Vention
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Montreal, Canada · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vention: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $251.5M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
see investors →
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Vention is a Montreal-based company behind the world's only AI-powered full-stack manufacturing automation platform, unifying hardware, software, and Physical AI into one seamless experience. Founded in 2016 by Etienne Lacroix and Max Windisch, Vention serves over 4,000 factories and has deployed 25,000+ machines worldwide across automotive, aerospace, logistics, and consumer goods. Its platform includes MachineBuilder (3D CAD), MachineLogic (code-free programming), and the MachineMotion controller, enabling manufacturers to design, program, deploy, and operate automation equipment in days rather than months.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Broad public reach with 59.3M video views. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Vention.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Co-founder
Founding Team
no longer at company
no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Vention x FANUCMay 28, 2021
MOST RECENT · Vention x FANUC · 2021-05-28 · with FANUC · OPERATING · Vention x Universal Robots · 2021-05-28 · with Universal Robots · OPERATING · Vention x OnRobot · 2021-05-28 · with OnRobot · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Vention?
Vention is a Montreal-based company behind the world's only AI-powered full-stack manufacturing automation platform, unifying hardware, software, and Physical AI into one seamless experience. Founded in 2016 by Etienne Lacroix and Max Windisch, Vention serves over 4,000 factories and has deployed 25,000+ machines worldwide across automotive, aerospace, logistics, and consumer goods. Its platform includes MachineBuilder (3D CAD), MachineLogic (code-free programming), and the MachineMotion controller, enabling manufacturers to design, program, deploy, and operate automation equipment in days rather than months.
What does Vention make?
Vention has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Manufacturing Automation Platform (Vention builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Vention publicly traded?
No. Vention is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Vention?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Vention building in the same form factors include Savoye, Ambi Robotics, DENSO Corporation, FANUC Corporation.
Who is the CEO of Vention?
Etienne Lacroix is the ceo of Vention, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Vention?
Vention is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $252M in disclosed funding.
Where is Vention headquartered?
Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
How much funding has Vention raised?
Vention has raised approximately $252M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Vention?
Vention is privately held and venture-backed ($252M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Vention operate robots?
Vention operates 2 verified deployments, including at Canada, USA, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Vention deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Vention deployments on record at sites including Canada, USA, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Vention a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Vention ranks in roughly the top 3% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Vention founded?
Vention was founded in 2016.
Is Vention safe?
Vention has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.