# NextWork

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nextwork

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Wellington, New Zealand
- Website: www.nextwork.org
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 4, 2026)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2021 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, NextWork provides cloud computing courses to individuals. In March 2026, NextWork raised USD 4.45 million in seed funding led by Shakti Capital, with participation Cake Ventures, GD1, Blackbird, Icehouse Ventures and Phase One Ventures.

The company offers AWS certification courses to help individuals switch careers and upskill effectively. Their website emphasises a desire to improve upon existing online learning platforms, suggesting a focus on user engagement and effectiveness.

The company will use the March 2026 funding to expand in the US, establish its Austin headquarters, and invest in engineering and growth to scale the platform and drive adoption.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 4, 2026, $4.5M — Blackbird, Icehouse Ventures, GD1, Cake Ventures, Shakti Capital, Phase One Ventures

## Investors

- Blackbird (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackbird) — Seed
- Icehouse Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icehouse-ventures) — Seed
- GD1 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gd1) — Seed
- Cake Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cake-ventures) — Seed
- Shakti Capital — Seed
- Phase One Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/phase-one-ventures) — Seed