Bell Ventures
Quebecbce.ca
Overview
Bell Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of BCE Inc. that invests in early-stage and growth companies. It focuses on businesses that can utilize Bell's 5G and fibre networks. Key investment areas include network security, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, telematics, clean technology, augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), the metaverse, enterprise solutions, media, and data. The firm provides portfolio companies with access to Bell's management, technological expertise, network assets, and strategic relationships.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
bce.caInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photonic Systems, Inc. | May 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Photonic Inc | May 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Novaworks | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Selector | Nov 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Cohere Technologies | Jan 2023 | Series D Extension | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.