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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):
October 9, 2024
SURO CAPITAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Maryland |
1-35156 |
27-4443543 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
640 Fifth Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY 10019
(Address of principal executive offices and zip
code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (212) 931-6331
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to
Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
of the Act:
| Title of each class: |
Trading symbol: |
Name of each exchange on which
registered: |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
SSSS |
Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 6.00% Notes due 2026 |
SSSSL |
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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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 October 10, 2024, SuRo
Capital Corp. (“SuRo Capital” or the “Company”) issued a press release containing preliminary estimates of its
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is included as Exhibit
99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.
| Item 2.03. |
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. |
On October 9, 2024, the Company
issued an additional $5.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029 (the “New Convertible Notes”)
pursuant to the Notes Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2024 (the “Notes Purchase Agreement”), among the Company and the
purchaser identified therein (the “Purchaser”). The New Convertible Notes were issued as additional notes under the Note Purchase
Agreement, pursuant to which, on August 14, 2024, the Company issued, and the Purchaser purchased, $25.0 million aggregate principal amount
of the Company’s 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029 (the “Initial Convertible Notes” and together with the New Convertible
Notes, the “Convertible Notes”).
The New Convertible Notes
are being treated as a single series with the Initial Convertible Notes and have the same terms as the Initial Convertible Notes. The
New Convertible Notes are fungible and rank equally with the Initial Convertible Notes. Upon issuance of the New Convertible Notes, the
outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Convertible Notes became $30.0 million.
Interest on the Convertible
Notes is paid quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30, at a rate of 6.50% per year, beginning September
30, 2024. The Convertible Notes will mature on August 14, 2029 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time
at the Company’s option on or after August 6, 2027 upon the fulfillment of certain conditions. The Convertible Notes will be convertible
into shares of the Company’s common stock at the Purchaser’s sole discretion at an initial conversion rate of 129.0323 shares
of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the Note Purchase Agreement.
The net proceeds from the
offering of the New Convertible Notes will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness, make investments in accordance with the Company’s
investment objective and investment strategy, and for other general corporate purposes. The Note Purchase Agreement includes customary
representations, warranties, and covenants by the Company.
The foregoing description
above does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of the Note Purchase Agreement, which
is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 8, 2024 and incorporated by
reference herein.
Preliminary Estimates and Investment Portfolio Update
On October 10, 2024, the Company disclosed the
following information in the Press Release.
Preliminary Estimates of Results for the Quarter Ended September
30, 2024
As previously reported, SuRo
Capital’s net assets totaled approximately $162.3 million, or $6.94 per share, at June 30, 2024, and approximately $212.0 million,
or $8.41 per share, at September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital’s net asset value is estimated to be between $6.50
and $7.00 per share.
As of September 30, 2024, there were 23,378,002
shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.
Investment Portfolio Update
As of September 30, 2024,
the Company held positions in 36 portfolio companies – 32 privately held and 4 publicly held, some of which may be subject to certain
lock-up provisions.
During the three months ended
September 30, 2024, the Company made the following investments:
| Portfolio Company |
|
Investment |
|
Transaction Date |
|
Amount(1) |
| OpenAI Global, LLC – ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC(2) |
|
Convertible Equity via Class A Interest |
|
9/25/2024 |
|
$17.5 million |
| CoreWeave, Inc. |
|
Common Shares |
|
9/26/2024 |
|
$5.0 million |
| (1) |
Amount invested does not include any capitalized costs or prepaid management fees or fund expenses, if applicable. |
| (2) |
SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s sole portfolio asset for Class A Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC. |
During the three months ended
September 30, 2024, the Company exited or received proceeds from the following investments:
| Portfolio Company |
|
Transaction Date |
|
Quantity |
|
Average Net Share Price(1) |
|
Net Proceeds |
|
Realized Gain/(Loss) |
| Churchill Sponsor VII LLC |
|
8/18/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$-- |
|
$(0.3 million) |
| OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)(2) |
|
8/29/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$3.0 million |
|
$(6.6 million) |
| PSQ Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a PublicSquare) – Public Common Shares(3) |
|
Various |
|
359,845 |
|
$2.82 |
|
$1.0 million |
|
$0.7 million |
| SPBRX, Inc. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)(4) |
|
9/30/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$0.4 million |
|
$(6.8 million) |
| YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a FanPower)(5) |
|
8/22/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$-- |
|
$(0.8 million) |
| (1) |
The average net share price is the net share price realized after deducting all commissions and fees on the sale(s), if applicable. |
| (2) |
On August 29, 2024, SuRo Capital sold its remaining position in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). |
| (3) |
As of September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital held 1,616,187 remaining PSQ Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a PublicSquare) public common shares. |
| (4) |
On September 20, 2024, SPBRX, Inc. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) dissolved its business and made a final distribution. |
| (5) |
Investment made through SuRo Capital Sports, LLC. |
Preliminary Estimates and Guidance
The preliminary financial
estimates provided herein are unaudited and have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the management of the Company. Neither
the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled,
or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data included herein. Actual results may differ materially.
