance. The Company may also reference comparable transactions and/or secondary market transactions of comparable companies to estimate fair value. These valuation methodologies involve a significant degree of judgment. The fair value of an equity investment in a publicly traded company is based upon the closing public share price on the date of measurement. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. There is no single standard for determining the estimated fair value of investments which do not have an active public market. Valuations of privately held investments are inherently uncertain, as they are based on estimates, and their values may fluctuate over time. The determination of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if an active market for

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these investments existed. In some cases, the fair value of such investments is best expressed as a range of values derived utilizing different methodologies from which a single estimate may then be determined.

The following is a summary by investment type of the fair value according to inputs used in valuing investments listed in the accompanying consolidated schedule of investments as of September 30, 2014.

Investment Type	As of September 30, 2014
(dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total

Debt investments	$	—	$	—	$	238,287	238,287
Warrants	—		—		6,359		6,359
Equity investments	—		—		3,071		3,071
Short-term investments	49,998		—		—		49,998
Total investments	$	49,998	$	—	$	247,717	297,715

During the three month period ended September 30, 2014 and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, there were no transfers in or out of any levels.

The following table presents additional information about Level 3 investments measured at fair value for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014. Both observable and unobservable inputs were used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the Level 3 category. As a result, the net unrealized gains and losses for assets within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

Level 3	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
Investment Activity							Equity		Total
(dollars in thousands)	Debt Investments			Warrants			Investments		Investments

Fair value as of June 30, 2014	$	197,970		$	5,498		$	2,250	$	205,718
Fundings of investments, at cost	38,909			921			250		40,080
Principal payments received on investments	(809		)	—			—		(809		)
Amortization and accretion of fixed income premiums and discounts, net	1,911			—			—		1,911
Realized gains	—			—			—		—
Net change in unrealized appreciation included in earnings	306			(60		)	571		817
Net change in unrealized appreciation on Level 3 investments still held as of September 30, 2014	$	238,287		$	6,359		$	3,071	$	247,717

Level 3	For the period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014
Investment Activity						Equity		Total
(dollars in thousands)	Debt Investments			Warrants		Investments		Investments

Fair value as of March 5, 2014	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—
Fundings of investments, at cost (1)	234,869			5,730		2,500		243,099
Principal payments received on investments	(1,049		)	—		—		(1,049		)
Amortization and accretion of fixed income premiums and discounts, net	3,439			—		—		3,439
Realized gains	—			—		—		—
Net change in unrealized appreciation included in earnings	1,028			629		571		2,228
Net change in unrealized appreciation on Level 3 investments still held as of September 30, 2014	$	238,287		$	6,359	$	3,071	$	247,717

(1) Purchases and fundings of investments include the purchase of the Company’s initial portfolio on March 5, 2014, and fundings of additional investments during the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014.

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2014, was approximately $2.2 million, which was comprised of approximately $1.0 million net unrealized gains from debt investments, approximately $0.6 million net unrealized gains from warrants, and approximately $0.6 million net unrealized gains from equity investments. In addition to the unrealized gain and losses for Level 3 investments there were unrealized losses of approximately $2,000 on U.S. Treasury bills and unrealized gains on unfunded commitments of approximately $0.3 million as of September 30, 2014.

The following table provides a summary of quantitative information about the Level 3 fair value measurements of investments as of September 30, 2014. In addition to the techniques and inputs noted in the table below, the Company may also use other valuation techniques and methodologies when determining fair value measurements. The table below is not intended to be all inclusive, but rather provide information on significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the fair value measurements of investments.

Level 3 Investments	As of September 30, 2014
(dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)

Debt investments	$	238,287	Discounted Cash Flows	Discount Rate	10.75% - 19.54% (14.61%)

Warrants	6,124		Black Scholes Option Pricing Model	Share Price and Equity Value	N/A
			Black Scholes Option Pricing Model
				Revenue Multiples	0.80x – 8.00x (2.71x)

				Weighted Average Cost of Capital	24.00% – 30.50% (27.10%)

				Volatility	41.15% - 70.00% (53.02%)

				Term	0.50– 4.00 Years (2.34 Years)

				Discount for Lack of Marketability	0.00% - 27.00% (14.09%)

	213		Option-Pricing Method and Probability-Weighted Expected Return Method	Volatility Term	70.00% 0.75 – 2.00 Years (1.12 Years)

	22		Monte-Carlo Method	Volatility	60.00%

				Term	2.00 Years

Equity investments	1,571		Option-Pricing Method and Probability-Weighted Expected Return Method	Volatility Term	70.00% 0.75 - 2.00 Years (1.12 Years)

	1,500		Market Approach	Price Paid	N/A
Total investments	$	247,717

As of September 30, 2014, the fair values for all the Company’s debt investments were estimated using discounted cash flow models based on anticipated cash flows and a discount rate deemed most appropriate for each investment given the facts and circumstances specific to each portfolio company and market yields at the reporting date. For all but two warrant positions, fair values were estimated using an Option-Pricing Method that values individual equity classes based on their economic rights and preferences using the Black Scholes Option-Pricing Model. One warrant position was valued using the Monte-Carlo Method to account for the possibility of a strike price reset based on future performance of that company’s common stock. One warrant position and one equity investment were valued using a combination of the Option-Pricing Method and the Probability-Weighted Expected Return Method given the outlook for that company. The other equity investments were valued using the market approach. The range of the various assumptions and weighted averages of these assumptions are summarized in the table above.

As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of debt investments, in the aggregate, closely approximated cost basis given that the portfolio was recently acquired or originated by the Company. Over time, it is expected that fair values and cost bases for these investments may vary.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had pledged certain of its debt investments and certain of its warrants with an aggregate fair value of approximately $239.0 million for borrowings under its revolving credit facility.

Note 5. Credit Risk

Debt investments may be affected by business, financial market or legal uncertainties. Prices of investments may be volatile, and a variety of factors that are inherently difficult to predict, such as domestic economic and political developments, may significantly affect the value of these investments. In addition, the value of these investments may fluctuate as the general level of interest rates fluctuate.

In many instances, the portfolio company’s ability to repay the debt investments is dependent on additional funding by its venture capital investors, a future sale or an initial public offering. The value of these investments may be detrimentally affected to the extent a borrower defaults on its obligations, there is insufficient collateral and/or there are extensive legal and other costs incurred in collecting on a defaulted loan.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had no delinquencies and no credit losses on any of its debt investments.

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Note 6. Borrowings

Bridge Facility

On February 21, 2014, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Deutsche Bank for the purpose of acquiring its initial portfolio. On March 5, 2014, the Company borrowed approximately $121.7 million under this facility. On March 11, 2014, the Company paid this borrowing in full with a portion of the net proceeds received in the Company’s initial public offering. The Company paid approximately $25,000 of interest on this facility. All other fees and expenses associated with entering into this facility were paid by the Sponsor.

Revolving Credit Facility

On February 21, 2014, the Company, along with its Financing Subsidiary as borrower, entered into a credit agreement with Deutsche Bank acting as administrative agent and a lender, and KeyBank National Association, Everbank Commercial Lender Finance, Inc., and AloStar Bank of Commerce, as other lenders, which provided the Company with a $150.0 million commitment, subject to borrowing base requirements. On August 8, 2014, the Company amended its Credit Facility to increase the total commitments available there under by $50.0 million to $200.0 million in aggregate.

