<p><span class="legendSpanClass">MONTREAL</span>, <span class="legendSpanClass">Feb. 21, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Mecademic Inc., a leader in compact, high-precision industrial robotics, has raised $21 million CAD (approx. $15.3 million USD). This investment was led by Investissement Qu&eacute;bec (IQ), with additional participation from Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).</p>  <div id="prni_dvprnejpg1a60left" dir="ltr" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%">   <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2915969/Mecademic_Industrial_Robotics_Mecademic_Secures_Strategic_Fundin.jpg?p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img id="prnejpg1a60left" title="Mecademic Management (L to R): Philippe Beaulieu, CEO; Eric Boutet, VP R&amp;D; Jonathan Coulombe, CTO; Philippe Jacome, COO; David Mass&eacute;, CFO." src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2915969/Mecademic_Industrial_Robotics_Mecademic_Secures_Strategic_Fundin.jpg?p=medium600" alt="Mecademic Management (L to R): Philippe Beaulieu, CEO; Eric Boutet, VP R&amp;D; Jonathan Coulombe, CTO; Philippe Jacome, COO; David Mass&eacute;, CFO." align="middle" /></a>   <br />   <span>Mecademic Management (L to R): Philippe Beaulieu, CEO; Eric Boutet, VP R&amp;D; Jonathan Coulombe, CTO; Philippe Jacome, COO; David Mass&eacute;, CFO.</span>  </div>  <p><b>Strategic Growth and Global Reach</b></p>  <p>&quot;We are entering a period of rapid growth for automation,&quot; said Philippe&nbsp;Beaulieu, CEO of Mecademic. &quot;This funding allows us to expand our product line, strengthen our global presence, and continue leading in micro-automation. We are proud to support the world's most prestigious brands wherever they operate.&quot;</p>  <p>The capital will drive product innovation and international scaling, while also funding a new headquarters to meet surging global demand. This expansion follows a period of robust performance, during which Mecademic has consistently outpaced the industry average. The company plans to leverage this momentum by investing heavily in the U.S., European, and Asia-Pacific markets.</p>  <p><b>Precision Automation for High-Tech Sectors</b></p>  <p>&quot;Mecademic is a key Quebec-based leader in precision automation,&quot; said Bicha Ngo, President and CEO of Investissement Qu&eacute;bec. &quot;Our investment supports their international expansion, helps scale production, and strengthens their governance as they enter this next growth phase.&quot;</p>  <p>Demand for Mecademic's micro-automation solutions is rising in sectors like electronics, optics, medical devices, and biotechnology. Its ultra-compact robotic arms allow manufacturers and labs to integrate high-speed, precise automation into confined spaces where traditional robots cannot fit.</p>  <p><b>Strengthened Leadership</b>&nbsp;</p>  <p>Since 2022, Mecademic has transitioned into a growth-focused global organization. Governance has been reinforced with the appointment of Dominique Jodoin as Chairman of the Board and David Mass&eacute; as CFO, who brings extensive strategic finance experience. The founding team continues to lead core operations:</p>  <ul type="disc">   <li><b>Jonathan Coulombe (CTO):</b> Technological innovation.</li>   <li><b>&Eacute;ric Boutet (VP R&amp;D):</b> Product development.</li>   <li><b>Philippe Jacome (COO):</b> Global operations.</li>   <li><b>Ilian Bonev:</b> Senior robotics advisor.</li>  </ul>  <p><b>About Mecademic</b></p>  <p>Based in Montreal, Canada, Mecademic designs and builds the world's most compact and precise industrial robots. With an open architecture and standard-compliant design, Mecademic's robotic arms enable manufacturers and machine builders to automate complex processes in tight spaces without sacrificing performance or reliability.</p>  <p><a href="mailto:marketing@mecademic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0000FF">marketing@mecademic.com</a></p>  <div id="prni_dvprnejpg325eleft" dir="ltr" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%">   <a href="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2915970/Mecademic_Industrial_Robotics_Mecademic_Secures_Strategic_Fundin.jpg?p=medium600" target="_blank" style="color: #0000FF"><img id="prnejpg325eleft" title="Mecademic Industrial Robotics" src="https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2915970/Mecademic_Industrial_Robotics_Mecademic_Secures_Strategic_Fundin.jpg?p=medium600" alt="Mecademic Industrial Robotics" align="middle" /></a>   <br />   <span>Mecademic Industrial Robotics</span>  </div>  <p>&nbsp;</p>