Apera AI Secures Series A Financing and Welcomes Four New Executives to Fuel Rapid Expansion

New investment from BDC's investment arm, BDC Capital, Lobby Capital, Flying Fish, and J-Ventures will accelerate Apera AI's growth across international automotive, Tier 1 supplier, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

VANCOUVER, BC, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apera AI, the leader in 4D Vision for industrial robotic automation, today announced the closing of an over-subscribed Series A financing round. The round includes a significant new investment from BDC's investment arm, BDC Capital, Canada's most active venture capital investor, alongside increased participation from existing investors Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures, and J-Ventures. The capital will accelerate Apera AI's rapid growth, enabling further investment in people, processes, and product innovation in 4D Vision technology for AI-powered robotic automation.

New funding comes amid surging demand for robotic automation across global manufacturing. Apera AI is already experiencing nearly 3X year-over-year revenue growth and has established a strong customer base that includes all six major North American automotive OEMs, their Tier 1 suppliers, and more than 100 industrial manufacturers.

"At BDC, we hold a firm belief that hard tech investments in industrial innovation are pivotal in fueling economic expansion and addressing future opportunities," said Aditya Aggarwal, Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, BDC Capital. "We see 4D Vision as transformative innovation for vision-guided robotics to unlock industrial manufacturing automation. The world's top automotive manufacturers and dozens of global industrial companies already rely on Apera AI's technology. We're thrilled to invest in their future, and help create another Canadian champion."

As part of its expansion strategy, Apera AI has strengthened its executive leadership team with four new appointments. Peter Brouwer joins as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Genèse Castonguay has been appointed Vice President of Marketing, Joseph Lee, CA joins as Chief Financial Officer, and Robert St-Jacques assumes the role of Vice President of People. Each brings extensive experience scaling high-growth technology companies across AI, automation, and enterprise software.

"This is an exciting time of growth at Apera AI," said Sina Afrooze, CEO and Founder of Apera AI. "Our 4D Vision technology is solving robotic automation challenges that were previously impossible by unleashing the true power of AI for real-world manufacturing. With this infusion of capital and a world-class leadership team, we're scaling our ability to serve the most advanced manufacturers in the world."

Solving Complex Automation Challenges with 4D Vision

Apera AI's patented 4D Vision platform combines cutting-edge 3D vision with AI—the "fourth dimension"—to give industrial robots human-like vision and advanced artificial intelligence. This enables high-speed, precise performance in applications such as bin picking, de-racking, and complex assembly. Unlike traditional 3D vision systems that often falter in real-world manufacturing, Apera AI's 4D Vision is powered by AI and enables robots to adapt to shifting bins, changing lighting conditions, worn grippers, and complex part geometry—unlocking robot speed, accuracy, and reliability in the most demanding industrial settings.

"Our customers aren't just looking for tools—they're looking for long-term partners who can scale with them," said Brouwer, SVP of Global Sales. "Apera AI is uniquely positioned with the right technology, expertise, and now capital to meet that need. We're doubling our sales team and opening a new office in Detroit this fall to be even closer to our customers in North America's manufacturing heartland."

Making AI Invisible: No-Code Artificial Intelligence for the Factory Floor

Apera AI's ongoing product innovation focuses on making advanced automation accessible. Recent releases include no-code setup tools, AI-powered calibration, and real-time diagnostics—all designed to minimize deployment time and maximize operational reliability.

"AI is most powerful when it's invisible," said Castonguay, VP of Marketing. "Manufacturers shouldn't have to think about machine learning—Apera AI let's engineers focus on production, uptime, and performance. Our mission is to make vision-guided robotic automation radically more accessible."

Built for Manufacturers, Backed by Experts

With a growing team across North America and Europe, Apera AI has built a reputation for delivering outstanding engineering support, reliable deployments, and measurable ROI. The company's partner-centric approach ensures that every deployment is aligned with production goals and delivers long-term value.

"With global demand for intelligent automation at an all-time high, Apera AI's Series A round marks a pivotal moment for the company—and a major leap forward for the industry," said Buddy Arnheim, Founding Partner at Lobby Capital. "Apera AI is delivering not just a product, but a new standard for robotic vision in real-world manufacturing."

About Apera AI Inc.

The pioneer in 4D vision for robotic automation, Apera AI 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. To learn more, visit www.apera.ai.

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