Nectir

Nectir AI is an educational technology company that provides personalized AI Assistants for higher education institutions. The platform integrates directly into Learning Management Systems (LMS) to offer 24/7 support for students, faculty, and staff. These AI Assistants are built from specific course content, administrative processes, and institutional knowledge, ensuring they speak the campus's unique language and adhere to privacy regulations like FERPA.

The company's offerings aim to streamline routine tasks for educators, provide instant and personalized academic guidance for students, and offer scalable, secure AI infrastructure for entire institutions. Nectir AI emphasizes enhancing learning outcomes, boosting student success, and improving administrative efficiency by automating routine Q&A and providing personalized feedback.

Nectir was founded in 2018 by Kavitta Ghai and Jordan Long, who were inspired by their own challenges as students at UC Santa Barbara. Their vision was to create a modern educational experience that addresses teacher shortages and the disconnect between traditional education and career readiness. The platform has demonstrated measurable impact, with partner institutions reporting increases in student GPAs and motivation.

Nectir has successfully raised funding to support its mission, including a $12.5 million Series A round in March 2026 led by Rethink Impact, with participation from Gingerbread Capital and Strada, and existing investors. The company is trusted by over 100 institutions globally, serving tens of thousands of students, and is committed to responsible AI deployment in education. [cite: 7, 10 (previous searches)]