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Updated from source·Oct 18, 2026, 08:31 UTC
On September 16, 2026, US-based Vantora (formerly UP.Labs) raised over USD 100 million in its first external growth financing from Silversmith Capital Partners, at a valuation of about USD 200 million. Founded by John Kuolt, the company builds physical-AI and autonomy businesses with industrial enterprises.