8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 01, 2023

TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	001-39958	35-2670395
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 N. 1st Street Suite 302
Phoenix, Arizona		85004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (480) 374-5350

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	TRIN	Nasdaq Global Select Market
7.00% Notes Due 2025	TRINL	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 1, 2023, Trinity Capital Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 1, 2023, the Company disseminated an earnings presentation to be used in connection with its conference call and live webcast to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results on November 1, 2023, at 12 p.m. Eastern time. A copy of the earnings presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Earnings Press Release, dated November 1, 2023
99.2	Earnings Presentation, dated November 1, 2023

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Trinity Capital Inc.
Date:	November 1, 2023	By:	/s/ Steven L. Brown
			Steven L. Brown Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

 

Trinity Capital Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

PHOENIX, November 1, 2023 – Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN) (“Trinity Capital” or the “Company”), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2023 Highlights

•Total investment income of $46.4 million, an increase of 20.0% year-over-year

•Net investment income (“NII”) of $23.4 million, or $0.58 per basic share, an increase of 25.6% year-over-year

•Net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $16.8 million, or $0.42 per basic share

•17.6% Return on Average Equity “ROAE” (NII/Average Equity)

•8.0% Return on Average Assets “ROAA” (NII/Average Assets)

•An increase in Net Asset Value to $13.17 per share

•Aggregate debt and equity investment commitments of $228.3 million

•Total gross investments funded of $149.1 million, comprised of $81.2 million in five new portfolio companies, $65.9 million across 10 existing portfolio companies and $2.0 million into the joint venture (the “JV”)

•Debt principal repayments of $176.7 million, including $101.1 million from early repayments and refinancings, $42.1 million from scheduled/amortizing repayments and $33.5 million of assets sold to the JV

•Declared an 11th consecutive regular dividend increase, with the third-quarter distribution coming in at $0.54 per share, consisting of a regular dividend of $0.49 per share, an increase of 2.1% from the regular dividend declared in the second quarter of 2023, and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.05 per share

“We’re very pleased with our overall third quarter performance and record NII,” said Steve Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Capital. “Our unique lending platform positions us as the partner of choice for our portfolio companies as we support them through their various growth stages, all while generating meaningful returns for our shareholders.”

“The team has done a great job managing the portfolio and we continue to see strong equity support from the sponsors of our companies,” added Kyle Brown, President and Chief Investment Officer of Trinity Capital. “The opportunity to invest in solid performing companies is accelerating as they increasingly turn to direct lending solutions to fuel their growth, and we stand ready to assist them with our diverse offerings using our combination of on- and off-balance sheet capital.”

Third Quarter 2023 Operating Results

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, total investment income was $46.4 million compared to $38.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The effective yield on the average debt investments at cost was 16.7% and 15.2% for the periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Effective yields generally include the effects of fees and income accelerations attributed to early loan repayments and other one-time events and may fluctuate quarter-to-quarter depending on the amount of prepayment activity.

Total operating expenses and excise taxes, excluding interest expense, for the third quarter of 2023 were $12.2 million compared to $10.8 million during the third quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higher compensation associated with additional headcount and amortization of restricted stock grants.

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Interest expense for the third quarter of 2023 was $10.8 million compared to $9.3 million during the third quarter of 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in average debt outstanding and an increase in the weighted average interest rate on total debt.

Net investment income was approximately $23.4 million, or $0.58 per share, based on 40.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $18.6 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter of 2022 based on 33.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding.

Net unrealized depreciation of $4.7 million during the third quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to $10.5 million of depreciation related to credit-specific adjustments and $0.4 million related to the impact of interest rate changes, partially offset by the flip of $4.1 million to realized losses and $2.1 million of appreciation related to general market conditions.

For the third quarter, net realized loss on investments was approximately $1.9 million, primarily attributable to the loss in one portfolio company that was previously written down on an unrealized basis in prior quarters.

In the third quarter, net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $16.8 million, or $0.42 per share, based on 40.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $12.0 million, or $0.36 per share, based on 33.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2022.

