Exhibit 10.2


 





TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT


 


This TRADEMARK LICENSE
AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and effective as of November 8, 2017 (the “Effective
Date”) by and between RUNWAY GROWTH CAPITAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Licensor”),
and RUNWAY GROWTH CREDIT FUND INC., a Maryland corporation (“Company”) (each a “party,”
and collectively, the “parties”).





 


RECITALS


 


WHEREAS, Licensor is
the owner of the trade name “Runway Growth Credit Fund” (the “Licensed Mark”) in the United
States of America (the “Territory”).


 


WHEREAS, Company is
a closed-end management investment fund that has elected to be regulated as a business development company; and


 


WHEREAS, Company desires
to use the Licensed Mark in connection with the operation of its business, and Licensor is willing to permit Company to use the
Licensed Mark, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.


 


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:


 


ARTICLE 1


LICENSE GRANT


 


1.1 License.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Company, and Company hereby accepts from Licensor,
a personal, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license to use the Licensed Mark solely and exclusively as an element of Company’s
own company name and in connection with the conduct of its business. Except as provided above, neither Company nor any affiliate,
owner, director, officer, employee or agent thereof shall otherwise use the Licensed Mark or any derivative thereof without the
prior express written consent of Licensor in its sole and absolute discretion. All rights not expressly granted to Company hereunder
shall remain the exclusive property of Licensor.


 


1.2 Licensor’s
Use. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Licensor, its affiliates or any of their respective successors or assigns from
using or permitting other entities to use the Licensed Mark whether or not such entity directly or indirectly competes or conflicts
with Company’s business in any manner.


 


ARTICLE 2


OWNERSHIP


 


2.1 Ownership.
Company acknowledges and agrees that Licensor is the owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Licensed Mark, and all
such right, title and interest shall remain with Licensor. Company shall not otherwise contest, dispute or challenge Licensor’s
right, title and interest in and to the Licensed Mark.


 


2.2 Goodwill.
All goodwill and reputation generated by Company’s use of the Licensed Mark shall inure to the benefit of Licensor. Company
shall not by any act or omission use the Licensed Mark in any manner that disparages or reflects adversely on Licensor or its business
or reputation. Except as expressly provided herein, neither party may use any trademark or service mark of the other party without
that party’s prior written consent, which consent shall be given in that party’s sole discretion.


 






     


     


    

 


ARTICLE 3


COMPLIANCE


 


3.1 Quality Control.
To preserve the inherent value of the Licensed Mark, Company agrees to use reasonable efforts to ensure that it maintains the quality
of the Company’s business and the operation thereof equal to the standards prevailing in the operation of Licensor’s
and Company’s business as of the date of this Agreement. Company further agrees to use the Licensed Mark in accordance with
such quality standards as may be reasonably established by Licensor and communicated to Company from time to time in writing, or
as may be agreed to by Licensor and Company from time to time in writing.


 


3.2 Compliance with
Laws. Company agrees that the business operated by it in connection with the Licensed Mark shall comply with all laws, rules,
regulations and requirements of any governmental body in the Territory or elsewhere as may be applicable to the operation, advertising
and promotion of the business, and shall notify Licensor of any action that must be taken by Company to comply with such law, rules
regulations or requirements.


 


3.3 Notification
of Infringement. Each party shall immediately notify the other party and provide to the other party all relevant background
facts upon becoming aware of (i) any registrations of, or applications for registration of, marks in the Territory that do or may
conflict with any Licensed Mark, and (ii) any infringements, imitations or illegal use or misuse of the Licensed Mark in the Territory.


 


ARTICLE 4


REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES


 


4.1 Mutual Representations.
Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other party as follows:


 


		(a)	Due Authorization. Such party is duly formed and in good standing as of the Effective Date,
and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such party have been duly authorized by all necessary action on
the part of such party.



 


		(b)	Due Execution. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such party and, with
due authorization, execution and delivery by the other party, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such party,
enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms.



