Apera AI, a leader in 4D Vision for industrial robotics, has announced a successful, oversubscribed Series A round, which includes a new investment from BDC Capital and increased participation from existing investors.
Amid rising demand for robotic automation in manufacturing, Apera AI is seeing nearly 3X YoY revenue growth and has a customer base including all six major North American automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and over 100 industrial manufacturers.
Apera AI expands its leadership with four new executives: Peter Brouwer as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Genèse Castonguay as Vice President of Marketing, Joseph Lee, CA as Chief Financial Officer, and Robert St-Jacques as Vice President of People. They bring experience in scaling high-growth tech companies in AI, automation, and enterprise software.
Apera AI’s patented 4D Vision platform combines 3D vision with AI—the “fourth dimension”—to give industrial robots human-like vision and advanced AI. This allows high-speed, precise tasks such as bin picking, de-racking, and complex assembly. Unlike traditional systems, 4D Vision adapts to shifting bins, varying lighting, worn grippers, and complex parts, enhancing robot speed, accuracy, and reliability in demanding industrial environments.
Apera AI’s ongoing 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.
How the funding will be used: The funding will boost growth, enabling more investment in talent, processes, and product innovation in 4D Vision technology for AI-powered robotics.
KEY QUOTES:
“At BDC, we hold a firm belief that hard tech investments in industrial innovation are pivotal in fueling economic expansion and addressing future opportunities. 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.”
Aditya Aggarwal, Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Venture Fund, BDC Capital
“This is an exciting time of growth at 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.”
Sina Afrooze, CEO and Founder of Apera AI
“Our customers aren’t just looking for tools—they’re looking for long-term partners who can scale with them. 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.”
Peter Brouwer
“AI is most powerful when it’s invisible. 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.”
Genèse Castonguay, VP of Marketing
“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. Apera AI is delivering not just a product, but a new standard for robotic vision in real-world manufacturing.”
Buddy Arnheim, Founding Partner at Lobby Capital
