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Sallie Mae

North America, Delaware, United States, Newark

Description

Sallie Mae is an American corporation that originates, services, and collects student loans.

Investor Profile

Sallie Mae has backed more than 6 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 67% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Credit, Credit Cards, Financial Services.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (50%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series D (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Credit
  • Credit Cards
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Mobile Payments
  • Education
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Who does Sallie Mae frequently co-invest with?

Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Pelion Venture Partners
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 2
Parkway Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
GDP Venture
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta
Co-Investments: 1
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Castor Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Aspect Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Ally Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
MH
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Sallie Mae?

DC College Access Program

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP), founded in 1999, is a privately funded non-profit organization.

GrantApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000
Folds of Honor

Owasso, Oklahoma, United States

Honor their sacrifice. Elevate their legacy.

GrantNov 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $50,000
Point Foundation

Los Angeles, California, United States

Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential

Education
GrantJun 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000
Deserve Inc.

Palo Alto, California, United States

A mobile-first credit card platform that allows partners to offer superior personalized experiences for cardholders.

CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series DJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Deserve Inc.

Palo Alto, California, United States

A mobile-first credit card platform that allows partners to offer superior personalized experiences for cardholders.

CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series CNov 4, 2019
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Deserve Inc.

Palo Alto, California, United States

A mobile-first credit card platform that allows partners to offer superior personalized experiences for cardholders.

CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series BAug 27, 2018
Amount Raised: $17,000,000