UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Submitted Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g) (Amendment No. ____) 1. Name of the Registrant: Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. [CIK: 1495584; EIN number: 27-3008946] 2. Name of Person Relying on Exemption: Scott Klarquist 3. Address of Person Relying on the Exemption: 85 Broad St, 18th Floor, New York NY 10005 4. Written Material. The following written materials are attached: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PDF FILE: Presentation to SVVC Unitholders, dated January 19, 2022 * * * Written materials are submitted voluntarily pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is not a solicitation of authority to vote your proxy. I am NOT asking for your proxy card and will not accept proxy cards if sent. The cost of this filing is being borne entirely the filer. NOTE: Please DO NOT send me your proxy card. Source: Scott Klarquist CIO, Seven Corners Capital Management, LLC info@sevencornerscapital.com (646) 592-0498