Borrowings under this revolving credit facility bear interest at the sum of (i) the commercial paper rate for certain specified lenders and 30-day LIBOR for other lenders or, if LIBOR is unavailable, the higher of Deutsche Bank’s commercial lending rate or the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% plus (ii) a margin of 3.5% during the revolving period and 4.5% during the amortization period. Borrowings under this revolving credit facility are secured only by the assets of the Financing Subsidiary. The Company agreed to pay to Deutsche Bank a syndication fee in 12 monthly installments, of approximately 1% of the committed facility amount. The Company also agreed to pay Deutsche Bank a fee to act as administrative agent under this revolving credit facility and to pay each lender (i) a commitment fee of 0.65% multiplied by such lender’s commitment on the effective date in 12 equal monthly installments and (ii) a fee of approximately 0.75% per annum of any unused borrowings under this credit facility on a monthly basis. This revolving credit facility contains affirmative and restrictive covenants, including but not limited to an advance rate limitation of approximately 55% of the applicable net loan balance of assets held by the Financing Subsidiary, maintenance of minimum net worth at an agreed level, a ratio of total assets to total indebtedness of not less than approximately 2:1, a key man clause relating to Messrs. Labe and Srivastava and eligibility requirements, including but not limited to geographic and industry concentration limitations and certain loan grade classifications. Furthermore, events of default under this credit facility include, among other things, (i) a payment default; (ii) a change of control; (iii) bankruptcy; (iv) a covenant default; and, (v) the Company’s failure to maintain compliance with RIC provisions at all times. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under this credit facility.

At September 30, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $109.0 million under its revolving credit facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated statement of assets and liabilities. Interest expense on these borrowings includes the interest cost charged on borrowings, the unused fee on the credit facility, paying and administrative agent fees, and the amortization of deferred credit facility fees and expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, interest expense on the revolving credit facility totaled approximately $1.4 million, consisting of approximately $0.9 million of interest expense, approximately $0.2 million of unused facilities expense, and approximately $0.3 million of amortization of deferred credit facility costs and other fees. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, interest expense on the revolving credit facility totaled approximately $2.3 million, consisting of approximately $1.2 million of interest expense, approximately $0.4 million of unused facilities expense, and approximately $0.7 million of amortization of deferred credit facility costs and other fees.

Other Payables

On September 29, 2014, the Company purchased $50.0 million of U.S. Treasury bills for settlement on October 1, 2014. The associated payable is included in the Company’s consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

Note 7. Commitments

As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s unfunded commitments to 13 companies totaled $138.0 million, of which $43.5 million are dependent upon the companies reaching certain milestones before the debt commitment becomes available to them. Of the $138.0 million of unfunded commitments, $36.5 million will expire during 2014 and $101.5.0 million will expire during 2015 if not drawn prior to expiration. As of September 30, 2014, $116.0 million of the Company’s unfunded commitments were with technology-related companies and $22.0 million were with non-technology related companies. In addition, $131.0 million represent commitments for growth capital loans and $7.0 million for revolving loans. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. It is generally expected that less than 75% of the Company’s unfunded commitments will eventually be drawn. The table below provides the Company’s unfunded commitments by customer as of September 30, 2014.

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Unfunded Commitments	As of
(dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2014

Aerohive Networks, Inc.	$	10,000
Birchbox, Inc.	12,000
Cambridge Broadband Network Limited	1,000
HouseTrip Limited	10,000
InMobi, Inc.	2,000
Inspirato LLC	10,000
Lattice Engines, Inc.	2,500
Mind Candy Limited	15,000
Nutanix, Inc.	20,000
Shazam Entertainment Limited	20,000
SimpliVity Corporation	23,000
Thrillist Media Group, Inc.	5,000
Virtual Instruments Corporation	7,500
Total	$	138,000

The fair value at the inception of the agreement of the delay draw credit agreements is equal to the fees and/or warrants received to enter into these agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit profile. The unfunded commitment liability and commitment deposits reflect the fair value of these future funding commitments. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value for these unfunded commitments totaled approximately $1.3 million and is included in the Company’s consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

Note 8. Operating Expenses

On March 5, 2014, the Company acquired an initial portfolio, elected to be regulated as a BDC, and priced its initial public offering. Certain general and administrative expenses associated with being a public company were incurred beginning on this date, including directors’ fees and insurance. The Company also borrowed money through the Bridge Facility and began incurring interest expense. On March 11, 2014, the Company received the proceeds from the initial public offering and repaid the Bridge Facility in full. The Adviser and Administrator agreed to begin accruing certain fees and expenses under the Advisory Agreement and the Administration Agreement (including the base management fee and certain administrative expenses) beginning March 11, 2014, the date the proceeds from the initial public offering were received.

Note 9. Financial Highlights

The financial highlights presented below are for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014. There are no prior periods shown as the Company did not have any operating or investment activity prior to March 5, 2014.

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Financial Highlights (dollars in thousands, except per share data)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 or as of September 30, 2014			For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, or as of September 30, 2014

Per Share Data
Initial public offering price (1)	$	—		$	15.00
Front end sales charges (1)	—			(0.44		)
Net proceeds (1)				14.56
Offering costs (1)	—			(0.18		)
Net asset value at beginning of period	14.49			14.38
Net investment income	0.36			0.70
Net change in unrealized gain on investments	0.11			0.26
Dividend distributions	(0.32		)	(0.71		)
Other	—			0.01
Net asset value at end of period	$	14.64		$	14.64

Net investment income per share	$	0.36		$	0.70
Net increase in net assets per share	$	0.47		$	0.96

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for period	9,872,564			9,858,725
Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period	9,891,575			9,891,575

Ratios / Supplemental Data
Net asset value at beginning of period	$	142,951		$	141,572
Net asset value at end of period	$	144,796		$	144,796
Average net asset value	$	143,702		$	143,370

Total return based on net asset value per share (2)	3.3		%	6.9		%
Net asset value per share at beginning of period	$	14.49		$	14.38
Dividends per share during period	$	0.32		$	0.71
Net asset value per share at end of period	$	14.64		$	14.64

Total return based on stock price (3)	(8.8		)%	2.2		%
Stock price at beginning of period	$	16.38		$	15.00
Dividends per share paid during period	$	0.32		$	0.71
Stock price at end of period	$	14.61		$	14.61

Weighted average portfolio yield (4)	14.5		%	14.4		%
Coupon income (4)	10.9		%	11.0		%
Accretion of discount (4)	0.4		%	0.3		%
Accretion of end-of-term payments (4)	3.2		%	3.1		%

Net investment income to average net asset value (5)	9.7		%	8.4		%
Net increase in net assets to average net asset value (5)	12.9		%	11.5		%

Total operating expenses to average net asset value (5)	12.0		%	9.3		%
Operating expenses excluding incentive fees to average net asset value (5)	8.8		%	7.3		%
Income component of incentive fees to average net asset value (5)	2.6		%	1.4		%
Capital gains component of incentive fees to average net asset value (5)	0.6		%	0.6		%

(1) The presentation of these line items has been recast from versions previously filed in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014 in order to disaggregate the impact of front end sales charges from the offering costs in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.