Trinity Capital’s higher weighted average shares outstanding for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the prior year, is primarily the result of shares issued during the quarter.

Net Asset Value

Total net assets at the end of the third quarter of 2023 increased by 18.2% to $569.5 million, compared to $482.0 million at the end of the second quarter of 2023. The increase in total net assets was primarily driven by net investment income that exceeded the declared dividends as well as the issuance of common stock at a premium to NAV per share, partially offset by net realized and unrealized losses on investments. As a result, NAV improved to $13.17 from $13.15 per share.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of September 30, 2023, Trinity Capital’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.1 billion and was comprised of approximately $840.7 million in secured loans, $223.2 million in equipment financings and $52.7 million in equity and warrants across 121 portfolio companies. The Company’s debt portfolio is comprised of 74.5% first lien loans and 25.5% second lien loans, with 73.8% of the debt portfolio at floating rates based on principal outstanding.

During the third quarter, the Company originated approximately $228.3 million of total new commitments and funded approximately $149.1 million, which was comprised of $81.2 million of investments in five new portfolio companies, $65.9 million of investments in 10 existing portfolio companies and a $2.0 million investment in the JV. Gross investment fundings during the quarter for secured loans totaled $140.7 million, equipment financings totaled $3.1 million and warrant and equity investments totaled $5.3 million.

Proceeds received from repayments of the Company's debt investments during the third quarter totaled approximately $176.7 million, which included $33.5 million of investments sold to the JV, $42.1 million from normal amortization and $101.1 million from early debt repayments and refinancings. The investment portfolio decreased by $26.8 million on a cost basis, a decrease of 2.3%, and $31.5 million on

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a fair value basis, a decrease of 2.7%, as compared to June 30, 2023. Total assets under management, including the assets in the JV, totaled $1.3 billion.

As of the end of the third quarter, secured loans to two portfolio companies and equipment financings to two portfolio companies were on non-accrual status with a total fair value of approximately $28.0 million, or 2.6% of the Company’s debt investment portfolio at fair value.

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s secured loan and equipment financing investments on the 1 to 5 investment risk rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

		September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Investment Risk Rating Scale Range	Designation	Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio	Investments at Fair Value		Percentage of Total Portfolio
4.0 - 5.0	Very Strong Performance	$	34,728	3.3%	$	2,729	0.3%
3.0 - 3.9	Strong Performance		225,408	21.2%		239,872	22.9%
2.0 - 2.9	Performing		740,097	69.6%		756,596	72.1%
1.6 - 1.9	Watch		38,584	3.6%		39,315	3.7%
1.0 - 1.5	Default/Workout		17,540	1.6%		10,317	1.0%
Total Debt Investments excluding Senior Credit Corp 2022 LLC			1,056,357	99.3%		1,048,829	100.0%
	Senior Credit Corp 2022 LLC		7,484	0.7%		—	—
Total Debt Investments		$	1,063,841	100.0%	$	1,048,829	100.0%

As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s loan and equipment financing investments had a weighted average risk rating score of 2.8, as compared to 2.8 as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s grading scale is comprised of numerous factors, two key factors being liquidity and performance to plan. A company may be downgraded as it approaches the need for additional capital or if they are underperforming relative to its business plans. Conversely, they may be upgraded upon a capitalization event or if they are exceeding their plan. As such, the overall grading may fluctuate from quarter to quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $257.2 million in available liquidity, including $7.2 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. At the end of the period, the Company had approximately $250.0 million in available borrowing capacity under its credit facility with KeyBank, subject to existing terms and advance rates and regulatory and covenant requirements.

As of September 30, 2023, Trinity Capital's leverage or debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 94% as compared to 138% as of June 30, 2023. The decrease in the leverage ratio was primarily attributable to repayments on the credit facility from the net proceeds received from stock issuances during the quarter.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, Trinity Capital utilized its ATM offering program to sell 863,970 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $14.55 per share, raising $12.3 million of net proceeds.

