Runway Growth Capital, a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture-backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, today announced a $20 million commitment to Swing Education, a leading online marketplace that connects schools with qualified substitute teachers. The commitment is comprised of a first lien term loan and a revolving credit line.

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 California, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.