On July 28, 2025, Apera AI announced the successful closing of its over-subscribed Series A financing round led by BDC’s investment arm, BDC Capital, with additional investments from existing investors Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures and J-Ventures. Amid surging demand for robotic automation across global manufacturing, this new funding will propel Apera AI’s continued growth by way of further investment in people, processes and product innovation in 4D Vision technology for AI-powered robotic automation.
Apera AI, based in Vancouver, B.C., makes factories more productive by empowering robots with human-like vision and advanced artificial intelligence, dramatically increasing speed and accuracy. Its patented 4D Vision system unlocks factory performance, enabling automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other industrial manufacturers to achieve unmatched levels of productivity, quality and cost savings.
BDC Capital, headquartered in Montréal, Q.C., offers a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, growth and business transition capital and growth equity.
Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP advised Apera AI with a team consisting of Mark Longo, Jacques Du Plessis, Ian Nelson and Rebecca Garner (Emerging and High Growth Companies).
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