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Secondary Offering

In August 2023, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 5,190,312 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $14.45 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $72.5 million, after deducting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. In connection with the offering, the underwriters exercised their option in part to purchase 500,000 additional shares of common stock resulting in additional net proceeds to the Company of $6.9 million.

Distributions

On September 13, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular and supplemental dividend totaling $0.54 per share with respect to the quarter ended September 30, 2023, which was paid on October 13, 2023, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2023. The Board of Directors generally determines and announces the Company’s dividend distribution on a quarterly basis.

CEO Transition

On September 6, 2023, the Company announced that, as part of the Company’s long-term succession plan, its Board of Directors has named Kyle Brown as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. At the same time, Trinity’s current CEO, Steve Brown, will become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and remain a voting member of the Company’s investment committee.

Conference Call

Trinity Capital will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results today at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

To listen to the call, please dial (800) 225-9448, or (203) 518-9708 internationally, and reference Conference ID: TRINQ323 if asked, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

A taped replay will be made available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for seven days. To access the replay, please dial (888) 214-9523 or (402) 220-4935.

About Trinity Capital Inc.

Trinity (Nasdaq: TRIN), an internally managed business development company, is a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth stage companies with institutional equity investors. Trinity's investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through investments, including term loans, equipment financings and equity-related investments. Trinity believes it is one of only a select group of specialty lenders that has the depth of knowledge, experience, and track record in lending to growth stage companies. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.trinitycap.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. More information on risks and other potential factors that could affect the

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Company's financial results, including important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from plans, estimates or expectations included herein, is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings.

Contact

Ben Malcolmson
Director of Investor Relations
Trinity Capital Inc.

ir@trincapinvestment.com

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TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Control investments (cost of $44,046 and $43,375, respectively)	$	33,120		$	37,313
Affiliate investments (cost of $10,692 and $28,580, respectively)		11,143			1,528
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $1,097,814 and $1,081,629, respectively)		1,072,289			1,055,545
Total investments (cost of $1,152,552 and $1,153,584, respectively)		1,116,552			1,094,386
Cash and cash equivalents		7,230			10,612
Interest receivable		10,920			9,971
Deferred credit facility costs		2,334			2,903
Other assets		13,890			8,567
Total assets	$	1,150,926		$	1,126,439
LIABILITIES
KeyBank Credit Facility	$	100,000		$	187,500
2025 Notes, net of $2,498 and $3,948, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		180,002			178,552
August 2026 Notes, net of $1,670 and $2,103, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		123,330			122,897
December 2026 Notes, net of $1,195 and $1,474, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		73,805			73,526
Convertible Notes, net of $1,403 and $1,882, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount		48,597			48,118
Distribution payable		23,353			21,326
Security deposits		14,464			15,100
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		17,912			19,771
Total liabilities		581,463			666,790
NET ASSETS
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (200,000,000 authorized, 43,246,612 and 34,960,672 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)		43			35
Paid-in capital in excess of par		590,819			480,532
Distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)		(21,399	)		(20,918	)
Total net assets		569,463			459,649
Total liabilities and net assets	$	1,150,926		$	1,126,439
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE	$	13.17		$	13.15