The Company expects to announce
its third quarter ended September 30, 2024 results in November 2024.
Investor Presentation
In addition, on October 10,
2024, the Company issued an investor presentation (the “Investor Presentation”), which the Company expects to post on its
website. A copy of the Investor Presentation is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this
Item 8.01 by reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein,
including statements regarding the Company’s beliefs, expectations, intentions, or strategies for the future, may constitute “forward-looking
statements.” The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results
or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements. All forward-looking statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties, including the impact of any market volatility that may be detrimental to our business, our portfolio companies,
our industry, and the global economy, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions, and expectations
reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors, cautionary statements, and other conditions which could cause
the Company’s actual results to differ from management's current expectations, are contained in the Company’s filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events
or circumstances that may arise after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: October 10, 2024 |
SURO CAPITAL CORP. |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
By: |
/s/ Allison Green |
| |
|
Allison Green |
| |
|
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer,
Treasurer and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Page 1 of 4
SuRo Capital Corp. Third Quarter 2024 Preliminary
Investment Portfolio Update
Continues to Execute on AI Strategy with Significant
New Investments
Net Asset Value Anticipated to be $6.50 to $7.00
Per Share
NEW YORK, NY, October 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
– SuRo Capital Corp. (“SuRo Capital”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”)
(Nasdaq: SSSS) today provided the following preliminary update on its investment portfolio for the third quarter ended
September 30, 2024.
“For over a decade, SuRo Capital has been
the public’s gateway to curated venture capital. This access, once reserved only for venture capitalists, has provided exposure
to some of the largest, most compelling, and highly sought after private companies in the world before they become publicly traded. Our
current portfolio offers exposure to the infrastructure for artificial intelligence, growing consumer brands, and exciting consumer and
enterprise software names, among others,” said Mark Klein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SuRo Capital.
Mr. Klein continued, “This year has been
one of the most active investment periods for SuRo Capital in the last decade. During the quarter, we made a $17.5 million investment
in OpenAI (via ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC), one of the largest artificial intelligence developers in the world, and increased
our position in CoreWeave, an AI cloud computing provider, via a $5.0 million secondary transaction. Subsequent to quarter-end, we made
a $12.0 million investment in VAST Data (via IH10, LLC), an AI infrastructure data platform focused on providing enhanced productivity
and simple data management for the AI-powered world, and increased our investment in CoreWeave with an additional $5.0 million secondary,”
said Mark Klein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SuRo Capital.
“With these new investments and our existing
investment in CW Opportunity 2 LP we have invested nearly $55.0 million into some of the leading AI infrastructure companies. Given AI’s
significant addressable market, we believe dedicating a significant portion of our portfolio to AI infrastructure will prove to be successful
for our shareholders,” Mr. Klein continued.
“Finally, during the quarter, our Board
of Directors approved a repurchase program of up to $35.0 million for our 6.00% Notes due 2026 and the issuance of up to $75.0 million
of private 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029, with an initial issuance of up to $25.0 million. We believe the refinancing of a portion
of our current debt to a longer-dated convertible instrument with favorable terms strengthens our balance sheet, provides greater flexibility
to invest capital beyond 2026, and will ultimately maximize shareholder value in the long term,” concluded Mr. Klein.
