Build Ventures
Build Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, focused on providing early-stage capital to technology companies in Atlantic Canada. The firm is dedicated to helping passionate founders build strong businesses and emphasizes investments in startups at various stages, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A. The firm has a notable investment portfolio that includes companies such as TrojAI, 3DBioFibR, and TalemAI. Build Ventures aims to support high-quality founders and standout technology companies in the region, with its investment strategy managed by Patrick Keefe and
Investing activity
Build Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Musical AI (Seed, $4.5M, Jan 2026).
Build Ventures most often invests alongside Heavybit and BDC Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Build Ventures
What AI companies has Build Ventures invested in?
Build Ventures's AI investments include Musical AI. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Build Ventures based?
Build Ventures is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What stage does Build Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Build Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does Build Ventures co-invest with?
Build Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Heavybit (1 deal) and BDC Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach Build Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Build Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Build Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.