Runway Growth Capital Named to Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List for Fourth Consecutive Year

Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director at Inc.

“With the current funding environment and rapid changes facing growing companies, founders are looking for more than just capital from their investors. They want true partners who believe in their business, but who are also able to provide the critical advisement and strategic support they need to reach their potential.”

Bonny Ghosh, Editorial director at Inc.

“The 2026 Founder-Friendly Investor awards celebrate those firms –– the ones committed to partnership, excellence, and helping founder-led companies grow.”

David Spreng, Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Runway Growth Capital

“Being founder-friendly ultimately comes down to how a capital partner behaves, not just when a transaction closes, but throughout the relationship. The right financing should create options for entrepreneurs, not take them away. We’re proud to be recognized again for an approach that has been central to Runway from the beginning.”

Michael Rovner, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Runway Growth Capital

“Having been a founder myself, I know how much it matters to work with capital partners who understand your challenges, are there to add value, and are rooting for your success. That is the experience Runway has built its reputation on, and a fourth consecutive year on this list tells me founders agree. As we grow the platform, our priority is to make sure the next generation of entrepreneurs has that same experience with Runway.”