As previously reported, SuRo Capital’s net
assets totaled approximately $162.3 million, or $6.94 per share, at June 30, 2024, and approximately $212.0 million, or $8.41 per share,
at September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital’s net asset value is estimated to be between $6.50 to $7.00 per share,
based on presently available information.
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Investment Portfolio Update
As of September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital held positions
in 36 portfolio companies – 32 privately held and 4 publicly held, some of which may be subject to certain lock-up provisions.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital made
the following investments:
| Portfolio Company |
|
Investment |
|
Transaction Date |
|
Amount(1) |
|
OpenAI Global, LLC –
ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC(2) |
|
Convertible Equity via Class A Interest |
|
9/25/2024 |
|
$17.5 million |
| CoreWeave, Inc. |
|
Common Shares |
|
9/26/2024 |
|
$5.0 million |
| (1) | Amount invested does not include any capitalized costs or prepaid management fees or fund expenses, if
applicable. |
| (2) | SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the
Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s sole portfolio asset for Class A
Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC. |
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
SuRo Capital exited or received proceeds from the following investments:
| Portfolio Company |
|
Transaction Date |
|
Quantity |
|
Average Net Share Price(1) |
|
Net
Proceeds |
|
Realized Gain/(Loss) |
| Churchill Sponsor VII LLC |
|
8/18/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$- |
|
$(0.3 million) |
| OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.)(2) |
|
8/29/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$3.0 million |
|
$(6.6 million) |
| PSQ Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a PublicSquare) – Public Common Shares(3) |
|
Various |
|
359,845 |
|
$2.82 |
|
$1.0 million |
|
$0.7 million |
| SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.)(4) |
|
9/30/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$0.4 million |
|
$(6.8 million) |
| YouBet Technology, Inc. (d/b/a FanPower)(5) |
|
8/22/2024 |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$- |
|
$(0.8 million) |
| (1) | The average net share price is the net share price realized after deducting all commissions and fees on the sale(s), if applicable. |
| (2) | On August 29, 2024, SuRo Capital sold its remaining position in OneValley, Inc. (f/k/a NestGSV, Inc.). |
| (3) | As of September 30, 2024, SuRo Capital held 1,616,187 remaining PSQ Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a PublicSquare)
public common shares. |
| (4) | On September 20, 2024, SPBRX, INC. (f/k/a GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.) dissolved its business and
made a final distribution. |
| (5) | Investment made through SuRo Capital Sports, LLC. |
Subsequent to quarter-end through October 10,
2024, SuRo Capital made the following investments:
| Portfolio Company |
|
Investment |
|
Transaction Date |
|
Amount(1) |
| CoreWeave, Inc. |
|
Series A Preferred |
|
10/8/2024 |
|
$5.0 million |
| VAST Data, Ltd. – IH10, LLC(2) |
|
Series B Preferred via Membership Interest |
|
10/9/2024 |
|
$12.0 million |
| (1) | Amount invested does not include any capitalized costs or prepaid management fees or fund expenses, if
applicable. |
| (2) | SuRo Capital is invested in the Series B Preferred Shares of VAST Data, Ltd. through its investment in
the Membership Interest of IH10, LLC. IH10, LLC’s sole portfolio asset is interest in the Series B Preferred Shares of VAST Data,
Ltd. through a special purpose vehicle. |
SuRo Capital’s liquid assets were approximately
$39.5 million as of September 30, 2024, consisting of cash and securities of publicly traded portfolio companies not subject to lock-up
restrictions at quarter-end.
As of September 30, 2024, there were 23,378,002
shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.
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Convertible Note Purchase Agreement
On
August 6, 2024, SuRo Capital entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), by and between the
Company and the purchaser identified therein (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which we may issue up to a maximum of $75.0
million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029 (the “Convertible Notes”). Pursuant to the
Note Purchase Agreement, on August 14, 2024 we issued and sold, and the Purchaser purchased, $25.0 million in aggregate principal
amount of the Convertible Notes (the “Initial Notes”). Under the Note Purchase Agreement, upon mutual agreement between
the Company and the Purchaser, we may issue additional Convertible Notes for sale in subsequent offerings to the Purchaser
(the “Additional Notes”), or issue additional notes with modified pricing terms (the “New Notes”), in the
aggregate for both the Additional Notes and the New Notes, up to a maximum of $50.0 million in one or more private offerings.
