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CubeNexus

Techstars '24

Columbus, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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CubeNexus builds a spatial-temporal data layer that unifies sensor, asset, and operational geospatial and time-series data across a company's existing warehouse and GIS systems. It targets enterprise analytics and industrial software teams in sensor-heavy domains such as aviation and oil & gas.

Also known as CubeNexus

Founders & leadership

CubeNexus was founded in 2024 by Steven Brandt.

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Steven BrandtCo-Founder & CEOSteven Brandt previously worked as an investment and operations associate at Beyond Capital Ventures (2022–2024), conducting due diligence and portfolio management for venture investments in India and Africa, and held an acquisition and procurement role in the U.S. Air Force across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and an MSc in International Business Administration from SOAS University of London.

Investors · 5

Also in the syndicate · 1

46 VClead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Company profile

researched Sep 2026

CubeNexus is a spatial data intelligence company developing data-structuring software that organizes complex, disparate spatial datasets. Its software categorizes and labels data into time-united locations using a proprietary datum intended to preserve accuracy and scalability, allowing customers to unify and analyze spatial and temporal data and support decision-making.

The company positions its product as AI-powered infrastructure that helps machines and operators understand and interact with the 3D, spatiotemporal world. It is also testing an all-sensor navigation system designed for GPS-independent 3D positioning based on its proprietary spatial analysis. Reported focus sectors for adoption and integrations include energy, aviation and defense.

Founding story

CubeNexus was founded in 2024 by CEO Steven Brandt and CTO Adam Gobbo.

Traction

Backed by Techstars, The University of Tulsa's Hurricane Ventures, 46 VC and TitletownTech; team size reported at 1-10 employees.

Latest developments

Following its June 2025 pre-seed round, the company stated plans to grow its technical team and drive adoption and integrations across energy, aviation and defense, while testing a GPS-independent all-sensor navigation capability.

▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history

Market position

An early-stage, pre-seed spatial data intelligence company operating in the analytics and enterprise software categories.

Technology

The platform structures complex datasets by categorizing and labeling them into time-united locations using a proprietary datum aimed at accuracy and scalability. The company describes AI-powered infrastructure for 3D, spatiotemporal analysis, and is testing an all-sensor navigation system for GPS-independent 3D positioning derived from its proprietary spatial analysis.

Go-to-market

Organizations working with complex spatial and sensor datasets, with stated sector focus on energy, aviation and defense.

Geography

Listed locations include Tulsa, Oklahoma (Cherry Street) and Columbus, Ohio, United States.

History

Founded in 2024, the company is associated with Techstars and with The University of Tulsa's Hurricane Ventures, which announced an investment in the company. In June 2025 it was reported to have raised a $650,000 pre-seed round led by 46 VC with participation from TitletownTech, with proceeds directed toward growing the technical team and expanding integrations.

Compiled by commissioned research from 4 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Employee countJan 20251-10
Funding stageJan 2025Pre-Seed
HeadcountAug 20264

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Timeline · 2

launches, deals, and filings
Jun 2025
CubeNexus raises $650K pre-seed led by 46 VC

CubeNexus raised $650,000 in pre-seed funding led by 46 VC with participation from TitletownTech, to grow its technical team and expand integrations across sectors including energy and aviation.

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Jan 2025
Hurricane Ventures invests in CubeNexus

The University of Tulsa and its Hurricane Ventures fund announced a startup investment in CubeNexus, described as a platform that unites and analyzes disparate and complex spatial datasets, alongside an investment in Lyceum AI.

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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does CubeNexus do?
CubeNexus builds spatial data intelligence infrastructure for 3D, spatiotemporal analysis across complex sensor and geospatial datasets.
Who founded CubeNexus?
CubeNexus was founded by Steven Brandt in 2024.
Who are CubeNexus's investors?
CubeNexus's investors include FortySix Venture Capital, Hurricane Ventures, Techstars, TitletownTech.
Where is CubeNexus headquartered?
CubeNexus is headquartered in Columbus, US.