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NECTAR SOCIAL RAISES $30M IN SERIES A FROM MENLO

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SAT, MAY 16, 2026

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AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social secured $30 million in Series A funding led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund. The round marks a significant capital injection for the marketing operating system.

Nectar Social announced the funding Thursday, with Menlo Ventures and Anthology Fund—a fund created alongside AI safety company Anthropic—leading the round. The platform positions itself as a marketing operating system powered by AI capabilities. The funding will support product development and market expansion as the company competes in the growing marketing automation and AI-driven tools space. Anthology Fund's involvement signals interest from investors focused on AI applications and safety. Menlo Ventures has backed numerous enterprise and consumer tech companies, expanding its portfolio into the marketing technology sector with this investment. The raise comes as marketing teams increasingly adopt AI-powered solutions for campaign management, content creation, and analytics. Nectar Social joins a competitive landscape of marketing platforms integrating generative AI features to streamline workflows and improve performance.

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