 


		(c)	No Conflict. Such party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do
not: (i) violate, conflict with or result in the breach of any provision of the organizational documents of such party; (ii) conflict
with or violate any law or governmental order applicable to such party or any of its assets, properties or businesses; or (iii)
conflict with, result in any breach of, constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both,
would become a default) under, require any consent under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration,
suspension, revocation or cancellation of any contract, agreement, lease, sublease, license, permit, franchise or other instrument
or arrangement to which it is a party.



 




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ARTICLE 5


TERM AND TERMINATION


 


5.1 Term. Unless
terminated pursuant to its terms, this Agreement shall remain in effect for so long as Runway Growth Capital LLC, or one of its
affiliates, remains the investment adviser of the Company.


 


5.2 Termination.
Licensor may terminate this Agreement without prejudice to any rights it may have under the provisions of this Agreement, in law,
equity or otherwise, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice received by the Company if: (i) the Company shall be in breach
of any material term or obligation of this Agreement, and fail to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written
notice from Licensor; or (ii) the Company shall commit any act or shall fail to act in a way that Licensor reasonably believes
is likely to materially harm or adversely affect, in a material way, the goodwill, reputation or interests of the Licensor.


 


5.3 Upon Termination.
Company shall cease and desist from all use of the Licensed Mark immediately upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement
for any reason. Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall neither release nor discharge any party from any obligation,
debt or liability which shall have previously accrued and which remains to be performed upon the date of termination nor prevent
a party from pursuing any other remedies at law or in equity.


 


ARTICLE 6


MISCELLANEOUS


 


6.1 Assignment.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted
assigns. Neither party may assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other party. No assignment by either party permitted hereunder shall relieve the applicable
party of its obligations under this Agreement. Any assignment by either party in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall
be pursuant to a written assignment agreement in which the assignee expressly assumes the assigning party’s rights and obligations
hereunder.


 


6.2 Independent Contractor.
Except as expressly provided or authorized in advance in writing, neither party shall have, or shall represent that it has, any
power, right or authority to bind the other party to any obligation or liability, or to assume or create any obligation or liability
on behalf of the other party.


 


6.3 Notices.
All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given or made (and shall
be deemed to have been duly given or made upon receipt) by delivery in person, by overnight courier service (with signature required),
by facsimile, or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the respective parties at the following
addresses:


 


If to Licensor:


 


Runway Growth Capital LLC


205 N. Michigan Avenue


Suite 930


Chicago, IL 60601


Tel. No.: (312) 281-6270


Attn: Thomas B. Raterman


 


If to Company:


 


Runway Growth Credit Fund Inc.


205 N. Michigan Avenue


Suite 930


Chicago, IL 60601


Tel. No.: (312) 281-6270


Attn: R. David Spreng


 






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6.4 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without giving effect
to the principles of conflicts of law rules. The parties unconditionally and irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction
of the courts located in the State of New York and waive any objection with respect thereto, for the purpose of any action, suit
or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.


 


6.5 Amendment.
This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by all parties hereto.


 


6.6 No Waiver.
The failure of either party to enforce at any time for any period the provisions of or any rights deriving from this Agreement
shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provisions or rights or the right of such party thereafter to enforce such provisions,
and no waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by all parties hereto.


 


6.7 Severability.
If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any law or public policy,
all other terms and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or
legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate
in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an acceptable
manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.


 


6.8 Headings.
The descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the
meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.


 


6.9 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original instrument
and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.


 


6.10 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior
agreements and undertakings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.


 


6.11 Third Party
Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, either express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any third party any
legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.


 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused
this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by its duly authorized officer.


 


	 	COMPANY:
	 	 	 
	 	
        RUNWAY GROWTH CREDIT FUND INC.

	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Thomas B. Raterman
	 	Name:	Thomas B. Raterman
	 	Title:	
        Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary 

	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	LICENSOR:
	 	 
	 	
        RUNWAY GROWTH CAPITAL LLC 

	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ R. David Spreng
	 	Name: 	R. David Spreng
	 	Title:	President


 





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