Build Ventures
Overview
Build Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is focused on early stage technology companies across the Atlantic region. Build Ventures I closed in 2013 and Build Ventures II closed in 2019. They are looking to work with passionate founders who are committed to building great companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DBioFibR Inc. | Jun 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Arcturus | May 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| trophi.ai | May 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Talem AI | Feb 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| SmartSkin Technologies | Jan 2014 | Series A | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Build Ventures based?
Build Ventures is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
When was Build Ventures founded?
Build Ventures was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Build Ventures have?
Build Ventures has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Build Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include 3DBioFibR Inc., Arcturus, trophi.ai, Talem AI, SmartSkin Technologies.
What was Build Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Build Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in 3DBioFibR Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Build Ventures focus on?
Build Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Build Ventures focus on?
Build Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Build Ventures's AUM?
Build Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.