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GradBridge

Wilmington, United States

series-a$20M raisedFintechEdtechLending

Total Raised

$20M

Stage

series-a

Location

Wilmington, United States

Founded

2020

Team size

1-10

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About GradBridge

A fintech startup providing private student loans to high-performing students outside traditional lending criteria.

What sets it apart

It offers a second-look private student lending program designed specifically for students who are close to qualifying but fall just outside conventional underwriting standards.[1][2]

Sectors

FintechEdtechLending

Business

Modeltransactional

CustomerCreditworthy upperclassmen and graduate students who are academically progressing but narrowly miss approval under traditional private student lending criteria.

Notable

  • Launched its second-look private student lending program in partnership with Hatch Bank.
  • Closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Acorn Investment Partners.
  • Expanded availability to more than 2,000 Title IV schools in the U.S.

Funding rounds

1 Jun 2026

Led by Acorn Investment Partners

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FAQ

What does GradBridge do?

A fintech startup providing private student loans to high-performing students outside traditional lending criteria.

Where is GradBridge based?

GradBridge is based in Wilmington, United States, founded in 2020.

How much has GradBridge raised?

GradBridge has raised $20M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.

Who has invested in GradBridge?

Investors in GradBridge include Acorn Investment Partners.