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TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2023			September 30, 2022			September 30, 2023			September 30, 2022
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest and dividend income:
Control investments	$	1,038		$	1,239		$	3,238		$	4,235
Affiliate investments		248			—			366			862
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		43,749			35,915			126,491			92,974
Total interest and dividend income		45,035			37,154			130,095			98,071
Fee and other income:
Affiliate investments		543			—			1,671			—
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		860			1,535			2,255			5,921
Total fee and other income		1,403			1,535			3,926			5,921
Total investment income		46,438			38,689			134,021			103,992
EXPENSES:
Interest expense and other debt financing costs		10,783			9,306			33,850			23,864
Compensation and benefits		8,693			7,315			24,660			20,647
Professional fees		1,272			1,261			4,101			2,984
General and administrative		1,659			1,520			4,700			4,555
Total expenses		22,407			19,402			67,311			52,050
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES		24,031			19,287			66,710			51,942
Excise tax expense		625			657			1,876			1,987
NET INVESTMENT INCOME		23,406			18,630			64,834			49,955
NET REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS:
Control investments		—			(105	)		—			(333	)
Affiliate investments		—			(608	)		(26,251	)		(10,241	)
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		(1,868	)		111			(2,593	)		52,999
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments		(1,868	)		(602	)		(28,844	)		42,425
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/(DEPRECIATION) FROM INVESTMENTS:
Control investments		(4,083	)		(391	)		(4,865	)		(11,455	)
Affiliate investments		374			(13,443	)		27,502			(9,794	)
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		(1,008	)		(16,194	)		562			(99,917	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments		(4,717	)		(30,028	)		23,199			(121,166	)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	$	16,821		$	(12,000	)	$	59,189		$	(28,786	)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC	$	0.58		$	0.56		$	1.75		$	1.64
NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	0.55			0.53		$	1.66		$	1.55
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE - BASIC	$	0.42		$	(0.36	)	$	1.60		$	(0.94	)
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	0.40		$	(0.36	)	$	1.52		$	(0.94	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC		40,119,009			33,098,332			37,091,030			30,506,292
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED		43,850,034			36,537,607			40,822,055			33,945,567

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EX-99.2

Third Quarter 2023   Investor Presentation FUELING DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. REVOLUTIONIZING THE FUTURE.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS | DISCLAIMER Trinity Capital Inc. (the “Company”) cautions that this presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and assumptions about future events, and which are not based in historical fact. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on current conditions as of the date of this presentation, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial objectives, beliefs, strategies, anticipated future operating results and cash flows, operating expenses, investment originations and performance, available capital, and payment of future dividends and stockholder returns. Although our management believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, uncertainties and risks, both general and specific. The risk exists that these statements may not be fulfilled. We caution readers of this presentation not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as a number of factors could cause future Company results to differ materially from these statements. Forward-looking statements may be influenced in particular by factors such as fluctuations in interest rates and stock indices, the effects of competition in the areas in which we operate, and changes in economic, political and regulatory conditions. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors should carefully consider the aforementioned factors as well as other uncertainties and events. Historical results discussed in this presentation are not indicative of future results. The information disclosed in this presentation is made as of the date hereof and reflects Trinity Capital Inc.’s current assessment of its financial performance for the most recent period reported. Actual financial results filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future may differ from those contained herein in the event of additional adjustments recorded prior to the filing of its financial statements. The information contained in this presentation should be viewed in conjunction with Trinity Capital Inc.'s most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K or Registration Statement on Form 424B1. We undertake no obligation to update the information contained herein to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws and regulations. This presentation does not constitute a prospectus and should under no circumstances be understood as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy our common stock or any other securities nor will there be any sale of the common stock or any other securities referred to in this presentation in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. Nothing in these materials should be construed as a recommendation to invest in any securities that may be issued by Trinity Capital Inc. or as legal, accounting or tax advice.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Historical information includes information and data related to Trinity Capital's predecessor funds, the first of which was launched in 2008, through September 30, 2023. The predecessor funds were merged with and into Trinity Capital on January 16, 2020, immediately after which Trinity Capital began operating as a business development company. Includes the fair value of assets managed by Trinity Capital through the joint venture as of September 30, 2023. Based on the closing price of TRIN of $13.73 on October 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2023. Annualized based on the $0.54 total dividend per share (including $0.05 supplemental dividend per share) declared for Q3 2023 and a closing stock price of $13.92 on September 29, 2023. Includes $7.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $250.0 million of available borrowing capacity on our KeyBank Credit Facility. Credit rating assigned by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent, unaffiliated rating agency. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time. There can be no assurance that this rating will remain for any given period-of-time. TRINITY CAPITAL OVERVIEW Diversified financial solutions to growth stage companies | NASDAQ – TRIN, TRINL 15-Year track Record(1) PORTFOLIO(4) LIQUIDITY(4) 309 Investments 179 Exits $1.3B Assets Under Management(2) MARKET CAP / DIVIDEND YIELD 15.5%Annualized  Dividend Yield(5) $599.0M  Market Cap(3) $13.17 NAV  per share(4) $840.7M Secured Loans 62 Companies $223.2M Equipment Financings 30 Companies $52.7M Equity & Warrants 99 Companies $2.7B Fundings $257.2MAvailable Liquidity(6) BBBInvestment Rating(7) 94%Debt-to-Equity

