Fortify
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Fortify is a student financing platform that lets schools offer payment plans (FortifyPay) and loans (FortifyLoan) through a single application, with a marketplace where buyers compete to purchase tuition. It serves educational institutions such as trade schools and university systems, handling origination, collections, and portfolio management.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BApr 2021
Cota Capital (lead)
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- Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2019Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeedJan 2019Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fortify do?
- Fortify is a student financing platform that lets schools offer payment plans (FortifyPay) and loans (FortifyLoan) through a single application, with a marketplace where buyers compete to purchase tuition. It serves educational institutions such as trade schools and university systems, handling origination, collections, and portfolio management.
- Who founded Fortify?
- Fortify was founded by Katrina Vanderveen, Stephanie Rempel.
- Who are Fortify's investors?
- Fortify's investors include Broom Ventures, Fika, Hustle Fund, Cota Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Neotribe Ventures, Prelude Ventures.






