Startup studio Vantora raises $100M to focus on physical AI

UP.Labs, a startup studio that specializes in building new companies for industrial corporations, has rebranded as Vantora and announced a $100 million funding round. The company operates by partnering with large industrial firms to identify market gaps and launch new, independent startups to address them. With this fresh capital, Vantora is shifting its strategic focus toward the emerging field of physical AI, which involves integrating artificial intelligence into hardware and industrial machinery. By applying AI to robotics, automation, and physical infrastructure, Vantora aims to modernize industrial operations. The company plans to use the investment to scale its internal team and accelerate the development of its portfolio companies, positioning itself as a key player in the intersection of venture building and industrial technology.