Runway Growth Capital Provides a $20 Million Growth Loan Commitment to Swing Education
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Runway Growth Capital (NASDAQ:RWAY) has announced a $20 million growth loan commitment to Swing Education, comprising a first lien term loan and a revolving credit line. Swing Education, founded in 2015, operates an online marketplace connecting schools with qualified substitute teachers across multiple states including California, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
The funding aims to support Swing Education's nationwide expansion and address the critical shortage of substitute teachers in K-12 education. The company streamlines substitute teacher hiring and placement processes through technology and support services. The financing structure, including both a first lien and revolver, was designed to accommodate the seasonal nature of the education sector.
Positive
- Strategic $20 million loan commitment demonstrates confidence in Swing Education's business model
- Flexible financing structure with first lien and revolving credit line accommodates seasonal business needs
- Expansion opportunity into multiple major U.S. markets
- Non-dilutive capital preserves equity for existing shareholders
Negative
- Additional debt obligation could impact future financial flexibility
- Exposure to seasonal fluctuations in the education sector
News Market Reaction – RWAY
On the day this news was published, RWAY gained 0.09%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Funding will support Swing Education's nationwide expansion and help meet continued demand for qualified substitute teachers.
Founded in 2015 and based in the
"Swing Education plays a critical role in addressing the persistent shortage of classroom educators by making it easier for schools to connect with high-quality substitute teachers," said Greg Greifeld, Chief Investment Officer at Runway. "We're proud to support a company that is not only scaling quickly but also delivering real impact across the education system. We worked hard to provide them with a flexible financing solution, via a first lien and a revolver, to ensure they have access to capital when needed, given the seasonal nature of the education sector."
"This new investment from Runway Growth Capital comes at a pivotal moment for Swing as we continue expanding our reach to address nationwide teacher shortages," said Asha Visweswaran, CEO of Swing Education. "We appreciate Runway's support and confidence in our mission to ensure every classroom has a teacher and every student gets the opportunity to learn."
Runway's investment reflects its dedication to help growth-stage companies achieve their objectives through non-dilutive capital that aligns with long-term strategic goals.
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 a target of
About Swing Education
Swing Education is an online staffing marketplace that connects substitute teachers with schools. Founded in 2015 by former K-12 educators and administrators, Swing makes it easier for schools and districts to find reliable, qualified substitute teachers when they need them most. With millions of absence days filled to date, Swing is dedicated to improving the experience of finding substitute teachers, becoming a sub, and keeping student learning on track. Swing serves thousands of school districts across
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition, or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by Runway and Runway's affiliated funds. Neither Runway nor Runway's affiliated funds undertake a duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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