# Apera AI

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/apera-ai

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
- Website: www.apera.ai/
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 28, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Founded in 2016 by CEO Sina Afrooze and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Apera AI focuses on robotic automation solutions. The company has undergone strategic development, solidifying its position in the robotics sector. Recently, Apera AI completed its only deal as part of its funding strategy. In May 2026, Apera AI raised venture funding from Zebra Ventures.

Apera AI specializes in advanced robotic automation solutions powered by its proprietary 4D Vision technology. The company's core product offerings include Apera Vue, a vision software designed for vision-guided robotics, and Forge Lab, an AI training and simulation environment aimed at enhancing the ease of deploying robotic vision systems. Apera Vue operates effectively in diverse lighting conditions, suitable for various tasks involving complex objects. This technology addresses challenges in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, medical devices, and metal fabrication, providing solutions for automated bin picking, robotic assembly, and sorting. Apera AI serves a global market, with clients including leading system integrators and manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Apera AI generates revenue primarily through B2B transactions, offering software licenses and support for its vision technologies. The revenue model includes subscription-based pricing for ongoing software access and updates, as well as one-time fees for software implementation and training services. Clients typically engage in partnerships, collaborating with Apera AI to integrate its vision systems into existing production lines or develop new automation cells. Apera Vue and Forge Lab are integral to transforming manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to the company's revenue streams.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 28, 2025 — BDC Capital, Flying Fish, J-Ventures, Lobby Capital

## Investors

- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Series A
- Flying Fish (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flying-fish) — Series A
- J-Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/j-ventures) — Series A
- Lobby Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lobby-capital) — Series A