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Vention

Manufacturing automation platform; FANUC/Teradyne physical-AI partnerships.

vention.io
Founded
2016
HQ
Montréal, QC
Category
Robotics/Physical AI
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$369.7M

Funding history

RoundDateAmountInvestors
Series DJan 27, 2026 US$110MInvestissement Québec (lead); NVentures (Nvidia), Desjardins Capital, Fidelity
UndisclosedOct 10, 2023 US$15MFonds de solidarité FTQ (lead). Follow-on from an existing investor; the release does not say whether it was primary.
Series CMay 10, 2022 US$95MGeorgian (lead); Fidelity, White Star Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Bolt. Fidelity participated through Fidelity Investments Canada funds.
Series BJun 2, 2020 C$38MGeorgian (lead); Bain Capital Ventures, White Star Capital
Series AJan 15, 2019 C$17MBain Capital Ventures (lead); White Star Capital, Bolt, Real Ventures
SeedJan 16, 2018 C$3.5MWhite Star Capital (lead); Bolt, Real Ventures, Louis Têtu, Jon Stevenson, Rob Stevens. Sources give no currency; CAD per Canadian coverage.
Pre-seedFeb 22, 2017 UndisclosedBolt and Real Ventures (co-leads); Jon Stevenson, Rob Stevens. Announced with the beta launch; amount not disclosed.

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BDC Growth Venture Fund

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Sources

Data as of September 26, 2026. Suggest a correction