Principly, Inc.
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Principly, Inc. - overview
Established
2015
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Primary Industry
Financial Services
About
Principly, Inc. is a U. S. -based company that specializes in education savings solutions, providing innovative 529 plan offerings that simplify the process for parents and guardians to manage funds for their children's education.
Principly, Inc. is focused on providing education savings solutions through its user-friendly platform for 529 plans. Founded in 2015 in San Francisco, US, the company has completed 2 deals as of December 19, 2023. In its latest funding round, Series A, Principly, Inc.
raised USD 9. 5 mn led by WndrCo, bringing the total amount raised to USD 9. 5 mn and the current company valuation to USD 14. 284 mn.
The company is led by CEO and founder Jordan Lee. Backer, a product of Principly, Inc. , offers a modern 529 plan solution that allows parents and guardians to create and manage education savings funds efficiently. Users can open a 529 plan in minutes and facilitate contributions from family and friends to support future education expenses.
The platform emphasizes ease of use with features such as paperless setup, automated contributions, and real-time savings projections, catering specifically to U. S. residents navigating the complexities of education funding. Backer generates revenue through a low monthly fee structure or a nominal charge of USD 1.
99 per contribution, rather than taking a percentage of the savings in customer accounts. This model allows for a transparent and accessible way for families to save for education. Contributions can be made as one-time gifts or recurring donations, promoting collective funding for educational aspirations. With the recent Series A funding of USD 9.
5 mn led by WndrCo on December 19, 2023, Principly, Inc. plans to enhance its platform. This funding will be utilized to improve user experience and expand the features offered. The company is focused on continuing to grow its presence in the U.
S. education savings market and potentially exploring additional geographic regions in the future.
Current Investors
University of Southern California Endowment, Crosslink Capital, Expansion Capital
Primary Industry
Financial Services
Sub Industries
e-Financial, Accounting Services
Website
www.backer.com
Verticals
FinTech
Company Stage
Series A
Total Amount Raised
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