Vention, the Montreal‑based industrial‑automation platform, has closed a $110 million Series D round led by NVIDIA and other investors. The capital will accelerate Vention’s physical‑AI suite, expand its enterprise go‑to‑market effort, deepen its end‑to‑end stack, and fund European expansion, pushing annual revenue past the CAD 100 million threshold. The funding also brings total capital raised to over $300 million, positioning Vention for rapid scaling and broader market adoption.
Funding Overview and Strategic Objectives
The Series D financing is organized around four strategic playbooks designed to scale Vention’s “physical AI” platform globally.
Enterprise Go‑to‑Market Expansion
Vention will intensify its focus on large manufacturers, a segment that already contributes roughly 40 % of revenue. The company targets firms with annual sales exceeding $1 billion, offering turnkey automation solutions that eliminate the “spaghetti code” of legacy integrator‑driven systems.
Commercializing Physical‑AI Research
Building on its partnership with NVIDIA, Vention will launch new AI‑driven products that combine motion‑control, vision‑AI, and cloud connectivity. These innovations aim to broaden the capabilities of the physical‑AI platform and accelerate time‑to‑value for customers.
Deepening the End‑to‑End Tech Stack
Vention’s stack spans hardware design, simulation, cloud‑based ordering, digital‑twin deployment, and a tele‑operation layer. The company plans to invest in deeper capabilities across each layer, reinforcing its claim of offering the “broadest industrial tech stack.”
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Geographic Expansion into Europe
The new capital will fund Vention’s entry into key European manufacturing hubs, where demand for rapid, software‑centric automation is rising as firms reshore production.
Zero‑Shot Automation Platform
At the core of Vention’s growth is the Zero‑Shot Automation platform, which merges pre‑engineered hardware, cloud connectivity, and AI‑driven software tools. Recent releases include:
- An automated configuration tool that streamlines machine setup.
- An AI assistant that helps users define specifications.
- A robotic‑programming co‑pilot for rapid code generation.
- A suite of AI‑powered robotic applications for diverse use cases.
These tools reduce automation project timelines from months to days, positioning Vention as a bridge between traditional integration‑heavy automation and modern, software‑first approaches.
Industry Impact of Physical AI
Physical AI—where artificial intelligence and robotics converge—is reshaping manufacturing by delivering flexibility and cost efficiency. Vention’s portfolio of pre‑engineered applications enables rapid deployment, meeting the market’s shift toward integrated, AI‑enhanced solutions.
Implications for Manufacturers
By moving integration activities onto an online platform and providing AI‑assisted design and programming, Vention lowers the barrier to automation for mid‑size and large manufacturers. This democratization can accelerate robotics adoption on the factory floor, especially for firms lacking deep automation expertise.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Vention will scale its AI‑driven tools, deepen its collaboration with NVIDIA, and establish a foothold in European manufacturing centers. Success in these areas will cement Vention’s role as a central player where AI and robotics intersect to redefine modern manufacturing.
