Vention
6 known investors
Vention offers an integrated platform combining modular hardware, cloud-based CAD/programming software, and AI-powered tools that lets manufacturers design, deploy, and operate factory-floor automation such as robot cells, palletizers, and conveyors. It serves enterprises, SMEs, integrators, and research labs across manufacturing industries, with pre-engineered turnkey applications and self-serve options.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
Founders & leadership
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Etienne LacroixinFounder & CEOEtienne Lacroix is the founder and CEO of Vention, a manufacturing automation platform serving manufacturers across many industries and countries. He previously spent five years at McKinsey & Company as an Associate Principal in its Operations and Product Development practices, and earlier held product management, product development, and supply chain roles at General Electric through its Technical Leadership Program; he holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the École de Technologie Supérieure.
Investors · 6
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$110M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Vention went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vention do?
- Vention offers an integrated platform combining modular hardware, cloud-based CAD/programming software, and AI-powered tools that lets manufacturers design, deploy, and operate factory-floor automation such as robot cells, palletizers, and conveyors. It serves enterprises, SMEs, integrators, and research labs across manufacturing industries, with pre-engineered turnkey applications and self-serve options.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
- Who founded Vention?
- Vention was founded by Etienne Lacroix.
- Who are Vention's investors?
- Vention's investors include Baukunst, NVentures, White Star Capital, Desjardins Capital, Fidelity Investments, MaRS.
- How much funding has Vention raised?
- Vention has disclosed $110M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.