What is Vention?
Vention is at the forefront of industrial automation, offering an AI-powered full-stack platform that seamlessly integrates hardware, software, and physical AI. The company empowers businesses globally to design, program, deploy, and operate automation solutions rapidly through its extensive manufacturing community and global footprint. Vention's unique approach, termed Zero-Shot Automation, combines intelligent software with modular hardware to deliver automation that functions effectively from the outset, accelerating the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.
How much funding has Vention raised?
Vention has raised a total of $136.8M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$13.5M
Series B
$28.3M
Series C
$95M
Series A (2019): $13.5M with participation from Bolt Innovation Management, Bain Capital Ventures, White Star Capital, and Real Ventures
Series B (2020): $28.3M led by White Star Capital, Georgian, and Bain Capital Ventures
Series C (2022): $95M supported by Bolt Ventures, Georgian, Fidelity Investment Canada ULC, White Star Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures
Key Investors in Vention
White Star Capital
White Star Capital is a global multi-stage technology investment platform that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to build ambitious international businesses. With a presence in major cities like New York, London, and Singapore, the firm focuses on venture investing at the Series A and B stages, as well as in digital assets and blockchain-enabled companies. Their team, equipped with extensive entrepreneurial and operational experience, supports founders in scaling their companies globally. White Star Capital aims to help reshape industries and drive innovation across transformative sectors.
Georgian
Georgian is a growth-stage investment firm that partners with B2B software and AI companies, providing capital, strategic guidance, and technical expertise to help businesses scale and innovate. The firm supports technology companies through data-driven insights, operational collaboration, and deep experience in artificial intelligence, software development, and product growth.
Bain Capital Ventures
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the worlds leading private investment firms. The firm is committed to creating lasting impact for its investors, teams, portfolio businesses, and the communities in which it operates. As a private partnership, Bain Capital leads with conviction and fosters a culture of collaborationadvantages that drive innovation in investment strategies, unlock opportunities, and enable the creation of exceptional outcomes. Bain Capital's global platform invests across five core focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Within these areas, the firm applies deep sector expertise and broad capabilities. Its Special Situations team specializes in capital solutions that offer companies flexible funding tailored to their specific needs, supported by robust operational, strategic, and financial value-add services. The firm operates from 24 offices across four continents, with a team of more than 1,850 employees and approximately $185 billion in assets under management.
What's next for Vention?
The substantial enterprise-level funding Vention has garnered, particularly the recent major strategic investment, signals a strong trajectory for scaling its innovative industrial automation platform. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its AI capabilities and hardware-software integration, enabling broader market penetration and the expansion of its global manufacturing community. Vention is poised to continue its leadership in transforming how businesses approach automation, driving efficiency and innovation across industries.
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