THE TRINITY PLATFORM The JV invests in loans and equipment financings originated by Trinity, with an initial equity capital commitment of up to $171 million. The JV credit facility with KeyBank was closed in Q2 2023. The JV’s total investment portfolio at fair value was $133.6 million as of September 30, 2023. Trinity is permitted to organize, acquire and wholly own a portfolio company that intends to operate as an investment adviser registered with the SEC. This allows Trinity to raise funds off the balance sheet in a complementary way. In an evolving market, platform diversification further strengthens Trinity’s position to capture market share and differentiates its financing solutions Trinity’s foundation was built on its successful investment track record supporting growth-stage businesses through secured loans and equipment financings. Registered Investment Advisor (“RIA”) Joint Venture (“JV”) Business Development Company (“BDC”) Additional liquidity Fee and interest income Incremental returns Co-investment opportunities On/off-balance sheet growth Capability expansion BDC JV RIA

We understand the growth stage world and provide more than money to our portfolio company partners Deep Operating Experience Highly experienced executive team with startup experience Decades of in-depth high-tech experience Numerous U.S. and International patents issued Robust & Scalable Platform Robust and scalable systems for origination, underwriting and monitoring Separation of origination, underwriting and portfolio management duties aids “positive feedback” loop 63 dedicated professionals with a unique culture built over 15+ years WHY IS TRINITY DIFFERENT Diversified Financial Solutions Provider of diversified financial solutions to growth stage companies worldwide Runway extension to augment institutional equity funding Strong portfolio diversification

Multiple shared portfolio companies with top Venture Capital Firms We have established inter-creditor agreements with the banks Combining with bank debt results in a lower blended cost to our customers We provide equipment financing and incremental debt capital Relationships with top market share banks catering to majority of VC-backed companies ENTRENCHED INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS

Investor Syndicate Revenue & Gross Margins Business Model Includes historical information of Trinity Capital's predecessor funds, the first of which was launched in 2008, through September 30, 2023. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment results may vary significantly over any given time period. FINANCIALS DEBT STRUCTURE CAPITALIZATION MANAGEMENT PRODUCT & MARKET Product Differentiation Market Potential Industry & Start-up Experience BOD Make-up Fund Vintage & Dry Capital Collateral Cash Life UNDERWRITING APPROACH AND RISK MITIGATION Disciplined investment approach keeps our annualized loss rate at 30 bps and is more than offset by realized gains on warrant/equity investments(1)

Term Loans Axiom Space is developing the world’s first commercial space station. Investor Syndicate C5 Capital, TQS Advisors, Declaration Partners, Boryung Pharma, Aljazira Capital Use of Loan General corporate purposes Mainspring developed a new category of clean power generation — the linear generator — that delivers fuel-flexible power to accelerate the transition to the future grid. Investor Syndicate Lightrock, Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates Use of Loan Extension of runway Select Examples SECURED TERM LOANS 01 SECURED LOANS Partner with the banks 02 BACKED BY INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL Companies have raised significant equity 03 STILL BURNING CASH Companies in growth mode and still burning cash

