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Private student loans for undergraduates and graduate students seeking to complete higher education after exhausting federal options.
GradBridge, a Wilmington, Delaware-based fintech, provides second-look private student loans for undergraduates and graduate students who have exhausted federal and mainstream private financing options, helping them complete their education. The company recently secured $20 million in Series A funding, led by Acorn Investment Partners, which is managed by Oaktree Capital Management, to launch its lending product. Its leadership team includes Founder and CEO Jen O'Donald, a former Sallie Mae executive, along with CFO Brian Carp and COO Lisa Kaplan. Advisors include Paul Thome, former President of Sallie Mae Bank, and Dan Hill, former Chief Credit Officer of Sallie Mae. Founded in 2025 by Jen O'Donald, GradBridge currently employs around half a dozen people, with plans to expand to approximately 30 by 2027.
GradBridge has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round.
GradBridge has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
GradBridge has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
GradBridge's investors include Yadin Rozov.
GradBridge has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $20.0M Series A in October 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | $20.0M Series A | Yadin Rozov |