# Rob Pomeroy

> Rob Pomeroy is the co-founder and former chairman and CEO of Horizon Technology Finance. A Berkeley graduate with decades of lending and leasing experience, he previously led GATX Ventures and co-founded Transamerica’s technology finance business. He retired as Horizon’s CEO in June 2025 and resigned from its board at the April 2026 merger closing.

- **Role:** Venture lender and retired financial services executive
- **Organizations:** Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, GATX Ventures, Inc., Transamerica Business Credit, Transamerica Technology Finance, Financing for Science International, Inc., Crocker Bank
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, Master of Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley
- **Known for:** Co-founded Horizon’s investment adviser in 2003., Co-founded and led Transamerica Technology Finance., Served as president of GATX Ventures.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2003** — Held roles at Crocker Bank and Financing for Science International; co-founded and managed Transamerica Technology Finance and served as president of GATX Ventures.
- **2003** — Co-founded Horizon’s adviser predecessor with Gerald A. Michaud in May.
- **2004** — Horizon’s predecessor began originating loans and investments in April.
- **2010** — Led Horizon during its October IPO and Nasdaq listing.
- **2023** — Continued leading the adviser following its acquisition by Monroe Capital.
- **2025** — Retired as CEO on June 5; retained the chairmanship.
- **2026** — Resigned from the board on April 14 when Horizon completed its merger with Monroe Capital Corporation.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Horizon’s investment adviser in 2003.
- Co-founded and led Transamerica Technology Finance.
- Served as president of GATX Ventures.
- Led Horizon through its 2010 public listing.
- During his CEO tenure, Horizon reported more than $2 billion invested in venture-backed companies since its IPO, as of November 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Resigned from Horizon’s board in connection with the April 14 merger closing.
- **2025-06** — Retired as Horizon CEO effective June 5, with Michael P. Balkin succeeding him; remained chairman at that time.

## Links

- Website: https://horizontechfinance.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-pomeroy-10804aa

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/rob-pomeroy
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-10-10