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(2) Total return based on net asset value (NAV) is the change in ending NAV per share plus dividends per share paid during the period assuming participation in the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan divided by the beginning NAV per share. The NAV per share as of March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) is the NAV per share immediately after the Company’s initial public offering. The total return is for the period shown and is not annualized.

(3) Total return based on stock price is the change in the ending stock price of the Company’s common stock plus dividends paid during the period assuming participation in the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan divided by the beginning stock price of the Company’s common stock. The stock price as of March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) is the issuance price per share of the Company’s initial public offering. The total return is for the period shown and is not annualized.

(4) Weighted average portfolio yields for periods shown are the annualized rates of interest income recognized during the period divided by the average amortized cost of debt investments in the portfolio at the beginning of each month in the period.

(5) Percentage is presented on an annualized basis.

Note 10. Net Increase in Net Assets per Share

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014.

Basic and Diluted Share Information (dollars in thousands, except per share data)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014

Net investment income	$	3,522	$	6,946
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	4,673	$	9,507

Basic and diluted average weighted shares of common stock outstanding	9,872,564		9,858,725

Basic and diluted investment income per share	$	0.36	$	0.70
Basic and diluted net increase in net assets per share	$	0.47	$	0.96

Note 11. Equity Offerings

On March 5, 2014, the Company issued 9,840,665 shares of common stock through an initial public offering and a concurrent private placement offering and received net proceeds of approximately $143.3 million. A portion of the offering costs,, or $1.75 million, were borne by the Company and charged against paid-in capital. The Adviser agreed to pay the balance of the organizational and offering costs and a portion of the front end sales charges, which amounts are not subject to recoupment from the Company. Following the Company’s initial public offering, it expects to be responsible for all of its ongoing organizational and offering expenses.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan for its stockholders, which is an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan. Under this plan, if the Company declares a cash distribution to stockholders, the amount of such distribution is automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock unless a stockholder specifically “opts out” of the dividend reinvestment plan. If a stockholder opts out, that stockholder receives cash distributions.

Information on the proceeds raised along with any related front end sales charges and associated offering expenses, and the price at which common stock was issued by the Company, during the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, is provided in the following table.

Issuance of Common Stock for Period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Date	Number of Shares of Common Stock Issued	Gross Proceeds Raised		Front End Sales Charges		Offering Expenses		Gross Offering Price

Initial public offering	3/5/14	8,333,333	$	125,000	$	3,750	$	1,750	$	15.00 per share
Exercise of over-allotment option	3/5/14	1,250,000	18,750		562		—		15.00 per share
Private placement	3/5/14	257,332	3,860		—		—		15.00 per share
First quarter 2014 dividend reinvestment	4/30/14	6,038	87		—		—		14.44 per share
Second quarter 2014 dividend reinvestment	6/17/14	20,489	298		—		—		14.54 per share
Third quarter 2014 dividend reinvestment	9/16/14	22,715	329		—		—		14.50 per share
Total issuance		9,889,907	$	148,324	$	4,312	$	1,750

Prior to the Company’s initial public offering, there were 1,668 shares of common stock outstanding. As a result of the stock issuance summarized above, 9,891,575 shares of common stock were outstanding as of September 30, 2014.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

We make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will make forward-looking statements in future filings with the SEC, press releases or other written or oral communications within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (or, the Exchange Act). For these statements, we claim the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in such sections. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and schedules thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as otherwise specified, references to “the Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. and its subsidiaries.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp., our current and prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include statements as to:

· our future operating results;

· our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

· our relationships with third parties including venture capital investors;

· the impact and timing of our unfunded commitments;

· the expected market for venture capital investments;

· the performance of our existing portfolio and other investments we may make in the future;

· the impact of investments that we expect to make;

· actual and potential conflicts of interest with TriplePoint Capital LLC’s (our “Sponsor”) and TPVG Advisers LLC (our “Adviser”) and its senior investment team and Investment Committee;

· our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

· the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

· the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

· our expected financings and investments;

· the ability of our Adviser to attract, retain and have access to highly talented professionals, including our Adviser’s senior management team;

· our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a RIC and as a BDC;

· the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and

· the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies.

These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including without limitation:

· an economic downturn could impair our portfolio companies’ ability to continue to operate, which could lead to the loss of some or all of our investments in such portfolio companies;

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· a contraction of available credit and/or an inability to access the equity markets could impair our lending and investment activities;

· interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, particularly when we elect to use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

· currency fluctuations could adversely affect the results of our investments in foreign companies, particularly to the extent that we receive payments denominated in foreign currency rather than U.S. dollars; and

· the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Part 1A and in our other filings with the SEC.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described in “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Part 1A. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

We are an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We also intend to elect to be treated, and intend to qualify annually thereafter, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with our taxable year ending December 31, 2014.

Our investment objective is to maximize our total return to stockholders primarily in the form of current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by primarily lending with warrants to venture growth stage companies focused in technology, life sciences and other high growth industries which are backed by our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors.

We were formed to expand the venture growth stage business segment of our Sponsor’s global investment platform and are the primary vehicle through which our Sponsor focuses its venture growth stage business. Our Sponsor is widely recognized as a leading global financing provider devoted to serving venture capital-backed companies with creative, flexible and customized debt financing, equity capital and complementary services throughout their lifespan. Our Sponsor is located on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley and has a primary focus in technology, life sciences and other high growth industries. Since the launch of its investment platform in 2006 through December 31, 2013, our Sponsor has successfully raised approximately $1.25 billion of capital commitments from institutional investors, which may be increased to approximately $1.75 billion at the option of one of our Sponsor’s existing institutional investors. To supplement these capital commitments, our Sponsor has secured approximately $1.4 billion of cumulative warehouse-based and other multi-year credit facilities from international banking firms over the same period. Since the launch of our Sponsor’s global investment platform in 2006 through December 31, 2013, our Adviser’s senior investment team has committed and funded approximately $2.3 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively, of capital to more than 355 companies.

We categorize venture capital-backed companies into the following five lifecycle stages of development: seed, early, later, venture growth and public. We originate and invest primarily in venture growth stage companies. Companies at the venture growth stage have distinct characteristics differentiating them from venture capital-backed companies at other stages in their development lifecycle. For example, the venture growth stage companies that we expect to target generally will have completed development of their primary technology and products, meaningful customer sales, experienced management teams, proprietary intellectual property, significant enterprise values and strong capital bases relative to our investments. Additionally, we believe that the credit performance of our venture growth stage companies and the returns associated with lending to these companies is enhanced through our Adviser’s focus on originating investments primarily backed by our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors. We believe these venture capital investors generally (i) have strong brand recognition and track records, respected reputations and experienced professionals; (ii) have superior selection processes and access to quality investment opportunities; (iii) identify and back experienced entrepreneurs with high potential for success; (iv) invest in companies with innovative and proprietary technology that will expand existing or create new market segments; (v) provide specialized knowledge, expertise and assistance in building and growing these companies into industry-leading enterprises; (vi) support their companies through continued economic support or by assisting them in raising additional capital from new equity investors; (vii) encourage their companies to opportunistically and prudently utilize debt financing; and (viii) generate strong returns through sales and initial public offerings of the companies in which they invest. In addition, we believe our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors is able to raise additional funds to invest in new companies which should result in more future debt financing opportunities for us.

