# NextStep Interactive

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nextstep-interactive

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.nextstep.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 1, 2019)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

NextStep Interactive Inc. is a US-based company specializing in innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and tackle specific business challenges across various industries.Founded in 2018 in Seattle, US, NextStep Interactive Inc. develops software solutions focused on data management and customer engagement. The company has closed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round on January 26, 2023, securing USD 2.50 mn from investors including ETF@JFFLabs and Zoma Capital. The team includes co-founders Alex Rivas, Charissa Raynor, Chris Hedrick, Kanchana Chandrasena, and Laith Alaqra, with Chris Hedrick serving as the CEO.NextStep Interactive Inc. specializes in providing advanced software platforms and tools for data management, analytics, and customer engagement. Their offerings are designed to streamline processes and improve decision-making for mid-sized to large enterprises in sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.The company's revenue model is based on a combination of subscription services and one-time licensing fees. Clients typically enter into annual contracts with tiered pricing based on usage. Strategic partnerships with industry leaders further enhance their revenue stream by broadening market access and product capabilities.Following its acquisition by CareAcademy.co, Inc. in January 2023, NextStep Interactive Inc. intends to leverage recent funding to innovate new product offerings aimed at expanding its market presence. The focus will be on enhancing their software solutions to meet evolving customer needs, and strategically targeting growth in the North American and European markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 1, 2019, $3M — City Light Capital, Learn Capital, Frontier Angel Fund, JAZZ Venture Partners, SpringRock Ventures, SEI Ventures
- Seed, Oct 18, 2018, $3.1M — Learn Capital, JAZZ Venture Partners, SpringRock Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs

## Investors

- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Seed, Series A
- JAZZ Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jazz-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- SpringRock Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/springrock-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Pioneer Square Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-square-labs) — Seed
- City Light Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/city-light-capital) — Series A
- Frontier Angel Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/frontier-angel-fund) — Series A
- SEI Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sei-ventures) — Series A