| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2019 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Sector | Edtech |
| Total raised | $12M (Warburg Pincus, 2013–2018) |
| Collapse type | Slow Death |
| Founder | Gastón Remy |
NextU
"Warburg Pincus-backed LatAm online education platform shut down after six years and $12M without cracking B2B-to-consumer EdTech economics"
Years-long decline before final shutdown
Key Events Timeline
NextU built online professional and tech education programs in Argentina and Colombia, targeting adult learners looking to upskill for the job market.
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