We originate and invest primarily in growth capital loans that have a secured collateral position and are used by venture growth stage companies to finance their continued expansion and growth, equipment financings and, on a select basis, revolving loans, together with, in many cases, attached equity ‘‘kickers’’ in the form of warrants, and direct equity investments. We underwrite our investments seeking an unlevered

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yield-to-maturity on our growth capital loans and equipment financings generally ranging from 10% to 18% and on our revolving loans generally ranging from 1% above the applicable prime rate to 10%, in each case, with potential for higher returns in the event we are able to exercise warrants and realize gains or sell our related equity investments at a profit. We also generally underwrite our secured loans seeking a loan-to-enterprise value of less than 25%. We make investments that our Adviser’s senior investment team believes have a low probability of loss due to our expertise and the revenue profile of the company, product validation, customer commitments, intellectual property, financial condition and enterprise value of the potential opportunity. We believe these investments provide us with a stable, fixed-income revenue stream along with the potential for equity-related gains on a risk-adjusted basis.

We primarily target investment opportunities in venture growth stage companies. Prospective borrowers must qualify based on our Adviser’s rigorous and established investment selection and underwriting criteria and generally will have many of the following characteristics: (i) financing from a member of our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors with whom our Sponsor has an established history of providing secured loans alongside equity investments made by these venture capital investors; (ii) focused in technology, life sciences or other high growth industries and targeting an industry segment with a large and/or growing market opportunity; (iii) completion of their primary technology and product development; (iv) meaningful customer sales, commitments or orders and have generated or we believe are reasonably expected to generate within the current fiscal year or on an annualized run rate at least $20 million in revenues and a strong outlook for continued and/or potentially rapid revenue growth; (v) a leadership position in its market (or the potential to establish a leadership position) with potential and/or defensible barriers to entry; (vi) an experienced and relatively complete senior management team with a successful track record; (vii) support from existing venture capital investors in the form of meaningful invested equity capital relative to our investment amount and/or reserved capital or willingness to invest additional capital as needed; (xiii) strong likelihood of raising additional equity capital or achieving an exit in the form of an initial public offering or sale based on our determination; (xix) differentiated products, unique technology, proprietary intellectual property, and/or positive clinical results that may have intrinsic value on a stand-alone and/or liquidation basis; (x) meaningful enterprise value relative to the size of our investment as indicated by a recent equity round valuation or as determined by a third party with, in our Adviser’s senior investment team’s opinion, the potential for upside; (xi) a balanced current financial condition typically with 12 months or more of operating cash runway based on its projected cash burn and/or a path to profitability typically over a three to five year period from the date of our investment; and (xii) upcoming strategic and potential enterprise valuation-accreting business milestones that our investment can help provide operating cash runway for the company to achieve.

Our investment objective is to maximize our total return to stockholders primarily in the form of current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation. We pursue our investment objective by relying on a core investment philosophy described as the “Four Rs.” The Four Rs stand for:

· Relationships—We seek to develop and maintain deep, longstanding and mutually beneficial relationships with our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors, borrowers and entrepreneurs.

· Reputation—We seek to preserve and extend the strong reputation of our Sponsor’s brand and franchise as a creative, flexible and dependable financing partner with a focus on efficiency, responsiveness and customer service when interacting with venture capital investors, borrowers and entrepreneurs and when originating, structuring, underwriting and monitoring our investments.

· References—We seek to make every venture capital investor, borrower and entrepreneur with whom we work a reference so that they not only work with us again but encourage others to work with us also. We believe that receiving referrals from our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors, borrowers and entrepreneurs is a critical part of our investment origination process and differentiates us from other lenders.

· Returns—We expect that by focusing on relationships, reputation and references, in addition to utilizing our specialized and established credit and monitoring process, we will generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

We believe that our relationship-based approach to investing, which leverages our Adviser’s senior investment team’s expertise in developing strong relationships with venture capital investors and venture capital-backed companies, understanding the capital needs of a venture growth stage company, and structuring and customizing attractive financing solutions to meet the financing needs throughout a company’s growth stage, enables us to identify, attract and proactively capitalize on venture growth stage companies’ debt needs as they grow and become successful enterprises.

We commenced investment activities on March 5, 2014. In order to expedite the ramp-up of our investment activities and further our ability to meet our investment objectives, on March 5, 2014, we acquired our initial portfolio. The net consideration paid was approximately $121.7 million which reflected approximately $123.7 million fair of investments less $2.0 million of prepaid interest, commitment deposits, and value of unfunded commitments. We financed the acquisition of our initial portfolio by using a portion of a $200.0 million bridge facility provided by Deutsche Bank. On March 11, 2014, we completed our initial public offering and sold 9,840,655 shares of common stock (including 1,250,000 shares of common stock through the underwriters’ exercise of their overallotment option and the concurrent private placement of 257,332 shares of common stock to our Adviser’s senior team and other persons associated with our Sponsor) of our common stock at an offering price of $15.00 per share. We received $141.6 million of net proceeds in connection with the initial public offering and concurrent private placement, net of the portion of front end charges and offering costs we paid. We used a portion of these net proceeds to pay down all amounts outstanding under the Bridge Facility and terminated the Bridge Facility in conjunction with such repayment.

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On February 21, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement, or the Credit Facility, with Deutsche Bank acting as administrative agent and a lender, and KeyBank National Association, Everbank Commercial Lender Finance, Inc., and AloStar Bank of Commerce, as other lenders, which provided us with a $150.0 million commitment, subject to borrowing base requirements. On August 8, 2014, we amended our Credit Facility to increase the total commitments by $50 million to $200 million in aggregate.

Portfolio Composition, Investment Activity and Asset Quality

Portfolio Composition

We originate and invest primarily in venture growth stage companies. Companies at the venture growth stage have distinct characteristics differentiating them from venture capital-backed companies at other stages in their development lifecycle. We invest primarily in (i) growth capital loans that have a secured collateral position and that are used by venture growth stage companies to finance their continued expansion and growth, (ii) equipment financings, which may be structured as loans or leases, that have a secured collateral position on specified mission-critical equipment, (iii) on a select basis, revolving loans that have a secured collateral position and that are used by venture growth stage companies to advance against inventory, components, accounts receivable, contractual or future billings, bookings, revenues, sales or cash payments and collections including proceeds from a sale, financing or the equivalent and (iv) direct equity investments in venture growth stage companies. In connection with our growth capital loans, equipment financings and revolving loans, we generally receive warrants that allow us to participate in any equity appreciation of our borrowers and enhance our overall investment returns.

As of September 30, 2014, we had 73 investments in 23 companies. Our investments include 47 debt investments, 22 warrant investments, and four direct equity investments. The total cost and fair value of these investments were approximately $245.5 million and approximately $247.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, one of our customers was publicly traded. At September 30, 2014, the 47 debt investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $238.3 million had a weighted average loan to enterprise value at the time of origination ratio of approximately 8.0%.

The following table provides information on the cost, fair value, and net unrealized gains of our investments in companies along with the number of companies in our portfolio as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
Investments by Type (dollars in thousands)	Cost		Fair Value		Net Unrealized Gains		Number of Investments	Number of Companies

Debt investments	$	237,259	$	238,287	$	1,028	47	18
Warrants	5,730		6,359		629		22	22
Equity investments	2,500		3,071		571		4	4
Total Investments in Portfolio Companies	$	245,489	$	247,717	2,228		73	23	*

* Represents non-duplicative number of companies.

