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Apera AI, a leader in 4D Vision for industrial robotic automation, announced on July 28, 2025, the closing of an oversubscribed Series A financing round led by BDC Capital, with increased participation from Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures, and J-Ventures. Alongside the funding, Apera AI has appointed four new executives to strengthen its leadership team, positioning the company for rapid expansion in the automotive, Tier 1 supplier, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Apera AI closes oversubscribed Series A funding on July 28, 2025.
Investors: BDC Capital, Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures, J-Ventures.
New executives: Peter Brouwer (SVP Global Sales), Genèse Castonguay (VP Marketing), Joseph Lee (CFO), Robert St-Jacques (VP People).
Serves all six major North American automotive OEMs and 100+ industrial manufacturers.
Nearly 3X year-over-year revenue growth driven by 4D Vision technology.
More details at www.apera.ai.
The Series A funding will accelerate Apera AI’s growth, supporting investments in talent, processes, and innovation in its patented 4D Vision technology. “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. “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.” Apera AI’s customer base includes all six major North American automotive OEMs, their Tier 1 suppliers, and over 100 industrial manufacturers, with nearly 3X year-over-year revenue growth.
To support its expansion, Apera AI welcomed four new executives:
Peter Brouwer, SVP of Global Sales: Brings experience scaling global sales for tech firms, with plans to double the sales team and open a Detroit office in fall 2025.
Genèse Castonguay, VP of Marketing: Previously led marketing for high-growth automation firms, focusing on making AI accessible to manufacturers.
Joseph Lee, CA, CFO: Offers financial expertise from enterprise software companies to drive fiscal discipline and growth.
Robert St-Jacques, VP of People: Brings HR leadership from AI and tech sectors to build a high-performance global team.
“This is an exciting time of growth at Apera AI,” said Sina Afrooze, CEO and Founder. “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.”
Apera AI’s 4D Vision platform integrates 3D vision with AI—the “fourth dimension”—enabling robots to achieve human-like perception for tasks like bin picking, de-racking, and complex assembly. Unlike traditional 3D vision systems, it adapts to dynamic conditions such as shifting bins, varying lighting, worn grippers, and complex geometries, delivering unmatched speed, accuracy, and reliability. The platform’s no-code tools, AI-powered calibration, and real-time diagnostics simplify deployment and enhance operational uptime. “AI is most powerful when it’s invisible,” said Castonguay. “Manufacturers shouldn’t have to think about machine learning—Apera AI lets engineers focus on production, uptime, and performance.”
With global demand for intelligent automation surging, Apera AI’s solutions are transforming manufacturing. The company’s partner-centric approach ensures deployments align with production goals, delivering measurable ROI. “Apera AI is delivering not just a product, but a new standard for robotic vision in real-world manufacturing,” said Buddy Arnheim, Founding Partner at Lobby Capital. Apera AI’s recent demos at Automate 2024 and partnerships with FANUC America and ABB Robotics highlight its growing influence. The new Detroit office will strengthen ties with North American automotive clients, while the expanded team will drive innovation across Europe and beyond.
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.
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