Founded in early 2015 by entrepreneur Lorne Abony, Vested Finance tackles the student debt crisis through equity-based financing for higher education. Its core offering is a debt-free income share agreement (ISA) that lets students fund tuition in exchange for a percentage of future earnings instead of interest-bearing loans. Complementing the ISA, Vested runs a mentoring program that connects students with industry leaders to support career development. The company is developing a mobile app that educates families on equity financing and allows users to model different school and career scenarios to compare funding options and projected earnings. Fresh capital will be used to expand operations and open offices in Austin, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., while hiring additional developers to complete and distribute the app. This strategic expansion aims to broaden the platform’s reach and accelerate product launch, positioning Vested Finance as a novel alternative to traditional student loans.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

May 2015