Interest
on the Convertible Notes will be paid quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30, at a rate of 6.50% per
year, beginning September 30, 2024. The Convertible Notes will mature on August 14, 2029, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any
time or from time to time at our option on or after August 6, 2027 upon the fulfillment of certain conditions. The Convertible Notes will
be convertible into shares of our common stock at the Purchaser's sole discretion at an initial conversion rate of 129.0323 shares of
our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, subject to adjustments and limitations as provided in the Note
Purchase Agreement. The net proceeds from the offering of the Convertible Notes will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness, make investments
in accordance with our investment objective and investment strategy, and for other general corporate purposes. The Note Purchase Agreement
includes customary representations, warranties, and covenants by the Company.
Subsequent
to quarter-end, pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, on October 9, 2024 we issued and sold, and the Purchaser purchased, $5.0 million
in aggregate principal amount of the Additional Notes. The Additional Notes are treated as a single series with the Initial Notes and
have the same terms as the Initial Notes. The Additional Notes are fungible and rank equally with the Initial Notes. Upon issuance of
the Additional Notes, the outstanding aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Notes became $30.0 million.
Note
Repurchase Program
On August
6, 2024, SuRo Capital’s Board of Directors approved a discretionary note repurchase program (the “Note Repurchase Program”)
which allows the Company to repurchase up to 46.67%, or $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount, of our 6.00% Notes due 2026 (the
“6.00% Notes”) through open market purchases, including block purchases, in such manner as will comply with the provisions
of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"). As of September 30, 2024, we had repurchased 1,010,136 of the 6.00% Notes due 2026 under the Note Repurchase
Program.
Subsequent to quarter-end through October 10,
2024, we repurchased an additional 201,446 of the 6.00% Notes due 2026 under the Note Repurchase
Program. The aggregate principal dollar amount of 6.00% Notes that may yet be repurchased by SuRo Capital under the Note Repurchase Program
is approximately $4.7 million.
Share Repurchase Program
Under the Share Repurchase Program, the Company
may repurchase its outstanding common stock in the open market, provided it complies with the prohibitions under its insider trading policies
and procedures and the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act and the Exchange Act.
Since inception of the Share Repurchase Program
in August 2017, SuRo Capital has repurchased over 6.0 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately
$39.3 million. This does not include repurchases under various tender offers during this time period. The dollar value of shares that
may yet be purchased by SuRo Capital under the Share Repurchase Program is approximately $20.7 million. The Share Repurchase Program is
authorized through October 31, 2024.
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Preliminary Estimates and Guidance
The preliminary financial estimates provided herein
are unaudited and have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the management of SuRo Capital. Neither our independent registered
public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect
to the preliminary financial data included herein. Actual results may differ materially.
The Company expects to announce its third quarter
ended September 30, 2024 results in November 2024.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein, including statements
regarding SuRo Capital's beliefs, expectations, intentions, or strategies for the future, may constitute "forward-looking statements".
SuRo Capital cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments
may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties, including the impact of any market volatility that may be detrimental to our business, our portfolio companies, our industry,
and the global economy, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in
or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors, cautionary statements, and other conditions which could cause SuRo Capital's
actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in SuRo Capital's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. SuRo Capital undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may
arise after the date of this press release.
About SuRo Capital Corp.
SuRo Capital
Corp. (Nasdaq: SSSS) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in
high-growth, venture-backed private companies. The fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable
and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common
stock. SuRo Capital is headquartered in New York, NY and has offices in San Francisco, CA. Connect with the company on X, LinkedIn, and
at www.surocap.com.
Contact
SuRo Capital Corp.
