{"id":4607,"date":"2023-04-28T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/?p=4607"},"modified":"2023-04-28T13:15:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T13:15:01","slug":"summer-raises-6-million-in-series-a-funding-to-help-americans-manage-student-loan-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/summer-raises-6-million-in-series-a-funding-to-help-americans-manage-student-loan-debt\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding to Help Americans Manage Student Loan Debt."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-297.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4608\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-297.png 256w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-297-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New York, NY \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetsummer.com\/\">Summer<\/a>, the leading provider of innovative solutions for managing student loan debt, announced today that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greycroft.com\/\">Greycroft<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gaingels.com\/\">Gaingels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalcatalyst.com\/\">General Catalyst<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qedinvestors.com\/\">QED Investors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdmifund.com\/\">BDMI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/flourishventures.com\/\">Flourish Ventures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/storyventures.vc\/\">Story Ventures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fenwaysummer.com\/\">Fenway Summer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avidbank.com\/\">Avidbank<\/a>. The company intends to use the funding to expand its services and further its mission of helping all borrowers on their unique debt journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-301-1024x463.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-301-1024x463.png 1024w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-301-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-301-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-301.png 1266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-founded by Will Sealy, Summer partners with enterprise employers, financial institutions, and unions to help their populations navigate and reduce student loan debt with proven technologies and a human touch. With a holistic approach to financial well-being, Summer&#8217;s technology helps borrowers tackle their debt and achieve their financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the leading certified B Corporation\u00ae in the financial services industry, Summer is committed to social responsibility and helping all borrowers navigate the complex world of student loan debt. With this latest funding, the company will be able to expand its reach and continue to help more people manage their student loan debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-299-1024x496.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-299-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-299-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-299-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/founderlodge.com\/latest-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-299.png 1318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re excited to have the support of such a strong group of investors who share our vision of helping Americans manage their student loan debt,&#8221; said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sealywill\">Will Sealy<\/a>, co-founder of Summer. &#8220;This funding will allow us to expand our reach and further our mission of providing innovative solutions that help all borrowers achieve their financial goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Summer and its services, please visit https:\/\/www.meetsummer.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York, NY \u2013 Summer, the leading provider of innovative solutions for managing student loan debt, announced today that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding. 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