Equipment Financing Select Examples EQUIPMENT FINANCINGS 01 COMPANIES WITH CAPEX REQUIREMENTS Manufacturing equipment and hard assets 02 HARDWARE AS A SERVICE Equipment at customer location 03 INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC Nature’s Fynd is a food com­pa­ny cre­at­ing ver­sa­tile alterna­tive pro­teins to nour­ish the world’s grow­ing pop­u­la­tion while nur­tur­ing the plan­et. Investor Syndicate SoftBank, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Blackstone Strategic Partners Use of Equipment Financing Food production equipment Emerald Cloud Lab is a remote-controlled life science laboratory that allows scientists to conduct their experiments without being anchored to a physical lab. Investor Syndicate Founders Fund, Schooner Capital, Alcazar Capital, GigaFund Use of Equipment Financing Cloud-based laboratory equipment for clinical trials

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

All unfunded commitments are conditional, subject to additional lending provisions, and generally dependent upon the portfolio company reaching certain milestones before the debt commitment becomes available. Includes the fair value of assets managed by Trinity Capital through the joint venture as of September 30, 2023. Effective yield includes fees and accelerated income from prepayments but excludes fees earned from the JV, and is calculated based on the weighted average debt investments at cost on a daily basis. Core yield excludes fees and accelerated income from prepayments. Total Investment Income of $46.4M Net Investment Income (“NII”) of $23.4M Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) of 12.9% NII per share of $0.58 provides 118.4% of regular distribution coverage Increased the third quarter regular dividend distribution to $0.49 per share, a 2.1% increase over the regular dividend declared in the prior quarter Declared a supplemental dividend of $0.05 per share Robust Earnings Total Debt Investments (at cost): $1,092.7M Total Investments (at cost): $1,152.6M Total Platform Assets Under Management(2) (at fair value): $1,276.7M Effective Yield(3): 16.7% Core Yield(4): 15.5% Debt & equity commitments in 3Q23: $228.3M Debt & equity fundings in 3Q23: $149.1M Unfunded commitments(1) as of 9/30/2023: $348.0M Term sheets signed as of 9/30/2023: $282.0M Q3 2023 HIGHLIGHTS Leading Originations Platform Portfolio Assets

Net Investment Income covered regular dividend by 118.4% in 3Q23 Eleven consecutive regular quarterly dividend increases 15.5% annualized total dividend yield(1) SOLID SHAREHOLDER RETURNS Annualized based on the $0.54 total dividend per share (including $0.05 supplemental dividend per share) declared for Q3 2023 and a closing stock price of $13.92 on September 29, 2023.

For the three months ended For the three months ended Nine Months Ended September 30 (In thousands, except per share amounts) 09/30/2023 06/30/2023 03/31/2023 12/31/2022 09/30/2022 Total Investment Income $46,438 $46,045 $41,538 $41,509 $38,689 Interest expense and other debt financing costs 10,783 11,985 11,081 10,284 9,306 Compensation and benefits 8,693 8,350 7,617 6,543 7,315 General and administrative(1) 3,556 3,613 3,509 3,051 3,438 Total Operating Expenses 23,032 23,948 22,207 19,878 20,059 Net Investment Income (NII) 23,406 22,097 19,331 21,631 18,630 Net Realized Gain / (Loss) from Investments (1,868) (26,611) (365) (9,571) (602) Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation) from Investments (4,717) 24,396 3,520 (13,647) (30,028) Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations $16,821 $19,882 $22,486 $(1,587) $(12,000) Net Investment Income (NII) per Share – Basic $0.58 $0.61 $0.55 $0.62 $0.56 Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets resulting from Operations per Share – Basic $0.42 $0.55 $0.64 $(0.05) $(0.36) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic 40,119 36,025 35,074 35,131 33,098 QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT General and administrative expenses include excise tax expense.

