Runway Growth Capital Named to Inc.'s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List
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Runway Growth Capital has been named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list, highlighting its role in providing growth loans as alternatives to equity raising. Since its 2015 founding, Runway has partnered with 83 companies and issued over $3.2 billion in total loan commitments. Recent notable transactions include a $20 million growth capital provision to Elevate Services, building on a previous $40 million commitment, a $65 million investment in Synack, and a $30 million investment in Bombora.
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- Issued over $3.2 billion in total loan commitments since inception
- Successfully partnered with 83 companies
- Recent significant investments: $20M to Elevate Services, $65M to Synack, $30M to Bombora
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Runway's recognition highlights its unwavering support for entrepreneurs through minimally dilutive capital solutions.
"It has been a complicated few years for growth companies and the companies that fund them," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "So we are happy to share with our readers the best, latest guidance on which venture capital firms, private equity firms, and growth-capital lenders have the track record and reputation of being especially good partners to founders and CEOs."
The prestigious list celebrates the investors who believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive. All companies on the list have successful track records of collaboration and remaining actively involved with the businesses they invest in.
"Our inclusion on Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors list underscores our commitment to building meaningful relationships with founders," said David Spreng, Founder and CEO of Runway. "By offering venture debt, a less dilutive alternative to equity, we enable entrepreneurs to retain more control of their companies while supporting them through their growth journey."
Runway's investment philosophy centers on collaboration with its borrowers, focusing on trust, transparency, and long-term partnership. Founded in 2015, the firm has distinguished itself as a key player in venture lending, helping high-growth companies across varied industries access non-dilutive financing. Since its inception, Runway has partnered with 83 companies, providing capital to businesses with a clear path to profitability and issuing over
A recent example of Runway's commitment to its portfolio companies is its partnership with Elevate Services, Inc. ("Elevate"), a leading global provider of software and services to legal departments and law firms. In 2024, Runway provided
Runway has executed several similar upsizes, maintaining strong confidence in its investments and consistently supporting founders through both challenges and successes. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Runway provided a
Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list has become a go-to guide for entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies while retaining an ownership stake.
To see the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2024
The November 2024 issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 29.
Legal Disclosure
The award for Runway's advisory services has been given by a non-advisory client. A cash compensation entry fee was given in association with the award. Any compensation may create a conflict of interest. For more information on Inc.'s award selection process click here.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.'s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, digital, print, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in
About Runway Growth Capital LLC
Runway Growth Capital LLC is the investment advisor to investment funds, including Runway Growth Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: RWAY), a business development company, and other private funds, which are lenders of growth capital to companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Led by industry veteran David Spreng, these funds provide senior term loans of
Forward-Looking Statements
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