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): May 01, 2024

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
7.875% Note Due 2029	TRINZ	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 May 1, 2024, Trinity Capital Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. 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 May 1, 2024, the Company disseminated an earnings presentation to be used in connection with its conference call and live webcast to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 1, 2024, 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 May 1, 2024
99.2	Earnings Presentation, dated May 1, 2024

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:	May 1, 2024	By:	/s/ Kyle Brown
			Kyle Brown Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Investment Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-99.1

 

Trinity Capital Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Record Net Investment Income of $25.2 Million in Q1

Record Total Investment Income of $50.5 Million

Return on Average Equity of 16.1%

PHOENIX, May 1, 2024 – Trinity Capital Inc.(Nasdaq: TRIN) (“Trinity” or the “Company”), a leading provider of diversified financial solutions to growth-stage companies, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

•Record total investment income of $50.5 million, an increase of 21.5% year-over-year

•Record net investment income (“NII”) of $25.2 million, or $0.54 per basic share, an increase of 30.1% year-over-year

•Net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $14.5 million, or $0.31 per basic share

•16.1% Return on Average Equity “ROAE” (NII/Average Equity)

•7.5% Return on Average Assets “ROAA” (NII/Average Assets)

•Net Asset Value of $626.3 million, or $12.88 per share at the end of Q1

•Total gross investment commitments of $286.8 million

•Total gross investments funded of $242.7 million, comprised of $182.9 million across eight new portfolio companies, $57.4 million across 12 existing portfolio companies and $2.4 million into Trinity’s joint venture (the “JV”)

•Debt principal repayments of $148.5 million, including $43.4 million from early repayments on debt investments

•13th consecutive increase in the regular quarterly dividend after the first-quarter distribution of $0.51 per share, an increase of 2.0% from the regular dividend declared in the fourth quarter of 2023

“Trinity’s diversified investment platform continued to execute during the first quarter, delivering strong origination performance and record net investment income for our shareholders,” said Kyle Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Trinity. “Our business fundamentals remain strong, and we continue to benefit from increasing private credit demand while adhering to our rigorous approach to underwriting and portfolio management.”

Brown further highlighted, “We believe that Trinity’s experienced team and differentiated investment strategy position us to perform in any market environment. Interest in direct lending solutions is accelerating, and we stand ready to assist growing companies with our diverse capital offerings.”

First Quarter 2024 Operating Results

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, total investment income was $50.5 million compared to $41.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. This represents an effective yield on the average debt investments at cost of 15.8% and 15.2% for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, 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 first quarter of 2024 were $13.2 million compared to $11.1 million during the first quarter of 2023. The increase is primarily attributable to higher compensation and benefits associated with additional headcount, variable compensation and amortization of restricted stock grants.

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Interest expense for the first quarter of 2024 was $12.1 million compared to $11.1 million during the first quarter of 2023. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the average debt outstanding and an increase in the weighted average interest rate on total debt.

Net investment income was approximately $25.2 million, or $0.54 per share based on 46.7 million basic weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $19.3 million or $0.55 per share for the first quarter of 2023 based on 35.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our net unrealized depreciation totaled approximately $12.0 million, which included net unrealized appreciation of $3.8 million from our warrant investments, net unrealized depreciation of $3.4 million from our equity investments and net unrealized depreciation of $12.4 million from our debt investments.

Net realized gain on investments was approximately $1.4 million, primarily attributable to the equipment financing to Core Scientific, Inc.

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $14.5 million, or $0.31 per share, based on 46.7 million basic weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $22.5 million, or $0.64 per share, based on 35.1 million basic weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of 2023. Trinity’s higher weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter as compared to the same period in the prior year was mostly attributable to additional shares issued during the quarter.

Net Asset Value

As of March 31, 2024, total net assets increased to $626.3 million, compared to $611.2 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase in total net assets was primarily driven by net investment income that exceeded the declared dividend and proceeds received from the shares issued under the ATM program during the quarter, partially offset by net unrealized depreciation on investments. The change in NAV per share to $12.88 from $13.19 per share in the prior quarter was primarily attributed to new restricted stock awards and net unrealized depreciation on investments, partially offset by the accretive issuances of shares under the ATM program.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

As of March 31, 2024, Trinity’s investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.4 billion and was comprised of approximately $1.0 billion in secured loans, $277.6 million in equipment financings and $75.5 million in equity and warrants across 128 portfolio companies. The Company’s debt portfolio is comprised of 75.3% first lien loans and 24.7% second lien loans, with 75.4% of the debt portfolio at floating rates based on principal outstanding.

