Build Ventures

Build Ventures is a Halifax-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies across Atlantic Canada. Founded in 2013, it focuses on sectors such as information technology, clean technology, life sciences, and life sciences tools and services, investing after the seed round to help founders build scalable businesses in large markets. Typical investments range from CAD 1 million to CAD 5 million, with initial commitments of CAD 0.5 million to CAD 2 million. The firm brings operational and investment experience to assist founders in navigating growth, team development, and product-market fit within the Atlantic Canadian ecosystem.

Rob Barbara

General Partner

Patrick Keefe

Partner and Founder

Past deals in Motorcycles

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2024
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2022
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.

Potential Motors

Seed Round in 2020
Potential Motors Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions that enhance the safety and performance of vehicles through artificial intelligence and computer vision. The company has developed RallyAI, a platform designed to optimize vehicle control by analyzing both off-road and on-road terrain in real-time using various camera systems. This technology allows vehicles to adapt their traction and suspension settings dynamically, improving overall performance and efficiency. Potential Motors collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across several sectors, including motorcycles, powersports, defense, and automotive, to trial and refine its innovative solutions. Based in Hanwell, Canada, the company is committed to advancing vehicle capabilities in a variety of challenging environments.
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