Uno Platform, a Montréal-based AI software startup, has raised $3.5 million in convertible note financing to expand its enterprise-focused “pragmatic vibe coding” tools.
The round was led by AQC Capital, with participation from Desjardins Capital, Oliva Capital, and over a dozen angels via Anges Québec, including Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman.
The funding brings Uno Platform’s total financing to $6.5 million.
AI-assisted coding without the ‘black box’
Vibe coding — directing AI to write code from natural language prompts — has gained traction, but most consumer tools lack enterprise-level transparency. Uno Platform’s approach lets developers:
- Build mobile, web, and desktop apps via drag-and-drop visual design
- See 100% of AI-generated code for compliance and security
- Make real-time design tweaks that instantly update the underlying code
The company’s Hot Design feature is patent-pending and designed to align with strict enterprise security protocols.
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From open source to enterprise SaaS
Initially built at Montréal tech firm Nventive, the firm became open source in 2018 and has since attracted 300+ contributors. In May 2025, the company launched a paid enterprise edition with additional features, sold on a per-user subscription basis.
Current clients include Jean-Coutu, Cineplex, and iA Financial.
Growth plans
The new funding will support:
- Expanding the Uno Platform Studio product
- Executing its go-to-market strategy
- Hiring at least 10 more staff in Montréal (currently ~20 employees)
CEO François Tanguay said the team was “super happy” with the local investor ecosystem, though US expansion is a possibility for future fundraising.
