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- AI Artificial Intelligence Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: AIVC; OTC: ESIFF) is a Vancouver-based investment holding company founded in February 2010 that focuses on venture capital, private equity, and venture debt investments in early-stage companies, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector; it provides seed, startup, growth capital, debt, and equity financing through instruments such as convertible debentures while typically seeking minority stakes, board seats, or observation rights in portfolio companies with capital requirements between CAD 0.25 million and CAD 2 million and asset-to-revenue ratios below 40%. The firm targets emerging AI technologies alongside sectors including consumer health care products, medical devices, nutraceuticals, nutritional products, business services, logistics, education, and training, with operations centered in Canada and investments primarily in North American startups driving AI innovation across healthcare, transportation, and other industries. In July 2023, the company rebranded from ESG Global Impact Capital Inc. to AI Artificial Intelligence Ventures Inc., marking a strategic shift toward prioritizing AI-focused investments; during the year ended August 31, 2024, it continued deploying capital into strategic portfolio holdings amid favorable market conditions for unrealized gains on investments, with headquarters located at 1000-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.