INCOME SOURCE & PORTFOLIO YIELD TRENDS Strong Yields Produce Solid Investment Income Includes fees and dividend income earned from the JV. Effective yield includes fees and accelerated income from prepayments but excludes fees earned from the JV, and is calculated based on the weighted average debt investments at cost on a daily basis. Core yield excludes fees and accelerated income from prepayments. (2) (3) (1)

NII RETURNS AND USE OF LEVERAGE Delivering strong returns through effective use of leverage NII return on average assets (ROAA) is calculated as NII divided by average assets for the quarterly period, annualized. NII return on average equity (ROAE) is calculated as NII divided by average net assets for the quarterly period, annualized. Leverage ratio is calculated as outstanding principal of borrowings divided by net assets as of the end of the quarterly period.

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (NII) PER SHARE BRIDGE Includes the impact of share activity and equity incentive plans. (1)

For the three months ended Nine Months Ended September 30 (In thousands, except per share amounts) 09/30/2023 06/30/2023 03/31/2023 12/31/2022 09/30/2022 Assets Total investments at fair value $ 1,116,552 $ 1,148,018 $ 1,091,531 $ 1,094,386 $ 1,042,175 Cash and cash equivalents 7,230 12,268 8,344 10,612 34,141 Interest receivable 10,920 12,117 10,450 9,971 8,899 Other assets 16,224 16,680 12,977 11,470 11,534 Total Assets $ 1,150,926 $ 1,189,083 $ 1,123,302 $ 1,126,439 $ 1,096,749 Liabilities KeyBank Credit Facility $ 100,000 $ 232,000 $ 183,500 $ 187,500 $ 137,500 2025 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 180,002 179,519 179,035 178,552 178,074 August 2026 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 123,330 123,186 123,041 122,897 122,753 December 2026 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 73,805 73,712 73,619 73,526 73,433 Convertible Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost and discount 48,597 48,437 48,278 48,118 47,958 Distribution payable 23,353 19,432 16,885 21,326 21,073 Security deposits 14,464 14,986 15,277 15,100 14,903 Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities 17,912 15,816 13,997 19,771 18,591 Total Liabilities $ 581,463 $ 707,088 $ 653,632 $ 666,790 $ 614,285 Net Assets $ 569,463 $ 481,995 $ 469,670 $ 459,649 $ 482,464 Shares outstanding 43,247 36,665 35,926 34,961 35,122 Net Assets per Share (NAV per share) $13.17 $13.15 $13.07 $13.15 $13.74 BALANCE SHEET

Includes the impact of share activity and equity incentive plans. NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) PER SHARE BRIDGE Earnings and Distributions Investment Portfolio Performance ShareImpact(1)

Diversified Borrowings ($ in millions) as of September 30, 2023 Funding Source Debt Commitment Outstanding Principal Undrawn Commitment Stated Maturity Interest Rate Notes: 2025 Unsecured Notes(1) $182.5 $182.5 - January 16, 2025(2) 7.00% Convertible Notes $50.0 $50.0 - December 11, 2025 6.00% August 2026 Unsecured Notes $125.0 $125.0 - August 24, 2026 4.375% December 2026 Unsecured Notes $75.0 $75.0 - December 15, 2026 4.25% Bank Facility: KeyBank Credit Facility $400.0(3) $100.0 $250.0(3) October 27, 2026 Adjusted Term SOFR + 3.25% DEBT CAPITAL STRUCTURE The 2025 Unsecured Notes trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “TRINL.” Callable at par at any time on or after January 16, 2023. Represents maximum facility amount of which $350.0 million is available as of September 30, 2023.

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION Diversified across investment type, transaction size, industry and geography Based on fair market value as of September 30, 2023. Includes debt investments only. Consists of the fair value of our investment in the JV as of September 30, 2023. The portfolio companies held within the JV’s investment portfolio represent a diverse set of geographic regions generally consistent with those in which we invest directly. Investment Type(1) Transaction Size(1)(2) Industry Type(1) Geographic Allocation(1) International 5.3% JV(3) 1.0% 35.6% 9.3% 5.3% 10.3% 1.7% 31.5%

Based on outstanding principal Based on fair market value Well positioned for rising interest rates Strong asset diversification PORTFOLIO TRENDS