During the first quarter, the Company originated approximately $286.8 million of total new commitments and funded approximately $242.7 million, which was comprised of $182.9 million of investments in eight new portfolio companies, $57.4 million of investments in 12 existing portfolio companies and $2.4 million of investments in the JV. Gross investment fundings during the quarter for secured loans totaled $187.4 million, equipment financings totaled $50.1 million and warrant and equity investments totaled $5.3 million.

Proceeds received from repayments of the Company's debt investments during the first quarter totaled approximately $148.5 million, which included $43.4 million from early repayments on debt investments and $55.4 million of assets sold to the JV. The investment portfolio increased by $100.7 million, or approximately 7.6%, on a cost basis, and by $88.7 million, or approximately 7.0%, at fair value as compared to December 31, 2023. Total assets under management, including the assets in the JV, increased by 10.2% to a total of $1.6 billion.

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As of the end of the first quarter, secured loans to four portfolio companies and equipment financings to one portfolio company were on non-accrual status, with an aggregate fair value of approximately $30.4 million, or 2.4% of the Company's debt investment portfolio at fair value.

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s loan and equipment financing investments on the 1 to 5 investment risk rating scale at fair value as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands):

		March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
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	$	56,991		4.4%	$	40,584	3.3%
3.0 - 3.9	Strong Performance		275,107		21.4%		277,867	22.9%
2.0 - 2.9	Performing		875,950		68.0%		805,730	65.9%
1.6 - 1.9	Watch		65,410		5.1%		56,740	4.6%
1.0 - 1.5	Default/Workout		5,539		0.4%		33,452	2.7%
Total Debt Investments excluding Senior Credit Corp 2022 LLC			1,278,997		99.3%		1,214,373	99.4%
	Senior Credit Corp 2022 LLC (1)		9,394		0.7%		7,704	0.6%
Total Debt Investments		$	1,288,391		100.0%	$	1,222,077	100.0%

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(1)An investment risk rating is not applied to Senior Credit Corp 2022 LLC.

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s loan and equipment financing investments had a weighted average risk rating score of 2.7. Trinity'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 their 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 quarter-to-quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $172.0 million in available liquidity, including $12.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. At the end of the period, the Company had approximately $160.0 million in available borrowing capacity under its credit facility with KeyBank, subject to existing terms and advance rates and regulatory and covenant requirements.

In March 2024, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% notes due 2029 (the “March 2029 Notes”) and the underwriters subsequently exercised their option to purchase an additional $15.0 million of the March 2029 Notes. The March 2029 Notes are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol “TRINZ.” On April 16, 2024, the Company caused notice to be issued to the holders regarding the Company’s exercise of its option to redeem a portion of the issued and outstanding 2025 Notes. The Company will redeem $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the $182.5 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2025 Notes on May 17, 2024.

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As of March 31, 2024, Trinity’s leverage or debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 118% as compared to 106% as of December 31, 2023. The increase in the leverage ratio was primarily attributable to the increase in total debt outstanding to fund net portfolio growth.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Trinity utilized its ATM offering program to sell 1.7 million shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $14.84 per share, raising $24.3 million of net proceeds.

As of March 31, 2024, the JV had approximately $94.5 million in available liquidity, including $64.0 million of uncalled capital, $30.3 million of availability under the JV's credit facility and $0.2 million of cash and cash equivalents. During the quarter, the JV expanded its credit facility to $120 million.

Distributions

On March 14, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.51 per share with respect to the quarter ended March 31, 2024, which was paid on April 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 28, 2024.

Conference Call

Trinity will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

To listen to the call, please dial (800) 245-3047, or (203) 518-9765 internationally, and reference Conference ID: TRINQ124 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 (800) 839-2389 or (402) 220-7204.

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 Company's financial results, including important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from plans, estimates or expectations included herein or on the webcast/conference call, 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.

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Contact

Ben Malcolmson
Head 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)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Control investments (cost of $43,972 and $43,807, respectively)	$	34,989		$	32,861
Affiliate investments (cost of $13,421 and $11,006, respectively)		14,004			11,335
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $1,362,605 and $1,264,503, respectively)		1,314,869			1,230,984
Total investments (cost of $1,419,998 and $1,319,316, respectively)		1,363,862			1,275,180
Cash and cash equivalents		11,967			4,761
Interest receivable		13,312			11,206
Deferred credit facility costs		1,955			2,144
Other assets		18,596			17,691
Total assets	$	1,409,692		$	1,310,982
LIABILITIES
KeyBank Credit Facility	$	190,000		$	213,000
2025 Notes, net of $1,531 and $2,015, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		180,969			180,485
August 2026 Notes, net of $1,382 and $1,526, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		123,618			123,474
March 2029 Notes, net of $3,191 and $0, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		111,809			—
December 2026 Notes, net of $1,008 and $1,102, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs		73,992			73,898
Convertible Notes, net of $1,084 and $1,243, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs and discount		48,916			48,757
Distribution payable		24,808			23,162
Security deposits		11,114			12,287
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		18,150			24,760
Total liabilities		783,376			699,823
NET ASSETS
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (200,000,000 authorized, 48,643,194 and 46,323,712 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)		49			46
Paid-in capital in excess of par		659,194			633,740
Distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)		(32,927	)		(22,627	)
Total net assets		626,316			611,159
Total liabilities and net assets	$	1,409,692		$	1,310,982
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE	$	12.88		$	13.19