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The following table shows the fair value of the portfolio of investments, by industry and the percentage of the total investment portfolio, as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
Investments in Portfolio Companies by Industry (dollars in thousands)	At Fair Value		Percentage of Total Investments

Medical Device and Equipment	$	30,214	12.2	%
Wireless Communications Equipment	29,190		11.8
Advertising / Marketing	23,276		9.4
E-Commerce - Clothing and Accessories	21,995		8.9
Biofuels/Biomass	20,570		8.3
E-Commerce - Household Goods	20,432		8.2
Network Systems Management Software	15,741		6.4
Medical Software and Information Services	15,330		6.2
Data Storage	15,142		6.1
Entertainment	10,424		4.2
General Media and Content	10,278		4.1
Travel and Arrangement / Tourism	9,989		4.0
Database Software	8,898		3.6
Business Applications Software	7,686		3.1
E-Commerce - Personal Goods	7,135		2.9
Software Development Tools	1,000		0.4
Travel and Leisure	293		0.1
Multimedia / Streaming Software	124		0.1
Total investments in portfolio companies	$	247,717	100.0

The following table presents the product type of our debt investments as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
Debt Investments By Financing Product (dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Percentage of Total Debt Investments

Growth capital loans	$	218,698	91.8	%
Revolving loans	18,180		7.6
Equipment financings	1,409		0.6
Total debt investments	$	238,287	100.0	%

Approximately 21.5% of the debt investments in our portfolio as of September 30, 2014, based on the aggregate fair value, consisted of growth capital loans where the borrower has a term loan facility, with or without an accompanying revolving loan, in priority to our senior lien.

Investment Activity

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we entered into three new commitments with two new customers and one existing customer totaling $19.5 million, funded nine debt investments for approximately $39.8 million in principal value, acquired warrants representing approximately $0.9 million of value and made an equity investment of approximately $0.2 million. During the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, we entered into nine new commitments with seven new customers and two existing customers totaling $122.0 million, we funded 25 debt investments for approximately $118.9 million in principal value, acquired warrants representing approximately $2.5 million of value, and made two equity investments totaling approximately $0.5 million.

As of September 30, 2014, our unfunded commitments to 13 companies totaled $138.0 million of which $43.5 million is dependent upon the companies reaching certain milestones before the debt commitment becomes available to them. These commitments are available for a limited time and $36.5 million will expire during 2014 and $101.5 million will expire during 2015 if not drawn prior to expiration. As of September 30,

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2014, $116.0 million of these unfunded commitments were with technology-related companies and $22.0 million were with non-technology related companies. In addition, $131.0 million represent commitments for growth capital loans and $7.0 million for revolving loans. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. It is generally expected that less than 75% of the Company’s unfunded commitments will eventually be drawn.

The fair value at the inception of the agreement of the delay draw credit agreements is equal to the fees and/or warrants received to enter into these agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit profile. The unfunded commitment liability and commitment deposits reflect the fair value of these future funding commitments. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value for these unfunded commitments totaled approximately $1.3 million and is included in our consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

Our level of investment activity can vary substantially from period to period as our Adviser chooses to slow or accelerate new business originations depending on market conditions, rate of investment of our Sponsor’s select group of leading venture capital investors, our Adviser’s knowledge, expertise and experience, our funding capacity (including availability under our credit facilities and our ability or inability to raise equity or debt capital), and other market dynamics.

The following table shows the debt commitments, fundings of debt investments (principal balance) and equity investments and non-binding term sheet activity during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014.

Commitments and Fundings Since Acquisition of Initial Portfolio (dollars in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the Period From March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014

Debt Commitments
New customers	$	17,000	$	114,500
Existing customers	2,500		7,500
Total	$	19,500	$	122,000

Funded Debt Investments	$	39,754	$	118,931

Equity Investments	$	250	$	500

Non-Binding Term Sheets	$	177,000	$	259,500

On September 29, 2014, we acquired $50.0 million in U.S. Treasury bills, which were sold on October 1, 2014. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, we acquired approximately $160.0 million of U.S. Treasury bills and sold approximately $110.0 million of U.S. Treasury bills.

Asset Quality

Consistent with our Sponsor’s existing policies, our Adviser maintains a credit watch list with borrowers placed into five groups based on our Advisor’s senior investment team’s judgment, where 1 is the highest rating and all new loans are assigned a rating of 2.

Category	Category Definition	Action Item

Clear (1)	Performing above expectations and/or strong financial or enterprise profile, value or coverage.	Review quarterly.

White (2)	Performing at expectations and/or reasonably close to it. Reasonable financial or enterprise profile, value or coverage. All new loans are initially graded White.	Contact portfolio company regularly in no event less than quarterly.

Yellow (3)	Performing generally below expectations and/or some proactive concern. Adequate financial or enterprise profile, value or coverage.	Contact portfolio company monthly or more frequently as determined by our Adviser’s Investment Committee; contact investors.

Orange (4)	Needs close attention due to performance materially below expectations, weak financial and/or enterprise profile, concern regarding additional capital or exit equivalent.	Contact portfolio company weekly or more frequently as determined by our Adviser’s Investment Committee; contact investors regularly; our Adviser forms a workout group to minimize risk of loss.

Red (5)	Serious concern/trouble due to pending or actual default or equivalent. May experience partial and/or full loss.	Maximize value from assets.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, there were two changes within these categories. One borrower was moved to Clear from White based on their strong financial profile and liquidity position. Another borrower was moved to Yellow from White based on their performing behind plan and reducing their revenue projections for the year. As of September 30, 2014, the weighted average investment ranking of our debt

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investment portfolio was 1.97. The following table shows the credit rankings for the 18 portfolio companies that had outstanding obligations to us as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
					Number of
Credit Category (dollars in thousands)	Fair Value		Percentage of Total Debt Investments		Portfolio Companies

Clear (1)	$	15,825	6.6	%	2
White (2)	212,770		89.3		15
Yellow (3)	9,692		4.1		1
Orange (4)	—		—		—
Red (5)	—		—		—
	$	238,287	100.0	%	18

Results of Operations

An important measure of our financial performance is net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, which includes net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Net investment income (loss) is the difference between our income from interest, dividends, fees and other investment income and our operating expenses including interest on borrowed funds. Net realized gains (losses) on investments are the difference between the proceeds received from dispositions of portfolio investments and their amortized cost. Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is the net change in the fair value of our investment portfolio.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, our net increase in net assets resulting from operations was approximately $4.7 million which was comprised of approximately $3.5 million of net investment income and approximately $1.2 million of net unrealized gains. On a per share basis, net investment income was $0.36 per share and the net increase in net assets from operations was $0.47 per share. Our core investment income was $0.38 per share and is discussed further below. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, our net increase in net assets resulting from operations was approximately $9.5 million, consisting of approximately $6.9 million in net investment income and approximately $2.6 million in net change in unrealized gains on investments. On a per share basis, net investment income was $0.76 per share and the net change in net assets from operations was $0.96 per share. Our core net investment income was $0.76 per share.

