[company_age]7.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]series_a[/funding][description]Backer is a financial technology company that helps families save for their children's education. The company offers a 529 plan that allows families to invest in their child's future tax-free. Backer also provides a platform for families to connect with friends and family who can contribute to their child's education fund. Backer is unique in that it makes saving for college easy and social. The company's mission is to help modern families build better financial futures by saving together.[/description][ps]529 plans, investment platform, social saving platform[/ps]