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TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended			Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Interest and dividend income:
Control investments	$	852		$	1,116
Affiliate investments		385			34
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		48,155			39,381
Total interest and dividend income		49,392			40,531
Fee and other income:
Affiliate investments		866			453
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		195			554
Total fee and other income		1,061			1,007
Total investment income		50,453			41,538
EXPENSES:
Interest expense and other debt financing costs		12,144			11,081
Compensation and benefits		9,864			7,617
Professional fees		720			1,417
General and administrative		1,929			1,495
Total expenses		24,657			21,610
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES		25,796			19,928
Excise tax expense		639			597
NET INVESTMENT INCOME		25,157			19,331
NET REALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS:
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		1,351			(365	)
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments		1,351			(365	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/(DEPRECIATION) FROM INVESTMENTS:
Control investments		1,963			408
Affiliate investments		254			976
Non-Control / Non-Affiliate investments		(14,217	)		2,136
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments		(12,000	)		3,520
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	$	14,508		$	22,486
NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC	$	0.54		$	0.55
NET INVESTMENT INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	0.52			0.52
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE - BASIC	$	0.31		$	0.64
NET CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	0.30		$	0.60
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC		46,748,386			35,074,076
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED		50,595,651			38,740,871

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EX-99.2

First Quarter 2024   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 March 31, 2024. 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 March 31, 2024. Based on the closing price of TRIN of $15.17 on April 30, 2024. As of March 31, 2024. Annualized based on the $0.51 dividend per share declared for Q1 2024 and a closing stock price of $14.68 on March 28, 2024. Includes $12.0 million of cash and cash equivalents and $160.0 million of available borrowing capacity on our KeyBank Credit Facility. Credit ratings assigned by Egan-Jones Ratings Company and Morningstar DBRS, respectively, which are independent, unaffiliated rating agencies. 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, TRINZ 15-Year track Record(1) PORTFOLIO(4) LIQUIDITY(4) 330 Investments 187 Exits $1.6B Assets Under Management(2) MARKET CAP / DIVIDEND YIELD 13.9%Annualized  Dividend Yield(5) $750.6M  Market Cap(3) $12.88 NAV  per share(4) $1,010.8M Secured Loans 68 Companies $277.6M Equipment Financings 29 Companies $75.5M Equity & Warrants 106 Companies $3.2B Fundings $172.0MAvailable Liquidity(6) BBB, BBB(low)Investment Ratings(7) 118%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’s total investment portfolio at fair value was $202 million as of March 31, 2024. Trinity’s wholly owned RIA allows it to raise funds off-balance sheet in a complementary way and generate fee income that flows to the BDC. In an evolving market, platform diversification further strengthens Trinity’s position to capture market share and differentiate 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 Adviser (“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 73 dedicated professionals with a unique culture built over 15+ years WHY IS TRINITY DIFFERENT Diversified Financial Solutions Diversified solutions including term loans, equipment financing and asset-based lending Runway extension to augment institutional equity funding Strong portfolio diversification

Multiple shared portfolio companies with top venture capital firms We have established intercreditor agreements with the banks Combining with bank debt results in a lower blended cost to our customers 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 March 31, 2024. 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 26 bps, which is more than offset by realized gains on warrant and equity investments(1)

Term Loans Select Examples SECURED TERM LOANS 01 SECURED LOANS Lien on all assets including IP 02 BACKED BY INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL Companies have raised significant equity 03 STILL BURNING CASH Companies in growth mode and still burning cash 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 Whoop has developed a wearable device intended to provide personalized insights to improve overall fitness and wellness. Investor Syndicate Softbank, Foundry Group, IVP, Two Sigma Ventures Use of Loan Extension of runway

