SuRo Capital Corp. functions as a publicly traded investment company that seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing in high-growth, late-stage private companies, primarily within the technology sector. By operating as a business development company or closed-end investment vehicle, it bridges the gap between public equity markets and private venture capital. This structure allows everyday retail and institutional investors to gain portfolio exposure to high-potential pre-IPO companies and innovative private enterprises that are typically restricted to private equity funds and accredited venture capitalists.