MONTREAL, October 25, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Bell today announced the launch of Bell Ventures, its corporate venture capital initiative to foster the development of early stage and growth companies that leverage the power of Bell’s networks to drive growth and the adoption of advanced technology solutions to advance
“We are excited to introduce Bell Ventures and support companies developing innovative technology solutions that make the most of our 5G and fiber networks. There are many companies Canada, and around the world who can benefit from Bell’s investment, expertise and access to technology. As the largest communications company in Canadawe have the opportunity to support growth and innovation in Canada.”
– Mirko BibicPresident and Chief Executive Officer, BCE and Bell Canada
Bell Ventures builds on Bell’s history of innovation and investment and is a natural extension of Bell’s goal of connecting Canadians to each other and to the world. Bell Ventures will invest in young and growing companies that offer advanced technology solutions that will further differentiate Bell’s 5G and fiber networks deliver solutions for its customers, in the areas of network security, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, telematics, clean technology (clean tech), augmented / virtual reality (AR/VR) and metaverse, among others.
Companies in which Bell Ventures invests benefit from Bell’s managerial and technological expertise and can leverage Bell’s network resources and strategic relationships to develop use cases and accelerate market adoption. Bell Ventures’ recent investments include AST SpaceMobile, Metaverse Mind Lab, Sanctuary AI, Tiny Mileand Grand Studios.
Bell Ventures is managed by Curtis Millen, Head of Bell Ventures and Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Treasurer, Bell. To learn more about Bell Ventures and the team, please visit: BCE.ca/bellventures.
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