Montréal-Based Vention Raises $110M Series D to Scale Physical AI for…

Team S · 2026-01-30T14:38:52.000Z

Montréal-based automation and robotics company Vention has raised $110 million in a Series D funding round, strengthening its position as a global player in physical AI-driven manufacturing solutions. The fresh capital will be used to enhance its AI-powered automation platform and expand its international footprint, particularly across Europe. The Series D round was led by Investissement Québec, with strong participation from Nvidia’s venture arm, Desjardins Capital, and Fidelity Investments Canada. The round was structured as a primarily equity-based investment, complemented by a small credit facility. With this raise, Vention’s total capital raised has crossed $300 million, while the company has achieved an annual run rate exceeding $100 million. Founded in 2016 by CEO Etienne Lacroix and CTO Max Windisch, Vention offers a self-serve manufacturing automation platform that combines engineering software with modular, plug-and-play hardware. Its physical AI technology enables robots and machines to better perceive environments and plan motion without requiring coding expertise, allowing factories to design and deploy complete automated systems efficiently. Vention’s platform is already deployed in more than 4,000 factories worldwide, serving major industrial clients such as Boeing, L’Oreal, and Lockheed Martin. The company currently employs around 330 people, with the majority of its customers based in the United States, followed by Europe and Canada. Looking ahead, Vention plans to accelerate research in physical AI, introduce advanced software features, and expand its European operations, building on its existing presence in Germany. As industrial automation adoption continues to grow globally, Vention aims to address productivity gaps and enable faster deployment of robotics across manufacturing sectors.

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