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CYNTHIA M. KRUS

DIRECT LINE: 202.383.0218

E-mail: Cynthia.krus@sutherland.com

February 8, 2012

VIA EDGAR

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Statement

Dear Sir/Madam:

On behalf of Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (the “Company”), we are transmitting herewith for filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 (the “Registration Statement”) relating to the registration of up to $200,000,000 of shares of the Company’s common stock, preferred stock, warrants representing rights to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, subscription rights or debt securities.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Registration Statement, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (202) 383-0218.

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