Western Alliance Bank Extends $15,000,000 Growth Capital Term Loan to Examity
BOSTON - Western Alliance Bank today announced its Boston-based Innovation Banking Group has extended a $15,000,000 growth capital term loan to Examity, a technology company concentrating in the online proctoring market. Examity has partnerships with hundreds of enterprise-testing organizations, corporations and universities.
Examity provides test-takers with 24/7 support through their industry-leading solution that provides a variety of proctoring styles, from automated to live, to meet the needs of individual schools and testing providers. Each year, they handle millions of assessments from notable colleges and certification providers across North America and around the world.
“With the continued expansion of virtual education as well as professional testing and certification, Examity is experiencing rapid growth,” said Darren Gastrock, director in Western Alliance Bank’s Innovation Banking Group. “The financial solution we are providing will allow them to continue on a path of high growth, while maintaining their top market position within the online proctoring space.”
“The past year has driven unprecedented demand for remote proctoring solutions that will continue even after the pandemic subsides,” said Nick Malone, chief financial officer at Examity. “The team at Western Alliance Bank created a financial solution that fits our needs as a high-growth technology company, and will position Examity to continue to meet the growing demand for online proctoring solutions with a secure, streamlined experience for test-takers, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Innovation Banking
Western Alliance Bank’s Innovation Banking Group, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers flexible financial solutions custom-built for innovation companies at every stage of growth to empower success in any economy. The group also includes the Life Sciences Team, the Fund Banking Team and the Startup Banking Team, providing essential support for various sectors within the innovation economy. Clients nationwide benefit from the Innovation Banking Group’s deep industry knowledge, commitment to customer relationships and exceptionally responsive service. The Innovation Banking Group is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has $90 billion in assets and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016.