Equipment Financings Select Examples 02 EQUIPMENT FINANCINGS 01 COMPANIES WITH CAPEX REQUIREMENTS Mission-critical hard assets JUST-IN-TIME CAPITAL Available as needed to meet growing equipment needs 03 INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC Athletic Brewing brews high-quality, great-tasting non-alcoholic craft beer. Investor Syndicate Alliance Consumer Growth, TRB Advisors, Keurig Dr Pepper Use of Equipment Financing New brewery build out with beverage canning lines and fermenting tanks Rocket Lab is a company delivering launch services, spacecraft design services, spacecraft components, manufacturing and on-orbit management solutions. Investor Syndicate Blackrock, Deer Management, Vanguard Use of Equipment Financing Develop and produce rockets, equipment and design services for launch services, space vehicles.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

All unfunded commitments are conditional, subject to additional lending provisions, and generally dependent upon the portfolio company reaching certain milestones before the commitment becomes available. Includes the fair value of assets managed by Trinity Capital through the JV as of March 31, 2024. Effective yield includes fees and accelerated income from prepayments but excludes fees earned from the JV, and is calculated based on the daily weighted average debt investments at cost. Core yield excludes fees and accelerated income from prepayments. Total Investment Income of $50.5M Net Investment Income (“NII”) of $25.2M Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) of 12.2% NII per share of $0.54 provides 105.9% of regular distribution coverage Increased the first quarter regular dividend distribution to $0.51 per share, a 2.0% increase over the regular dividend declared in the prior quarter Robust Earnings Total Debt Investments (at cost): $1,334.5M Total Investments (at cost): $1,420.0M Total Platform Assets Under Management(2) (at fair value): $1,601.3M Effective Yield(3): 15.8% Core Yield(4): 15.3% Debt & equity commitments in 1Q24: $286.8M Debt & equity fundings in 1Q24: $242.7M Unfunded commitments(1) as of 3/31/2024: $404.6M Term sheets signed as of 3/31/2024: $213.3M Q1 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Leading Originations Platform Portfolio Assets

Net Investment Income covered regular dividend by 105.9% in 1Q24 Thirteen consecutive regular quarterly dividend increases 13.9% annualized total dividend yield(1) SOLID SHAREHOLDER RETURNS Annualized based on the $0.51 dividend per share declared for Q1 2024 and a closing stock price of $14.68 on March 28, 2024.

For the three months ended For the three months ended Nine Months Ended September 30 (In thousands, except per share amounts) 03/31/2024 12/31/2023 09/30/2023 06/30/2023 03/31/2023 Total Investment Income $ 50,453 $ 47,834 $ 46,438 $ 46,045 $ 41,538 Interest expense and other debt financing costs 12,144 10,446 10,783 11,985 11,081 Compensation and benefits 9,864 8,434 8,693 8,350 7,617 General and administrative(1) 3,288 3,887 3,556 3,613 3,509 Total Operating Expenses 25,296 22,767 23,032 23,948 22,207 Net Investment Income (NII) 25,157 25,067 23,406 22,097 19,331 Net Realized Gain / (Loss) from Investments 1,351 773 (1,868) (26,611) (365) Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation) from Investments (12,000) (8,136) (4,717) 24,396 3,520 Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations $ 14,508 $ 17,704 $ 16,821 $ 19,882 $ 22,486 Net Investment Income (NII) per Share – Basic $0.54 $0.57 $0.58 $0.61 $0.55 Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets resulting from Operations per Share – Basic $0.31 $0.40 $0.42 $0.55 $0.64 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic 46,748 44,308 40,119 36,025 35,074 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 daily weighted average debt investments at cost. 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) 03/31/2024 12/31/2023 09/30/2023 06/30/2023 03/31/2023 Assets Total investments at fair value $ 1,363,862 $ 1,275,180 $ 1,116,552 $ 1,148,018 $ 1,091,531  Cash and cash equivalents 11,967 4,761 7,230 12,268 8,344 Interest receivable 13,312 11,206 10,920 12,117 10,450 Other assets 20,551 19,835 16,224 16,680 12,977 Total Assets $ 1,409,692 $ 1,310,982 $ 1,150,926 $ 1,189,083 $ 1,123,302 Liabilities KeyBank Credit Facility $ 190,000 $ 213,000 $ 100,000 $ 232,000 $ 183,500 2025 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 180,969 180,485 180,002 179,519 179,035 August 2026 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 123,618 123,474 123,330 123,186 123,041 March 2029 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 111,809 -- -- -- -- December 2026 Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost 73,992 73,898 73,805 73,712 73,619 Convertible Notes, net of unamortized deferred financing cost and discount 48,916 48,757 48,597 48,437 48,278 Distribution payable 24,808 23,162 23,353 19,432 16,885 Security deposits 11,114 12,287 14,464 14,986 15,277 Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities 18,150 24,760 17,912 15,816 13,997 Total Liabilities $ 783,376 $ 699,823 $ 581,463 $ 707,088 $ 653,632 Net Assets $ 626,316 $ 611,159 $ 569,463 $ 481,995 $ 469,670 Shares outstanding 48,643 46,324 43,247 36,665 35,926 Net Assets per Share (NAV per share) $12.88 $13.19 $13.17 $13.15 $13.07 QUARTERLY 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 March 31, 2024 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% March 2029 Unsecured Notes(3) $115.0 $115.0 - March 30, 2029(4) 7.875% Bank Facility: KeyBank Credit Facility $400.0(5) $190.0 $160.0(5) October 27, 2026 Adjusted Term SOFR + 2.85% 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. On April 16, 2024, the Company caused notice to be issued to the holders regarding the Company’s exercise of its option to redeem a portion of the issued and outstanding 2025 Notes. The Company will redeem $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the $182.5 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2025 Notes on May 17, 2024. The March 2029 Unsecured Notes trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “TRINZ.” Callable at part at any time on or after March 30, 2026. Represents maximum facility amount of which $350.0 million is available as of March 31, 2024.

