Bentley Ventures | NXT Activate
◆ Fund Size
$100M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Backing early-stage software companies building transformative applications for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors, supporting both open standards and proprietary platform development.
◆ About Bentley Ventures
NXT Activate is a developer-focused accelerator backed by Bentley Ventures and Bentley Systems for early-stage startups building software for architecture, engineering, construction, and the broader built and natural environment. It provides capital, platform integration, mentorship, and user validation, with up to $200,000 invested per startup in exchange for a fixed equity stake.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee | Chief Operating Officer at Bentley Systems | Senior | |
| Martyn Day | Director of NXT BLD and Publisher of AEC Magazine | Senior | |
| Tom Kurke | Head of Bentley iTwin Ventures | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does NXT Activate invest in?
NXT Activate invests in Enterprise Software and Construction Tech at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Which geographies does NXT Activate focus on?
NXT Activate focuses on Global, and is headquartered in United States.
What is NXT Activate's typical check size?
NXT Activate typically writes checks of $0M to $0.2M.