HYPOTHETICAL WARRANT UPSIDE Proceeds of $53.8 million (2X) Potential gain of $13.5 millionor $0.31 per share Proceeds of $80.6 million (3X) Potential gain of $40.3 millionor $0.93 per share Proceeds of $107.5 million (4X) Potential gain of $67.2 millionor $1.56 per share 140 Warrant Positions in 87 Portfolio Companies GAAP fair value ~ $31.7 million GAAP cost ~ $26.9 million ~ $53.8 million in nominal exercise value Hypothetical Models of Potential Warrant Gains at 9/30/2023 Assume that only 50% of warrants will monetize Cost of exercised warrants is ~ $40.3 million Based on 43.2 million shares of common stock outstanding at 9/30/2023 MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE 2X 3X 4X For Illustration Purposes Only

3Q23 2Q23 1Q23 4Q22 3Q22 Very Strong Performance (4.0 – 5.0) $34,728 3.3% $8,758 0.8% $2,513 0.2% $2,729 0.3% $92,008 9.2% Strong Performance (3.0 – 3.9) $225,408 21.3% $272,933 25.0% $285,484 27.4% $239,872 22.9% $320,087 32.1% Performing (2.0 – 2.9) $740,097 70.1% $762,695 69.7% $719,752 69.0% $756,596 72.1% $537,260 53.9% Watch (1.6– 1.9) $38,584 3.6% $34,410 3.1% $19,270 1.8% $39,315 3.7% $38,484 3.9% Default/Workout (1.0 – 1.5) $17,540 1.7% $15,216 1.4% $16,450 1.6% $10,317 1.0% $9,339 0.9% Weighted Average 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 Credit Risk Rating of Debt investments at Fair Value, 3Q 2023 – 3Q 2022 ($ in thousands)(1) Consistent and Disciplined Underwriting Standards DISCIPLINED CREDIT RATING The total fair value of debt investments excludes our debt investment in the JV, which was $7.5 million as of September 30, 2023. (1)

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY 73.8% floating rate debt investment portfolio as of September 30, 2023(1) 18.8% floating rate borrowings as of September 30, 2023(2) Based on outstanding principal of debt investments Based on outstanding principal of borrowings

Select List of Current & Historical Investments DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO

VENTURE CAPITAL AND LENDING MARKET

US VC Deal Activity(1) VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET As of September 30, 2023, per Pitchbook NVCA Venture Monitor Q3 2023.

US VC Fundraising Activity(1) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDRAISING As of September 30, 2023, per Pitchbook NVCA Venture Monitor Q3 2023.

ANALYST COVERAGE

EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY ANALYST COVERAGE Followed by eight firms Ryan Lynch (initiated coverage 2/23/2021) Finian O’Shea (initiated coverage 2/23/2021) Vilas Abraham (initiated coverage 2/23/2021) Bryce Rowe (initiated coverage 9/16/2022) Casey Alexander (initiated coverage 2/23/2021) Christopher Nolan (initiated coverage 2/23/2021) Mitchell Penn (initiated coverage 5/3/2021) Trinity Capital is followed by the analysts listed above. Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding Trinity Capital’s performance made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of Trinity Capital or its management. Trinity Capital does not by its reference above or distribution imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such information, conclusions or recommendations. Kyle Joseph (initiated coverage 7/5/2023)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (BDC) REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY (RIC) Trinity Capital Inc. is an Internally Managed BDC under the 1940 Act and has elected to be treated as a RIC for Federal Income Tax Purposes beginning with its Taxable Year ending December 31, 2020 Regulated by the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) Leverage limited to approximately 2:1 debt/equity Investments are required to be carried at fair value Majority of Board of Directors must be independent Offer managerial assistance to portfolio companies Distribute taxable income as dividend distributions to shareholders, subject to approval by Trinity Capital’s Board of Directors Mandates asset diversification Eliminates corporate taxation Allows for the retention of capital gains and/or spillover of taxable income REGULATION & STRUCTURE

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