Net Increase in Net Assets (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014

Investment and Other Income
Interest income from investments	$	7,802	$	14,504
Other income	56		152
Total Investment and Other Income	7,858		14,656

Operating Expenses
Base management fee	850		1,668
Income incentive fee	938		1,157
Capital gains incentive fee	230		512
Interest expense	1,370		2,300
Administration agreement expenses	344		737
General and administrative expenses	604		1,336
Total Operating Expenses	4,336		7,710

Net investment income	3,522		6,946
Net realized gains	—		—
Net change in unrealized gains on investments	1,151		2,561

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations	$	4,673	$	9,507

Core net investment income per share	$	0.38	$	0.76
Net investment income per share	$	0.36	$	0.70
Net increase in net assets per share	$	0.47	$	0.96

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding	9,872,564		9,858,725

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The table below reconciles GAAP net income to core net investment income. Core net investment income, unlike GAAP net investment income, excludes accrued, but as yet unearned, capital gains incentive fees. We believe an important measure of the investment income that we will be required to distribute this year is core net investment income as capital gains incentive fees are accrued based on unrealized gains but are not earned until realized gains occur. Specifically, the capital gains component of the incentive fee is paid at the end of each calendar year and is 20.0% of our aggregate cumulative realized capital gains from commencement of operations through the end of the year, computed net of our aggregate cumulative realized capital losses and our aggregate cumulative unrealized depreciation through the end of such year. For the foregoing purpose, our “aggregate cumulative realized capital gains” does not include any unrealized appreciation. The capital gains component of the incentive fee is not subject to any minimum return to stockholders. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, and period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, no capital gains were realized. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, we reported approximately $1.2 million in unrealized capital gains and accrued approximately $0.2 million in capital gains incentive fee. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, we reported approximately $2.6 million in unrealized capital gains and accrued approximately $0.5 million in capital gains incentive fee.

Net Investment Income and Core Net Investment Income (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014		For the Period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014

Net Investment Income	$	3,522	$	6,946
Capital gains incentive fee	230		512
Core Net Investment Income	$	3,752	$	7,458

Net Investment Income per Share	$	0.36	$	0.70
Capital gains incentive fee per share	0.02		0.06
Core Net Investment Income per Share	$	0.38	$	0.76

Investment income includes interest income on our debt investments utilizing the effective yield method and includes cash interest income as well as the amortization of purchase premium, accretion of purchase discount, original issue discount, facilities fees, and the amortization of the end-of-term payments. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, investment income totaled approximately $7.8 million, representing a weighted average portfolio yield of approximately 14.5% on debt investments for the period held. This was up slightly from the approximately 14.4% weighted average portfolio yield during the three months ended June 30, 2014, as the weighted average portfolio yield on new fundings during the three months ended September 30, 2014, was approximately 15.2%. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, investment income totaled approximately $14.5 million, representing a weighted average yield of approximately 14.4% on debt investments for the period held. We calculate weighted average portfolio yields for periods shown as the annualized rates of the interest income recognized during the period divided by the average amortized cost of debt investments in the portfolio at the beginning of each month in the period. The weighted average yields reported for these periods are annualized and reflect the weighted average yields to maturities. Should the portfolio companies choose to repay their loans earlier, our weighted average yields will increase for those debt investments affected but may reduce our weighted average yields on the remaining portfolio in future quarters. As our portfolio grows and seasons, we expect our loans to be outstanding for shorter periods than to maturity and to reflect healthy prepayment activity.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the weighted average portfolio yield on our portfolio of approximately14.5% was comprised of approximately 10.9% cash interest income, approximately 0.4% of accretion of the net purchase discount, facilities fees and the value of warrants received, and approximately 3.2% of accretion of end-of-term payments. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, the weighted average portfolio yield on our portfolio of approximately 14.4% was comprised of approximately 11.0% cash interest income, approximately 0.3% of accretion of the net purchase discount, facilities fees and the value of warrants received, and approximately 3.1% of accretion of end-of-term payments.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, we recognized approximately $56,000 and $152,000, respectively, in other income from certain fees paid by companies, the recognition of the value of unfunded commitments that expired during these periods, and other miscellaneous income.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, total operating expenses were approximately $4.3 million, comprising of approximately $2.0 million in base management and incentive fees, approximately $1.4 million in interest expense, approximately $0.3 million in administrative agreement expenses, and approximately $0.6 million in general and administrative expenses. For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, total operating expenses were approximately $7.7 million, comprising of approximately $3.4 million in base management and incentive fees, approximately $2.3 million in interest expense, approximately $0.7 in administrative agreement expenses, and approximately $1.3 million in general and administrative expenses. We anticipate operating expenses will increase over time as our portfolio grows. Our management fee will increase as we grow our asset base and our earnings exceed the hurdle rate for the investment income incentive fee. Capital gains incentive fee will depend on realized and unrealized gains and losses. As a percentage of totals assets and net assets, we anticipate operating expenses will decrease over time as our portfolio and capital base grow. In determining the base management fee, our Adviser has agreed not to include the U.S. Treasury bill assets acquired at the end of each of the first three quarters of 2014 in the calculation of the gross assets. Interest expense will

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increase as we utilize more of our credit facility, and we expect fees per the administrative agreement and general and administrative agreements will increase to meet the additional requirements associated with servicing a larger portfolio.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, our net change in unrealized gains on investments was approximately $1.2 million consisting of approximately $0.3 million net change in unrealized gains on debt and short-term investments, less than $0.1 million net change in unrealized losses on warrants, approximately $0.6 million net gain on equity investments, and approximately $0.3 million net change in the value of unfunded commitments. During the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations), to September 30, 2014, our net change in unrealized gains on investments was approximately $2.5 million, consisting of approximately $1.0 million of net change in unrealized gains on debt investments, approximately $0.6 million of net change in unrealized gains on warrants, approximately $0.6 million of net change on equity investments, and approximately $0.3 million net change in the value of unfunded commitments. Net change in unrealized gain on investments as of September 30, 2014 was $0.26 per share. Net change in unrealized gains in subsequent periods could be volatile as it depends on changes in the market, changes in the underlying performance of our portfolio companies and their respective industries, and many other factors.

The table below summarizes the unrealized gains and losses in our investments in portfolio companies as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
Unrealized Gains and Losses (dollars in thousands)	Debt Investments			Warrants			Equity Investments		Total Investments

Unrealized gains	$	1,064		$	1,063		$	571	$	2,698
Unrealized losses	(36		)	(434		)	—		(470		)
Net unrealized gains	$	1,028		$	629		$	571	$	2,228

In addition to the unrealized gains and losses in our investments in portfolio companies as of September 30, 2014 summarized in the table above, there were unrealized losses of approximately $2,000 on U.S. Treasury bills and unrealized gains on unfunded commitments of approximately $0.3 million. There were no realized gains or losses during the three months ended September 30, 2014 or for the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of our financial statements are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. In addition to the discussion below, we describe our critical accounting policies in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Investments

We measure the value of our investments at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or “ASC Topic 820,” issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB.” Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Our Valuation Committee is also responsible for assisting our Board in valuing investments that are not publicly traded or for which current market values are not readily available. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued using market quotations, which are generally obtained from independent pricing services, broker-dealers or market makers. With respect to portfolio investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our Board, with the assistance of our Adviser and its senior investment team and independent valuation agents, is responsible for determining, in good faith, the fair value in accordance with the valuation policy approved by our Board. If more than one valuation method is used to measure fair value, the results are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range indicated by those results. We consider a range of fair values based upon the valuation techniques utilized and select the value within that range that was most representative of fair value based on current market conditions as well as other factors our Adviser’s senior investment team considers relevant. Our Board will make this fair value determination on a quarterly basis and any other time when a decision regarding the fair value of the portfolio investments is required. A determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates and depends on the facts and circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of portfolio investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

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and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below.

