Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) has extended a $30 million secured venture‑debt facility to Samba TV, the global leader in AI‑driven media intelligence. The loan will be used to accelerate Samba TV’s AI transformation, expand its global footprint, and support strategic partnerships with platforms such as TikTok and Snap. An uncommitted accordion of up to $30 million accompanies the facility, giving Samba TV flexibility to tap additional capital as growth opportunities arise.
HRZN’s Q3 2025 earnings report showed a net investment income of $0.32 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.04. The company’s revenue of $26.32 million also surpassed the $22.99 million forecast, marking the first time in four quarters that HRZN has exceeded analyst expectations. The earnings beat reflects disciplined cost management and a favorable mix of high‑yield investments, reinforcing confidence in HRZN’s venture‑lending model as it moves forward with a merger with Monroe Capital.
Samba TV’s CEO Ashwin Navin highlighted that the new capital will provide “strategic flexibility and firepower to aggressively execute our AI product roadmap, scale our global partnerships, and opportunistically pursue M&A.” The company has been investing heavily in AI to enhance its cross‑platform measurement capabilities, and the financing will support the rollout of its advanced agentic advertising solutions and further integration with TikTok and Snap’s measurement ecosystems.
Paul Seitz, Chief Investment Officer of Horizon, noted that the partnership “reflects Horizon’s commitment to supporting innovative leaders with strategic financing.” Seitz added that the deal aligns with Horizon’s focus on high‑growth technology firms and complements the firm’s broader portfolio, which totaled $603.5 million as of September 30, 2025.
The transaction underscores the accelerating importance of AI in media and advertising. Samba TV’s expansion into global markets and its deepening relationships with major digital platforms position it to capture growing demand for real‑time audience insights. For Horizon, the deal demonstrates the continued relevance of venture‑debt as a vehicle for funding high‑potential tech companies, especially as the firm integrates with Monroe Capital to broaden its lending capabilities.
Overall, the $30 million facility represents a significant capital injection for Samba TV and a strategic bet by Horizon on the continued evolution of AI‑driven media intelligence. The financing is expected to accelerate product development, deepen platform partnerships, and support Samba TV’s global expansion, while reinforcing Horizon’s role as a key lender to the next generation of technology innovators.
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