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Vantora, Formerly UP.Labs, Raises $100M to Build Proprietary Physical AI Startups for Corporate Partners

Vantora, the startup builder previously known as UP.Labs, has raised $100 million from Silversmith Capital Partners in its first outside investment, alongside rebranding and shifting its business model. The firm continues building startups for corporate partners including Porsche, Alaska Airlines,…

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  1. 2026-09-21 15:07 · AI Insider
    Vantora, Formerly UP.Labs, Raises $100M to Build Proprietary Physical AI Startups for Corporate Partners

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