About Nex Cubed
Nex Cubed, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2016, is based in San Francisco, United States. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 102 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Jul 2026, Nex Cubed has witnessed 22 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Veracode, Events.com and MedCrypt. The program is backed by a team of 34 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $4.1M Series A round in Model Medicines on Nov 03, 2021, which also saw participation from 8VC and Irving Investors.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
San Francisco, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed & Series A
Locations of Investment
Nex Cubed's List of Top Investments
Nex Cubed has a portfolio of 102 companies. Their most notable investments are in Mesh Candy and Endorsify.Their portfolio spans across United States, Switzerland, Canada and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, HealthTech and 24 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Nex Cubed:1. Veracode
Provider of software security testing and automated code remediation tools. The platform identifies vulnerabilities within application codebases through static and dynamic analysis. It integrates security checks into development workflows to detect flaws in proprietary code, open-source components, and containerized environments. The technology provides automated guidance to assist developers in fixing security issues during the software development lifecycle. Additional offerings include security training modules and hands-on labs for developers to practice secure coding techniques. The system supports governance and compliance by providing visibility into application risk across development pipelines.
Key facts about Veracode
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Burlington (United States)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $107M
- Employee Count: 506 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Meritech and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jan 01, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Events.com
Online platform for organizing and promoting events. It is an online platform providing solutions for event organizers to manage, promote, and sell tickets for various events, including concerts, conferences, and festivals. The platform offers various features such as ticketing, sponsorship, and promotion tools to help event organizers increase revenue and engagement.
Key facts about Events.com
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $88.2M
- Employee Count: 169 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Frazier VC, EPIC Ventures and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. MedCrypt
Key facts about MedCrypt
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.4M
- Employee Count: 28 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Section 32, Sway Ventures and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 04, 2025, $*****
4. Blackbird
Provider of a platform for narrative and risk intelligence solutions. The platform analyzes narratives, influencers, associated networks, and cohorts to identify and prioritize risks. It offers solutions across diverse sectors, including corporate intelligence, finance, and brand safety. The platform helps organizations understand public opinion, counter harmful narratives, and protect their brand.
Key facts about Blackbird
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Rochester (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58M
- Employee Count: 75 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Ten Eleven Ventures, Generation Ventures and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 01, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Mocana
Mocana provides IoT security solution to mitigate IoT vulnerabilities like authorization, secure boot, firmware validation, and data leak prevention during cloud connectivity. Claims to be compatible with several OS/CPU or no OS and code can be embedded into any IoT environment. It is OS independent and provides a common API for various device architecture. Notable clientele includes GE, Schneider Electric, and Avaya. Pivoted from MAM solution provider to IoT security in 2015.
Key facts about Mocana
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $118M
- Employee Count: 50 - 199 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: Intel, Shasta Ventures and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Mar 04, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Nex Cubed's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Nex Cubed has invested in 102 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Model Medicines.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Nex Cubed's Investments by Stage
Nex Cubed has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.19M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $4.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 5 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nex Cubed's Investments by Sector
Nex Cubed has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, High Tech, Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications and Life Sciences. Notably, it has invested in 85 Tech companies, 69 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 61 Software companies and at least 40 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
HealthTech | 4 |
High Tech | 4 |
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 2 |
Life Sciences | 2 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nex Cubed's Investments by Geography
Nex Cubed has made most investments in United States (6).Nex Cubed's recent investments
Nex Cubed has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Nex Cubed:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 03, 2021 | United States | Series A | 3111 | [+2] | |
Sep 16, 2020 | United States | Seed | 5201 | ||
Nov 15, 2019 | United States | Seed | 5783 | [+2] | |
Jun 28, 2018 | United States | Seed | 8269 | [+3] | |
Oct 23, 2017 | United States | Seed | 3653 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Nex Cubed's Portfolio
1 of Nex Cubed's portfolio company became public - Zurich. It got listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SWX), in Aug 1995.Here are Nex Cubed's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 04, 1995 | - | - | 6876 |
Acquired companies in Nex Cubed's Portfolio
21 companies from Nex Cubed's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was PlanetTogether in Jun 2026 by Computer Associates for $*****.Here are Nex Cubed's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 24, 2026 | - | - | 1039 | |
Jul 28, 2025 | - | - | 7507 | |
Jan 22, 2025 | - | - | 1954 | |
May 31, 2023 | - | - | 6986 | |
Feb 06, 2023 | Nov 15, 2019 | Seed | 2502 |
Team profile of Nex Cubed
Nex Cubed has a team of 34 members including 6 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 8 Principals located in United States and Australia. Nex Cubed's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Nex Cubed:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Diego | - | - | |
Partner | San Diego | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | - | |
Principal | Sydney | - | - |
Co-investors of Nex Cubed
Over the past 9 years, 27 investors have co-invested in Nex Cubed's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Nex Cubed: Safeguard Scientifics, EvoNexus and 4 others have invested in rounds before Nex Cubed. There is 1 company where Safeguard Scientifics has invested before Nex Cubed and 1 company where EvoNexus has invested before Nex Cubed.
- Top Co-investors of Nex Cubed: 12 investors entered a company along with Nex Cubed. These include investors like Sway Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after Nex Cubed: A total of 9 investors have invested in Nex Cubed's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Johnson & Johnson Innovation (1 company) and Intuitive (1 company).
Recent News related to Nex Cubed
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Model Medicines Raises $4.1 Million to Discover and Advance Therapeutics Using its AI Drug Discovery PlatformModel Medicines•Nov 03, 2021•Model Medicines, 8VC, Irving Investors, ParticleX and 1 other
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Nex Cubed Partners with Government of Canada to Support Canadian Digital Health StartupsPR Newswire•Feb 11, 2021•Nex Cubed
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Endorsify Completes Funding RoundFinSMEs•Sep 16, 2020•Endorsify, Third Kind Venture Capital, Comcast, Nex Cubed and 2 others
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Nex Cubed partners with ESG to support digital health startupsBioSpectrum Asia•Aug 25, 2020•Nex Cubed
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Nex Cubed Selects Five Frontier Tech Companies for its 2020 Digital Health AcceleratorPR Newswire•Aug 04, 2020•Nex Cubed
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