(212) 931-6331
IR@surocap.com
Exhibit 99.2
| Investor Presentation
October 2024 |
| 2
Forward Looking Statements
Statements included herein, including statements regarding SuRo Capital Corp.'s ("SuRo Capital", "SSSS", "we", "us" or "our") beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the
future, may constitute "forward-looking statements". SuRo Capital cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or
developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including any
market volatility that may be detrimental to our business, our portfolio companies, our industry, and the global economy, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which could cause SuRo
Capital’s actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in SuRo Capital's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). SuRo
Capital undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this presentation.
Certain information discussed in this presentation (including information relating to portfolio companies) was derived from third-party sources and has not been independently
verified. SuRo Capital makes no representation or warranty with respect to this information. All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All
company, product and service names used in this presentation are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks, and brands does not imply endorsement.
The investments presented herein were selected as of October 9, 2024. These investments are intended to illustrate SuRo Capital's sourcing experience and the profile and types
of investments and investment strategies which may be pursued by SuRo Capital. The types and performance of these investments (i) are not representative of the types and
performance of all investments or investment strategies that have been made by SuRo Capital and (ii) are not necessarily indicative of the types and performance of investments
that SuRo Capital may seek to make, or be able to make, in the future. Further, references to the investments are presented to illustrative purposes only and should not be
construed as a recommendation of any particular investment. Certain investments may be held through special purpose vehicles providing SuRo Capital with economic exposure to
the underlying portfolio company.
The following slides contain summaries of certain financial and statistical information about SuRo Capital. The information contained in this presentation is summary information
intended to be considered in connection with review of our SEC filings and other public announcements we may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to time. We
undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this presentation unless required to do so by law. In addition, information related to past
performance, while it may be helpful as an evaluative tool, is not indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured. You should not view the past performance
of SuRo Capital or any of its portfolio companies, or information about the market, as indicative of SuRo Capital’s or any of its portfolio companies’ future results. The performance
data stated herein may have been due to extraordinary market or other conditions, which may not be duplicated in the future. Current performance may be lower or higher than the
performance data quoted. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of SuRo Capital. The information contained herein
is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for financial, legal, or tax advice.
October 2024 |
| Note: The logos shown are not inclusive of all of SuRo Capital’s current portfolio companies. SuRo Capital’s full existing held companies can be found in public filings at www.sec.gov.
(1) SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s sole
portfolio asset for Class A Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC. 3
SuRo Capital Is The Public’s Gateway To Venture Capital
October 2024
SuRo Capital is a publicly
traded, growth-stage venture
capital firm started in 2011,
investing in a growing
portfolio of companies
across many sectors
including AI, Consumer, and
Software
(1) |
| 4
Making Venture Capital Accessible
October 2024
Investing in venture capital has been largely
inaccessible to the average investor.
We believe other access vehicles miss the mark.
So why choose SuRo Capital?
Invest through almost any
brokerage account or app.
We are listed on NASDAQ
under ticker symbol “SSSS”
Become a venture capitalist.
Have a stake in some of the
most exciting private names
before they go public
Join thousands of other
shareholders.
Participate in deals previously
reserved for ultra high net
worth individuals |
| 5
Investing In Quality
October 2024
We focus on quality. Our
investment thesis is simple:
we aim to invest in the
highest quality founders
building exciting and rapidly
growing businesses while
remaining steadfast on
driving shareholder value. Stage of Business
Pre-seed
Growth
Valuation Sensitivity
Low High
Price Insensitive
Primary & Secondary
Investors
Angels, Friends & Family Early Stage
Venture Capital
SuRo Capital’s
Focus |
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SuRo Capital’s Journey
October 2024
We’ve executed on our strategy successfully for over a decade. Throughout
our history, we have invested in some of the world’s most valuable companies.
Note: SuRo Capital was formerly known as NeXt Innovation Corp., GSV Capital Corp. and Sutter Rock Capital Corp.
(1) SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s sole
portfolio asset for Class A Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC.
