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Loan of the Week Snapshot #113

Avenue Capital backs Spectral AI with a $15 million milestone-driven term loan

đź‘“At a Glance

Borrower: Spectral AI

Lender: Avenue Capital Group

Deal Size: $15.0 million

Structure: Senior secured term loan with milestone-triggered second tranche and equity-linked enhancements (warrants + conversion rights)

Rate: Variable - greater of Prime + 5.25% or 12.75%

Term: 36 months

Use of Proceeds: Accelerate product commercialization efforts

Source: Press Release

đź“·Borrower Snapshot

Sector: Health Care

Subsector: Health Care Equipment & Supplies

Ownership: Public

Commercial Stage: Pre-commercial revenue

Business Overview: Spectral AI is a predictive artificial intelligence company focused on improving wound care through advanced imaging and machine learning.

Its DeepView® technology enables real-time, non-invasive assessment of wound healing potential, with initial applications targeting burns and diabetic foot ulcers.

⚙️Structure & Terms

Source: SEC 8-K

Commitment: $15.0 million

Tranche 1: $8.5 million funded at close

Tranche 2: $6.5 million contingent on milestones; available until June 30, 2026

Milestones: Regulatory approval, BARDA commitment, min. net cash proceeds from financing

Interest-only Period: 15 month interest only w/ ability to extend interest only an additional 9 months if Tranche 2 funded

Maturity: March 1, 2028

Rate: Variable - greater of Prime + 5.25% or 12.75%

Commitment Fee: 1% ($150k)

Final Payment Fee: 5% ($750k)

Prepayment Fee: 3%, 2%, 1%

Other:

  • $1.275 million in warrants (8.5% warrant coverage)
  • Equity investment right: up to $1.0 million
  • Optional $2.0 million conversion right at 120% of warrant exercise price

Covenants: No financial performance covenants

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