Backer
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Dec 19, 2023
Total Funding Raised
$23.4M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Backer operates in FinTech and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in December 2023.
Backer is a fintech company that offers an investment platform to help families save for education through 529 college savings plans, social gifting features, and tax-free investment options.
Sector
FinTech
Verticals
Wealth Management, Investment Platforms, Personal Finance
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Payment Processing Fee
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Backer Comparables
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Backer Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Dec 19, 2023 | ||||
| Series A | Apr 28, 2021 | ||||
| Seed | Aug 5, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Jan 2, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Backer Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Tuck Social Venture Fund | Seed |
| Great Oaks Venture Capital | Series A, Seed |
| Princeton Alumni Entrepreneurs Fund | Seed |
| Crosslink Capital | Series A |
| 500 Global | Seed |
| Reach Capital | Series A, Seed |
| Expansion Ventures | Series A |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Sep 14, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 117% MoM, reaching 15.7K.
- Jan 2, 2017
$2M round with participation from 500 Global.
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Backer Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Backer's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Backer a public or private company?
Backer is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Backer?
Backer is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Backer's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Backer worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Backer is not publicly available.
Can I buy Backer stock?
Backer shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Backer's last funding round?
Backer's most recent funding round was Series A on December 19, 2023.
Who are the main investors in Backer?
Key investors in Backer include Crosslink Capital, WndrCo.
Will Backer IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Backer.
How can I track Backer secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Backer's shares on secondary markets.