Nectir Raises $12.5 Million to Expand AI Infrastructure for Education

Mar 11, 2026
Nectir has raised $12.5 million in funding led by Rethink Impact to scale its secure AI infrastructure for schools, which supports over 100 campuses and 80,000 students.

San Francisco-based Nectir has raised $12.5 million to expand its AI infrastructure for educational institutions, announced in a press release. The funding round was led by Rethink Impact, with participation from Gingerbread Capital, Strada, and existing investors.

Nectir provides secure, customizable AI Assistants that integrate with school systems to support students, faculty, and administrators. The platform offers 24/7 learning assistance based on institutional knowledge and course materials, while remaining FERPA- and SOC 2-compliant. It is currently used across more than 100 campuses, including Stanford University and community colleges.

The company’s infrastructure has shown measurable results. A peer-reviewed study at Los Angeles Pacific University reported a 7.5% GPA increase after adopting Nectir. The platform is also deployed across the California Community Colleges network, serving 2.1 million students.

Nectir plans to use the new funding to scale its AI infrastructure and meet growing demand from educational institutions seeking secure, structured AI tools aligned with academic standards.

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