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Vantora secures over $100 million in funding from Silversmith Capital Partners to expand AI-native operating companies within industrial enterprises.

PRIVATESep 16, 2026

Amount Raised

$100 Million

Round Type

Venture

Santa MonicaArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

Silversmith Capital Partners

Description

Vantora has raised more than $100 million from Silversmith Capital Partners, marking its first outside capital raise. This investment will support Vantora's growth phase, aiding in corporate partnerships and development of its data ontology product. Additionally, Vantora will focus on hiring talent in AI and commercial roles. Founded in 2022, Vantora has remained profitable under founder John Kuolt.

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Company Information

Company

Vantora

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

About

Vantora, formerly known as UP.Labs, is a profitable and founder-led company that focuses on building AI-native operating companies within industrial enterprises. Founded in 2022 by John Kuolt, it specializes in the development of data ontology products. Vantora emphasizes growth through corporate partnerships and talent acquisition in AI and commercial roles.

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