BTV Invests in Kanvas Co.'s Vapetelligence Technology Platform

Sep.08.2022
BTV Invests in Kanvas Co.'s Vapetelligence Technology Platform
BAT's Btomorrow Ventures invests in Kanvas Co. to commercialize their Vapetelligence technology platform for safer vaporizers.

Btomorrow Ventures (BTV), the corporate venture capital arm of BAT, has invested an undisclosed amount in Kanvas Co., a developer of patented electronic evaporator technology solutions.


This investment will facilitate the research, development, and growth required to commercialize Kanvas' proprietary Vapetelligence technology platform, and further enable the scalability of their products designed to promote device safety in the global electronic vaporizer and regulated market.


Kanvas CEO Andy Fathollahi stated in a press release that the company is pleased to partner with BTV as strategic investors in order to commercialize their unique IP portfolio and technology platform. They will focus on their patented temperature control and dosing technology and hardware to provide secure and controlled delivery systems for brands.


Kanvas' innovative approach will serve as a catalyst for brands to integrate higher quality software and intelligent chip technology, enabling better and safer consumer experiences.


BTV is delighted to support Kanvas. With its innovative product proposal, strong management team, and strategic partnership with BAT, we believe the company is ready to succeed. We welcome Kanvas to BTV's investment portfolio," said BTV Investment Director Lukasz Garbowski.


Kanvas possesses a diverse portfolio of patents in technology, software, and hardware products, offering a comprehensive set of high-quality solutions for brands in the electronic delivery of CBD, cannabis, and nicotine.


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