Key facts
| Product | Growth-stage debt |
| Funding type | Venture debt |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 2 months |
| Typical size | About 30% of your last equity round |
| Term | 36–60 months |
| Requirements | Minimum raise $10M · Institutional VC backing |
| Regions | US |
| What they underwrite | Your company & investors |
| Collateral | All company assets |
| How you repay | Interest-only then amortize |
| Dilution | Small (warrants) |
The estimated rate for Runway Growth Capital, as of today, is shown to approved members. Sign in to see it.
Runway Growth Capital pros and cons
- Lowest Rate award, Venture debt (2026)
- Slow: about 2 months to cash
- Takes warrants (small dilution)
- Requires institutional VC backing
- US only
Extending runway 6–12 months after a priced round.
Needs institutional investors. Warrants, end-of-term fees, covenants, blanket lien.
Runway Growth Capital alternatives
Other venture debt providers, fastest first.
| Provider | Estimated as of today | Time to cash | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technology Investment Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 4 weeks | Minimum raise $1M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Hercules Capital Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $5M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| TriplePoint Capital Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $3M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Trinity Capital Venture debt & equipment |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $2M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Horizon Technology Finance Venture debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Minimum raise $1M · Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
| Partners for Growth Venture & growth debt |
Rates shown to approved members | About 6 weeks | Institutional VC backing | Compare → |
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Runway Growth Capital FAQ
How much does Runway Growth Capital cost?
The estimated rate for Runway Growth Capital, as of today, is shared with approved B2B Agent members. Your actual cost depends on your business and Runway Growth Capital's underwriting.
How fast does Runway Growth Capital fund?
About 2 months from application to cash, based on typical timelines.
What are Runway Growth Capital's requirements?
Minimum raise $10M, institutional VC backing. Available in US.
How much can you get from Runway Growth Capital?
About 30% of your last equity round. Terms run 36–60 months.
Does Runway Growth Capital require a personal guarantee?
A personal guarantee isn't listed as a requirement for Runway Growth Capital.
What are the best alternatives to Runway Growth Capital?
Other venture debt providers include Western Technology Investment (about 4 weeks); Hercules Capital (about 6 weeks); TriplePoint Capital (about 6 weeks). Compare all 9 side by side on B2B Agent.
Is Runway Growth Capital the best venture debt provider?
Runway Growth Capital won Lowest Rate among 9 venture debt providers in the 2026 B2B Agent Awards. The best fit still depends on your amount, revenue, and timeline.
Runway Growth Capital won 1 B2B Agent Award in 2026
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