Horizon Technology Finance Corporation  has closed a venture loan to Education Elements, Inc., a services and software solution provider that helps districts and schools develop and implement personalized learning strategies. Education Elements will use the funds for working capital purposes to continue to provide outstanding services and technology solutions to school districts nationwide.

"We are pleased to provide Education Elements the growth capital to support its expansion initiatives," stated Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. "Education Elements' unique platform solution provides teachers and school administrators with data and analytic capabilities designed to increase student engagement and drive stronger academic performance. Led by its experienced and knowledgeable management team, Education Elements' predictable revenue model and strong pipeline of new school districts represents a quality addition to Horizon's dynamic venture loan portfolio."

Anthony Kim, CEO of Education Elements, stated, "Horizon demonstrated their reliability as a lending partner by tailoring a venture loan that considerably enhances our growth potential. We appreciate Horizon's financial support as we continue to market our unparalleled technology platform nationwide."

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries.

Education Elements is a nationally recognized solutions company that helps districts develop and implement personalized learning strategies. Education Elements' services help districts to create strategies, design instructional models and support teachers in integrating technology and instruction. Its platform provides students, teachers, and administrators each with a single entry point to access digital content and the detailed performance data they need to guide instruction and learning.