Backer
500 Global8 known investors
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Abby Chao
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Arie Willem de Jongh
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Emmanuel Medina Garcia
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Jordan Lee
Investors · 8
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M
Expansion Venture CapitalNew York · $100K – $2M
Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M
Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M
FoundersX VenturesreportedSilicon Valley
Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Y CombinatorreportedSan Francisco · $500K
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $6MSeedOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead), Gradient
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2025Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 5
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- What does Backer do?
- This page is an educational guide explaining 529 college investment plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts for education expenses. It is not a company website.
- Who are Backer's investors?
- Backer's investors include 500 Global, Crosslink Capital, Expansion Venture Capital, Ulu Ventures, Blumberg Capital, FoundersX Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Backer raised?
- Backer has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.