Level 1—Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.

Under ASC Topic 820, the fair value measurement also assumes that the transaction to sell an asset occurs in the principal market for the asset or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset, which may be a hypothetical market, and excludes transaction costs. The principal market for any asset is the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for such asset in which the reporting entity would or could sell or transfer the asset. In determining the principal market for an asset or liability under ASC Topic 820, it is assumed that the reporting entity has access to such market as of the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable and willing and able to transact.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, our Board undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

· Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by our Adviser’s professionals that are responsible for the portfolio investment;

· Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with our Adviser’s senior investment team;

· Our Valuation Committee then reviews these preliminary valuations and makes fair value recommendations to the Board;

· At least once annually, the valuation for each portfolio investment will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm. However, our Board does not intend to have de minimis investments of less than 1.0% of our gross assets (up to an aggregate of 10% of our gross assets) independently reviewed; and

· Our Board then discusses valuations and determines, in good faith, the fair value of each investment in our portfolio based on the input of our Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and our Valuation Committee.

Debt Investments

The debt investments are primarily loans and equipment financings made to venture growth stage companies focused in technology, life sciences and other high growth industries which are backed by leading venture capital investors. These investments are considered Level 3 assets under ASC Topic 820 because there is no known or accessible market or market indices for these type of debt instruments and thus our Adviser’s senior investment team must estimate the fair value of these investment securities based on models utilizing unobservable inputs.

To estimate the fair value of our debt investments, we compare the cost basis of the debt investment, which includes original issue discount, to the resulting fair value determined using a discounted cash flow model, unless another model is more appropriate based on the circumstances at the measurement date. The discounted cash flow approach entails analyzing the interest rate spreads for recently completed financing transactions which are similar in nature to our investments, in order to determine a comparable range of effective market interest rates for our investments. The range of interest rate spreads utilized is based on borrowers with similar credit profiles. All remaining expected cash flows of the investment are discounted using this range of interest rates to determine a range of fair values for the debt investment.

This valuation process includes, among other things, evaluating the underlying investment performance, the portfolio company’s current financial condition and ability to raise additional capital, as well as macro-economic events that may impact valuations. These events include, but

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are not limited to, current market yields and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. Increases (decreases) in these unobservable inputs could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Under certain circumstances, we may use an alternative technique to value the debt investments that better reflects the fair value of the investment, such as the price paid or realized in a recently completed transaction or a binding offer received in an arm’s length transaction, the use of multiple probability weighted cash flow models when the expected future cash flows contain elements of variability or estimates of proceeds that would be received in a liquidation scenario.

Warrants

Fair values of the warrants are primarily estimated using a Black Scholes option pricing model. Privately held warrant and equity-related securities are valued based on an analysis of various factors including, but not limited to, the following:

· Underlying enterprise value of the issuer is estimated based on information available, including any information regarding the most recent rounds of borrower funding. Valuation techniques to determine enterprise value include market multiple approaches, income approaches or approaches that utilize recent rounds of financing and the portfolio company’s capital structure to determine enterprise value. Valuation techniques are also utilized to allocate the enterprise fair value of a portfolio company to the specific class of common or preferred stock exercisable in the warrant. Such techniques take into account the rights and preferences of the portfolio company’s securities, expected exit scenarios, and volatility associated with such outcomes to allocate the fair value to the specific class of stock held in the portfolio. Such techniques include option pricing models, including back solve techniques, probability weighted expected return models, and other techniques as determined to be appropriate.

· Volatility, or the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of the changes in the warrant price, is based on comparable publicly-traded companies within indices similar in nature to the underlying company issuing the warrant. Increases (decreases) in this unobservable input could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value.

· Other adjustments, including a marketability discount on private company warrants, are estimated based on our judgment about the general industry environment. Increases (decreases) in this unobservable input could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value.

Under certain circumstances we may use an alternative technique to value warrants that better reflects the warrants’ fair values, such as an expected settlement of a warrant in the near term, a model that incorporates a put feature associated with the warrant, or the price paid or realized in a recently completed transaction or binding offer received in an arm’s length transaction. The fair value may be determined based on the expected proceeds to be received from such settlement or based on the net present value of the expected proceeds from the put option.

Equity Investments

The fair value of an equity investment in a privately held company is initially the amount invested. We adjust the fair value of equity investments in private companies upon the completion of a new third party round of equity financing subsequent to our investment. We may make adjustments to fair value, absent a new equity financing event, based upon positive or negative changes in a portfolio company’s financial or operational performance. We may also reference comparable transactions and/or secondary market transactions to estimate fair value. The fair value of an equity investment in a publicly traded company is based upon the closing public share price on the date of measurement. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. These valuation methodologies involve a significant degree of judgment. There is no single standard for determining the estimated fair value of investments which do not have an active public market. Valuations of privately held

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investments are inherently uncertain, as they are based on estimates, and their values may fluctuate over time. The determination of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if an active market for these investments existed. In some cases, the fair value of such investments is best expressed as a range of values derived utilizing different methodologies from which a single estimate may then be determined.

Income Recognition

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of market premium and accretion of market discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. Original issue discount, principally representing the estimated fair value of detachable equity or warrants obtained in conjunction with our debt investments, and market discount or premium are capitalized and accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. Loan origination fees received in connection with the closing of investments are reported as unearned income which is included as amortized cost of the investment; the unearned income from such fees is accreted over the contractual life of the loan based on the effective interest method as interest income. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties, unamortized loan origination fees, and unamortized market discounts are recorded as interest income. Upon prepayment of a loan or debt security, unamortized loan origination fees and unamortized market discounts are recorded as interest income. EOT payments are contractual and fixed interest payments due in cash at the maturity date of the loan, including upon prepayment, and are a fixed percentage of the original principal balance of the loan unless otherwise noted. Interest is accrued during the life of the loan on the EOT payment using the effective interest method as non-cash income. The EOT payment generally ceases accruing to the extent the borrower is unable to pay the remaining principal and interest due.

Other income includes certain fees paid by portfolio companies and the recognition of the value of unfunded commitments that expired during the reporting period.

Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses

We measure realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments using the specific identification method. The amortized cost basis of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts and premiums and upfront loan origination fees. We report changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statement of operations.

Management Fees

We accrue for the base management fee and incentive fee. The accrual for incentive fee includes the recognition of incentive fee on unrealized capital gains, even though such incentive fee is neither earned nor payable to the Adviser until the gains are both realized and in excess of unrealized depreciation on investments.

