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Bell Ventures

Corporate VC

Verdun · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Bell Ventures invests in companies aligned with Bell's core strategic areas: network, enterprise solutions, and media and data. It targets network technologies that strengthen Bell's wireless and fibre networks, next-generation enterprise and consumer solutions that build on Bell's 5G, fibre, and AI capabilities, and technologies that advance digital intelligence platforms and content distribution. The firm prioritizes opportunities where Bell's expertise and relationships can accelerate growth and deliver strategic benefits.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

HQ
Verdun, QC, CA
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
5

Team · 5 people

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Kate Whitelaw· Managing Director of Bell Ventures
Liz Liao· Senior Manager, Bell Venturesin
Curtis Millen· Executive Sponsor, Bell Venturesin
Hugo Laprés-Chartrand· Manager, Bell Ventures

What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Cleantech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Cybersecurity ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 5 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 12023 · 15 dated

Cohere Technologiescohere-technologies.comin𝕏Jan 2023✓ verified

Cohere Technologies develops software for mobile and wireless networks, including its Universal Spectrum Multiplier (USM) for 4G and 5G and Pulsone technology based on the Zak-OTFS waveform, aimed at Mobile Network Operators.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSanta Clara, US

Shlomo Rakib(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRon Bernal(Director)inKrishna Kolluri(Director)Chris Schaepe(Director)

Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Intel CapitalJuniperKoch Disruptive TechnologiesLongitude Capital+3 more

Photonicphotonic.cominMay 2026

Photonic is building a commercial-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer using a unique T-centre qubit technology and Entanglement First distributed architecture designed for unlimited scalability.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing

Stephanie Simmons(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersBCIInBC Investment Corp.Inovia CapitalYaletown PartnersMubadala Capital

Protexxaprotexxa.comin𝕏Jul 2024 · $7.2M

Protexxa Defender is a platform that continuously monitors organizations for cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, providing personalized recommendations to individuals and organization-wide insights to reduce attack surface.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Joseph L.(Managing Director of Global Consulting)

Co-investorsBKR CapitalGraphite VenturesSandpiper VenturesThe Firehood

Relativity Networksrelativitynetworks.aiinAug 2026 · $22M

Relativity Networks develops Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) optics that replace glass with air to move data nearly 50% faster, reducing latency over distance.

CleantechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareOrlando, US

Jason Eichenholz(Founder & CEO)inRodrigo Amezcua Correa(Co-founder & CTO)inChristopher Ryan Lubeck(Executive Officer)

BoardJonathan Taylor(Director)Adam Meyers(Director)

Co-investorsGOVO Venture PartnersRhapsody Venture Partners

Selector AIselector.aiin𝕏Jan 2025 · $33M

Selector builds an AI-driven observability platform that helps operations teams understand and manage complex infrastructure through natural language interaction and contextual intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSanta Clara, US

Kannan Kothandaraman(Founder)inNitin Kumar(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnsa CapitalAtlantic Bridge VenturesAzure Capital PartnersComcast VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURESTwo Bear Capital+2 more

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Bell Ventures made?
Bell Ventures has 5 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Bell Ventures focus on?
Bell Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, IoT, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Where is Bell Ventures located?
Bell Ventures is headquartered in Verdun, CA.

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