Backer
The simpler, smarter way to 529
Backer was founded in 2019, is headquartered in San Francisco, United States, lists 11–50 employees, and has $17.9M in recorded funding across 2 rounds.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Employees
- 11–50
- Founded
- 2019
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- backer.com
- Total Funding
- $17.9M
- Last Round
- $9.5M Series ADec 2023
- Rounds
- 2
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About
Backer is a fintech platform focused on 529 college savings plans, making education savings simple and accessible. The platform enables families to open tax-advantaged 529 plans, manage unlimited accounts, and invite family and friends to contribute toward a child's education. Backer has helped families avoid over $500 million in student debt.
Summary
Backer is a Fintech company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2019. It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $17.9M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $9.5M Series A round in Dec 2023. Investors include WndrCo, Crosslink Capital and Rally Ventures.
Tech & App Stack
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Funding History
Dec 2023
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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
Investors
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