U.S. Federal Income Taxes

We intend to elect to be treated, and intend to qualify annually thereafter, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code, beginning with our taxable year ending December 31, 2014. Generally, a RIC is not subject to U.S. federal income taxes on distributed income and gains if it distributes at least 90% of its net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of its net long-term capital losses, if any, to its stockholders. Additionally, a RIC must distribute at least 98% of its ordinary income and 98.2% of its capital gain net income on an annual basis and any net ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which the RIC previously paid no U.S. federal income tax to avoid a U.S. federal excise tax. We intend to distribute sufficient dividends to maintain our RIC status each year and do not anticipate paying any material U.S. federal income taxes in the future.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the period from March 5, 2014 (commencement of operations) to September 30, 2014, cash used in operating activities, consisting primarily of purchases, sales and repayments of investments and the items described in “Results of Operations,” was approximately $234.1 million. Cash provided by financing activities, including net proceeds from issuance of common stock and net borrowings, was approximately $241.6 million. As of September 30, 2014, cash, including restricted cash, was approximately $9.9 million.

As a BDC, we generally have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. As a result, we expect, from time to time, to access the debt and equity markets when we believe it is necessary and appropriate to do so. In this regard, we continue to explore various options for obtaining additional debt or equity capital for investments. This may include expanding or extending our credit facility, or the issuance of additional shares of our common stock of debt securities. If we are unable to obtain leverage or raise equity capital on terms that are acceptable to us, our ability to grow our portfolio could be substantially impacted.

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Contractual Obligations

On February 21, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement with Deutsche Bank, acting as administrative agent and a lender, and KeyBank National Association, Everbank Commercial Lender Finance, Inc., and AloStar Bank of Commerce, as other lenders, which provided us with a $150.0 million commitment, subject to borrowing base requirements. On August 8, 2014, we amended our Credit Facility to increase the total commitments available there under by $50.0 million to $200.0 million in aggregate

As of September 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings of $109.0 million under our Credit Facility, which is included in the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities. We had $91.0 million of remaining capacity on our Credit Facility. The table below provides a summary of when payments are due under our Credit Facility as of September 30, 2014.

	As of September 30, 2014
Payments Due By Period (dollars in thousands)	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years

Credit Facility	$	109,000	$	—	$	109,000	$	—	$	—
Total	$	109,000	$	—	$	109,000	$	—	$	—

As of September 30, 2014, we had a payable of approximately $50.0 million due October 1, 2014, for the acquisition of U.S. Treasury bills. We sold the U.S. Treasury bills on July 1, 2014 and settled the payable in full.

In addition to the contractual obligations set forth above, we have certain obligations with respect to the investment advisory and administration services we received during the three months ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, the outstanding obligations totaled approximately $2.0 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2014, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet financing or hedging arrangements, other than the commitments and contingencies described in this report.

Distributions

In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid corporate level tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary income and net realized short-term capital gains in excess of net realized long-term capital losses to our stockholders on an annual basis. Additionally, we must distribute at least 98% of our ordinary income and 98.2% of our capital gain net income on an annual basis and any net ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we previously paid no U.S. federal income tax to avoid a U.S. federal excise tax. To the extent our earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for a taxable year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax-free return of capital to our stockholders. Our Adviser monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax-free return of capital may occur for the year. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the taxable year. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a dividend payment carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is our taxable ordinary income or capital gains. The specific tax characteristics of our distributions will be reported to stockholders after the end of the taxable year.

Related Parties

We have entered into a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:

· We have entered into the Advisory Agreement with our Adviser. Certain of our officers are also principals of the Adviser.

· We have entered into the Administration Agreement with our Administrator. Pursuant to the terms of the Administration Agreement, our Administrator provides us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. Certain of our officers are also principals of the Administrator.

· We have entered into a license agreement with our Sponsor pursuant to which our Sponsor has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “TriplePoint.”

We have also adopted a Code of Ethics which applies to our senior officers, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as all of our officers, directors and employees. Our Code of Ethics requires that all employees and directors avoid any conflict, or

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

As of September 30, 2014, a majority of the debt investments in our portfolio bore interest at fixed rates with $23.0 million in principal value of loans outstanding subject to floating interest rates, all of which have interest rate floors. In the future, we may increase the amount of loans in our portfolio subject to floating interest rates. Almost all our unfunded commitments float with changes in the prime rate from the date we enter into the commitment to the date of the actual draw. Our credit facility bears interest at a floating rate. As a result, we are exposed to interest rate risk. Based on our assessment of this interest rate risk, as of September 30, 2014, we had no hedging transactions in place as we deemed the risk acceptable and we did not believe it was necessary to mitigate this risk at that time.

While hedging activities may mitigate our exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates, certain hedging transactions that we may enter into in the future, such as interest rate swap agreements, may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio investments. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively hedge our interest rate risk.

Based on our September 30, 2014 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure.

Change in Interest Rates (dollars in thousands)	Increase (decrease) in interest income		(Increase) decrease in interest expense			Net increase (decrease) in investment income

Up 300 basis points	$	700	$	(3,315	)	$	(2,615	)
Up 200 basis points	$	466	$	(2,210	)	$	(1,744	)
Up 100 basis points	$	233	$	(1,105	)	$	(872	)
Up 50 basis points	$	117	$	(553	)	$	(436	)
Down 25 basis points	$	—	$	210		$	210

This analysis is indicative of the potential impact on our investment income as of September 30, 2014, assuming an immediate and sustained change in interest rates as noted. It should be noted that we anticipate growth in our portfolio funded in part with additional borrowings and such additional borrowings, all else being equal, will increase our investment income sensitivity to interest rates, and such changes could be material. In addition, this analysis does not adjust for potential changes in our portfolio or our borrowing facilities nor does it take into account any changes in the credit performance of our loans that might occur should interest rates change.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15, have concluded that as of September 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to give reasonable assurances to the timely collection, evaluation and disclosure of information relating to us that would potentially be subject to disclosure under the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated there under.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within us to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None of us, our investment adviser or administrator, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us, or against our investment adviser or administrator. From time to time, we, our investment adviser or administrator, may be a party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in our final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2014, which are incorporated into this report on Form 10Q and could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

Exhibit Number		Description of Document

10.2		Letter Agreement amending the Credit Facility, dated July 18, 2014 (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 23, 2014)

10.3		Letter Agreement amending the Credit Facility, dated August 8, 2014 (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2014)

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

MARYLAND		46-3082016
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer x		Smaller reporting company o

	TRIPLEPOINT VENTURE GROWTH BDC CORP.

Date: October 27, 2014	By:	/s/ James P. Labe
		James P. Labe, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer)


Date: October 27, 2014	By:	/s/ Harold F. Zagunis
		Harold F. Zagunis, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2014	3
	Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 and the Period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014	4
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the Period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014	5
	Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014	6
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2014	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2014	12
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
	Forward-Looking Statements	27
	Overview	28
	Portfolio Composition, Investment Activity and Asset Quality	30
	Results of Operations	33
	Critical Accounting Policies	35
	Liquidity and Capital Resources	38
	Recent Developments	40
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	41
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	41

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	42
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	42
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	42
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	42
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	42
Item 5.	Other Information	42
Item 6.	Exhibits	42
SIGNATURES		43

	For the period from March 5, 2014 (Commencement of Operations) to September 30, 2014
Net Assets
Net assets as of March 5, 2014	$	25
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	9,507
Dividend distributions	(6,998		)
Common stock issuance, net	142,262
Net assets as of September 30, 2014	$	144,796

Capital Share Activity:
Common stock outstanding as of March 5, 2014	1,668
Common stock issued	9,889,907
Common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2014	9,891,575