Vancouver’s Nexera Robotics, a leader in advanced robotic grasping, has raised $4.5 million in its latest investment round, with backing from prominent investors, including BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund.
The funding marks a major step in Nexera’s efforts to revolutionize automation across industries through its proprietary grasping solution, NeuraGrasp.
NeuraGrasp is designed to tackle one of automation’s biggest challenges: enabling robots to reliably handle diverse items in dynamic environments. The company’s technology combines compliant grasping methods with sophisticated AI and perception systems, allowing for unparalleled precision and adaptability in robotic handling.
“The robotics industry is at a critical inflection point, where the demand for flexible automation solutions has never been greater,” said Roy Belak, CEO of Nexera Robotics. “We believe the developing commercial relationship with global system integrators validates our technology’s potential and will accelerate our ability to bring transformative solutions to the global market.”
BDC Capital sees Nexera’s work as a major advancement in automation. “Nexera’s innovative approach to robotic grasping represents a significant leap forward in automation capabilities,” said Aditya Aggarwal, Managing Partner of BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. “Their technology aligns perfectly with the future of pick-and-place robots, and we believe it has the potential to transform how many industries will approach robotic handling challenges.”
The investment will support Nexera’s growth strategy, including expanding R&D efforts and strengthening global partnerships with system integrators and robotic picking solutions providers. With its technology already adopted across various industries, Nexera continues to position itself as a key player in the future of automation.
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