Trinity Capital Inc

Note 12. Related Party Transactions

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, certain related parties received distributions from the Company relating to their shares held. Refer to “Note 7 – Stockholder’s Equity” for further details on the Company’s DRIP and the distributions declared. Additionally, in connection with the Company’s IPO, certain related parties purchased additional shares of the Company’s common stock. These acquisitions were made at the IPO price of $14.00 per share. During theyears ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s directors and executive officers and certain employees received restricted stock awards under the 2019 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 2019 Restricted Stock Plan. Refer to “Note 8 – Equity Incentive Plans” for further details on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers. The indemnification agreements are intended to provide the Company’s directors and executive officers the maximum indemnification permitted under Maryland law and the 1940 Act. Each indemnification agreement provides that the Company shall indemnify the director or executive officer who is a party to the agreement, or an “Indemnitee,” including the advancement of legal expenses, if, by reason of his or her corporate status, the Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be, made a party to or a witness in any threatened, pending, or completed proceeding, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law and the 1940 Act.

The Company and its executives and directors are covered by directors and officers insurance. In addition, each of our directors and officers have entered into an indemnification agreement with us pursuant to which our directors and officers are indemnified by us to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law subject to the restrictions of the 1940 Act.

On December 5, 2022, the Company and the JV Partner formed an unconsolidated joint venture to co-invest with the Company. Refer to “Note 1 – Organization and Basis of Presentation” for further details on the Company’s investment in the JV.