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION Diversified across investment type, transaction size, industry and geography Based on fair market value as of March 31, 2024. Includes debt investments only. Consists of the fair value of our investment in the JV as of March 31, 2024. 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 2.2% JV(3) 1.0% 32.1% 9.4% 5.6% 14.3% 6.2% 29.2%

Based on outstanding principal. Based on fair market value. Mix of fixed and floating rate investments Strong asset diversification PORTFOLIO TRENDS

1Q24 4Q23 3Q23 2Q23 1Q23 Very Strong Performance (4.0 – 5.0) $56,991 4.5% $40,584 3.3% $34,728 3.3% $8,758 0.8% $2,513 0.2% Strong Performance (3.0 – 3.9) $275,106 21.5% $277,867 22.9% $225,408 21.3% $272,933 25.0% $285,484 27.4% Performing (2.0 – 2.9) $875,950 68.5% $805,730 66.3% $740,097 70.1% $762,695 69.7% $719,752 69.0% Watch (1.6– 1.9) $65,410 5.1% $56,740 4.7% $38,584 3.6% $34,410 3.1% $19,270 1.8% Default/Workout (1.0 – 1.5) $5,539 0.4% $33,452 2.8% $17,540 1.7% $15,216 1.4% $16,450 1.6% Weighted Average 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 Credit Risk Rating of Debt investments at Fair Value, 1Q 2024 – 1Q 2023 ($ 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 $9.4 million as of March 31, 2024. (1)

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY 75.4% floating rate debt investment portfolio as of March 31, 2024(1) 25.8% floating rate borrowings as of March 31, 2024(2) Based on outstanding principal of debt investments. Based on outstanding principal of borrowings.

HYPOTHETICAL WARRANT UPSIDE Proceeds of $61.1 million (2X) Potential gain of $14.1 millionor $0.29 per share Proceeds of $91.6 million (3X) Potential gain of $44.6 millionor $0.92 per share Proceeds of $122.1 million (4X) Potential gain of $75.1 millionor $1.55 per share 153 Warrant Positions in 96 Portfolio Companies GAAP fair value ~ $39.9 million GAAP cost ~ $32.9 million ~ $61.1 million in nominal exercise value Hypothetical Models of Potential Warrant Gains at 3/31/2024 Assume that only 50% of warrants will monetize Cost of exercised warrants is ~ $47.0 million Based on 48.6 million shares of common stock outstanding at 3/31/2024 MULTIPLE MULTIPLE MULTIPLE 2X 3X 4X For Illustration Purposes Only

Select List of Current & Historical Investments DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO

VENTURE CAPITAL AND LENDING MARKET

US VC Deal Activity(1) VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET As of March 31, 2024, per Pitchbook NVCA Venture Monitor Q1 2024.

US VC Fundraising Activity(1) VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDRAISING As of March 31, 2024, per Pitchbook NVCA Venture Monitor Q1 2024.

VENTURE DEBT MARKET US Venture Debt Deal Activity(1) As of March 31, 2024, per Pitchbook NVCA Venture Monitor Q1 2024.

ANALYST COVERAGE

EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY ANALYST COVERAGE Followed by eight firms Paul Johnson (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 regulated 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-to-equity Investments are required to be carried at fair value Majority of Board of Directors must be independent Must offer managerial assistance to portfolio companies Must distribute at least 90% of taxable income as dividend distributions to shareholders, subject to approval by 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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