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Founders / Etienne Lacroix

Etienne Lacroix

Co-founder/CEO of Vention.

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Vention

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

Role
Co-founder/CEO
HQ
Montréal, QC
Founded
2016
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$370.2M
Latest round
Series D, Jan 27, 2026

Co-founders: Max Windisch

Investors: Investissement Québec, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Georgian, Bain Capital Ventures, White Star Capital, Bolt, Real Ventures, NVentures (Nvidia), and 6 more

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Data as of September 29, 2026.

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