Uno Platform, a Montreal-based open-source developer productivity platform, announced a $3.5M CAD seed funding round on August 12, 2025, bringing total investment to $6.5M CAD. The round, led by AQC Capital and Desjardins Capital, includes participation from Microsoft’s Scott Hanselman.
Uno Platform raises $3.5M CAD in seed funding, totaling $6.5M CAD.
Led by AQC Capital, Desjardins Capital, with Scott Hanselman as an angel investor.
Funds to accelerate Uno Platform Studio and Hot Design visual designer.
Supports cross-platform .NET apps for Mobile, Web, Desktop, and Embedded.
Trusted by Toyota, Microsoft, and Trade Zero for enterprise applications.
Upcoming generative AI features to enhance developer workflows.
Uno Platform enables developers to build single-codebase .NET applications across Mobile, Web, Desktop, and Embedded platforms. Trusted by enterprises like Toyota and Microsoft, it is becoming the go-to solution for cross-platform development. The funding will enhance Uno Platform Studio, featuring the patent-pending Hot Design tool, which boosts productivity by up to 10x through real-time UI editing.
Francois Tanguay, CEO of Uno Platform, stated, “This funding helps us push our mission further. We’re delivering visual and soon AI-powered tools that let .NET developers move faster and build better, enterprise-ready applications which are easy to maintain.”
The investment, supported by Canadian investors, underscores Uno Platform’s role in the Canadian tech ecosystem. Scott Hanselman, Microsoft VP Developer Community, added, “I’ve followed Uno Platform’s impressive momentum for years - consistently inspired by their innovation in the .NET ecosystem and the vibrant, inclusive community they’ve fostered.”
Uno Platform Studio’s Hot Design allows developers to pause and edit application UI in real time, streamlining development. Upcoming generative AI features will further enhance workflows, avoiding issues with throwaway code common in current AI tools, positioning Uno Platform as a leader in developer productivity.
With over 100 million downloads and 300+ open-source contributors, Uno Platform is transforming cross-platform .NET development. The funding will support team expansion in Montreal and strategic partnerships, reinforcing its global reach and innovation in enterprise software.
Uno Platform’s $3.5M CAD seed round marks a pivotal step in advancing AI-driven tools and visual design for .NET developers, solidifying its leadership in cross-platform application development.
Uno Platform is an open-source, enterprise developer productivity platform for building single-codebase .NET applications that run on Mobile, Web, Desktop and Embedded platforms. Trusted by global organizations including Toyota, Microsoft and Trade Zero, Uno Platform helps developers ship enterprise-grade applications faster using familiar tools and languages. With cutting-edge features like real-time visual editing and Generative AI-assisted workflows, Uno Platform delivers the most productive path to building cross-platform applications in .NET.
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