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Nelnet

Nelnet

CVC funding FinTech, EdTech, SaaS

AI Developer

Summer 2026Posted on 2/28/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Lincoln, NE, USA
In Person
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Education: Pursuing degree in an information technology-related field.
  • Experience: Knowledge of computers, preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with the Internet including ability to use search engines.
  • General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Exposure to artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts through coursework or projects (e.g., LLMs, data modeling, automation, or AI-assisted development tools).
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with technology experts
  • Develop a state of the art financial business platform
  • Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services
  • Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs
  • Assist in exploring and prototyping AI-driven solutions that improve user experience, automation, or operational efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Motivated and excited by technical challenges.
  • Curiosity about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and enthusiasm for applying AI capabilities to real-world software challenges.
  • Passion for collaborating with teammates and customers
  • Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others
  • Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation
  • Wants to grow skills in angular, html, nodejs, javascript, and database technologies.

About the company

Nelnet Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of Nelnet, investing in early-stage and high-growth fintech, edtech, and SaaS startups with typical checks between $500,000 and $3 million. It combines funding with strategic support by leveraging Nelnet's operational expertise, industry relationships, and resources to help portfolio companies scale. Unlike independent VC firms, Nelnet Ventures aligns investments with Nelnet's core businesses and strategic interests, offering portfolio companies access to a large corporate network and potential integration opportunities. Its approach is to act as a strategic partner that helps startups achieve product-market fit and scale, while enabling Nelnet to explore new markets and stay ahead in technology related to its sectors. The firm’s goal is to foster innovation, expand Nelnet’s reach into new markets, and generate financial returns through its portfolio.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1977

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What believers are saying

  • First-quarter 2026 education technology and payments revenue rose to $154.4 million.
  • Canadian servicing revenue began February 2, 2026, diversifying fee income beyond U.S. federal contracts.
  • Nelnet Bank received $716.3 million of federally insured loans during 2026, expanding earning assets.

What critics are saying

  • Department of Education borrowers fell again in 2026, shrinking core servicing economics.
  • August 2026 provision for loan losses hit $41.1 million, pressuring earnings.
  • The 2022 data-breach settlement over 2.5 million borrowers damages trust and invites future lawsuits.

What makes Nelnet unique

  • Nelnet Servicing managed $525.7 billion for 15.5 million borrowers on March 31, 2026.
  • NDS Canada added 2.7 million borrowers and proprietary servicing platforms on February 2, 2026.
  • Nelnet combines loan servicing, education technology, payments, and banking under one operating company.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

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Silicon Prairie News
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Cup of Coa raises $750K seed round

Cup of Coa, a Kearney-based gourmet cocoa brand, raised a $750k seed round led by Invest Nebraska, with participation from Nebraska Angels, Nelnet, and private investors. The funding will expand the team, operations, and reach, preparing for large-scale growth. CEO Jasmin McGinnis highlighted the company's innovative "add-water-only" cocoa formula and its presence in 34 states and five countries. The investment will also support new product offerings and marketing efforts.

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CompanyCam Secures Strategic Growth Investment from B Capital

Series C transaction led by B Capital with participation from Decades Holdings, underscoring confidence in CompanyCam's durable growth and vision to transform how contractors work LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CompanyCam, the leading job site productivity platform with field-ready AI, today announced a new strategic growth investment from B Capital through its Series C transaction. B Capital, now CompanyCam's largest external investor, and Decades Holdings join a distinguished group of top-tier growth investors, including Insight Partners, JMI Equity, Blueprint Equity, Nelnet, Invest Nebraska, and WndrCo.

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Golf Fore The Troops Surpasses More Than $220,000 Raised in 19 Years

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Silicon Prairie News
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Set Your Sites raises $500K funding

Set Your Sites, a Lincoln-based camping technology startup, secured $500k in pre-seed funding. Led by Invest Nebraska, the round included Nelnet, MOVE Venture Capital, and Nebraska Angels. Co-founder and CEO Stacy Dam plans to use the funds for product development, staff expansion, and increasing their U.S. client base. The company, active in Nebraska and North Dakota, aims to integrate into 1,000 campsites by season's end.

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