SuRo Capital
invests $21.1M in
Palantir
Fully Exited in
2021 for $145.0M
SuRo Capital
invests $7.5M in
Lyft
Fully Exited in
2019 for $20.9M
SuRo Capital
invests $17.4M in
Coursera
Fully Exited in
2021 for $115.3M
SuRo Capital
invests $13.6M in
Spotify
Fully Exited in
2019 for $46.4M
SuRo Capital
invests $17.5M in
OpenAI
Currently Held
2012 2013 2014 2015 2024 Year of Initial
Investment
Multiple on
Money 6.9x 6.6x 2.8x 3.4x N/A
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Our Portfolio Has Evolved
October 2024
With a rigorous sourcing and investment process, we have evolved the
portfolio. Our portfolio now includes some of the most valuable private companies
in the world backed by some of the largest venture capital funds.
Note: Exited & Current Portfolios are not exhaustive. SuRo Capital’s full existing and previously held companies can be found in public filings at www.sec.gov.
(1) SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s
sole portfolio asset for Class A Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC.
(2) SuRo Capital is invested in the Series B Preferred Shares of VAST Data, Ltd. through its investment in the Membership Interest of IH10, LLC. IH10, LLC’s sole portfolio asset is interest in the Series B Preferred
Shares of VAST Data, Ltd. through a special purpose vehicle.
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| Access to Private
Investments
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SuRo Capital’s Advantage Is Clear
October 2024
We have a robust sourcing process that allows
SuRo Capital to access opportunities that other
similarly positioned funds cannot
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Rigorous Analysis
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Commitment to
Shareholder Value
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Our detailed investment process is focused not
only on simply accessing opportunities, but investing
in them at attractive prices
Creating shareholder value is our top priority.
SuRo Capital’s investments are made with the
question in mind: How does this enhance value for
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| Investing In The Future of Artificial Intelligence: OpenAI(1) • OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research
organization focused on developing and
deploying advanced AI models, such as GPT and
DALL-E
• According to sources from the WSJ, the company
has 250M weekly active users, 11M paying
subscribers and around one million paying
business customers
OpenAI Description
• According to sources from the WSJ, OpenAI
expects to earn $3.7B in revenue this year and
projects revenue of $11.6B in 2025
• During OpenAI’s recent DevDay, it introduced
new tools like such as Realtime API and Vision
Fine-Tuning to make AI more accessible and
powerful for developers of all sizes
Opportunity
• SuRo Capital made a $17.5M investment in
OpenAI Global, Inc.’s Convertible Equity via
its investment in the Class A Interests of ARK
Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC
SuRo Capital Investment
Select OpenAI Investors
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Sources: WSJ.com | OpenAI Nearly Doubles Valuation to $157 Billion in Funding Round, Axios.com | OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in largest VC round ever, OpenAI.com | New funding to scale the benefits of AI.
(1) SuRo Capital is invested in the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC through its investment in the Class A Interest of ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC. ARK Type One Deep Ventures Fund LLC’s sole portfolio
asset for Class A Interest holders is the Convertible Equity of OpenAI Global, LLC.
October 2024
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| • SuRo Capital made a $10.0 million investment
in Liquid Death Series F-1 Preferred Shares at
a $1.4 billion valuation during Q1 2024
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Investing In Consumer Brands: Liquid Death
October 2024
• Liquid Death is disrupting sleepy, better-for-you
beverage categories by bringing the power of
comedy and bold branding to still water, sparkling
water, and iced teas
• The company’s portfolio has grown rapidly, with
Iced Tea becoming the most successful launch of
any tea brand in the last 3 years in brick & mortar
retail, as well as becoming the #2 best-seller in
the RTD tea beverage category on Amazon
Liquid Death Description
• Liquid Death’s viral marketing strategy has
resulted in over 10 million social media followers
between TikTok and Instagram, ranking 3rd
behind Monster and Red Bull as the most
followed beverage brand on social media
• The company’s SKUs are sold across large
grocery store chains in the U.S., such as
Walmart, Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, and more
Opportunity
SuRo Capital Investment
Select Liquid Death Investors
Source: LiquidDeath.com, “Liquid Death Further Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Former BODYARMOR Leader Mike Fine as Chief Retail Officer and Promotion of 7-Eleven Alum Marisa Bertha to Chief
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