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Nexera Robotics

Nexera Robotics is a robotics and physical AI company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It raised a C$4.5M venture round in February 2025 from BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. It was acquired by Locus Robotics in May 2026.

NeuraGrasp, an AI-driven robotic grasping end-effector combining computer vision, onboard sensing and a compliant soft membrane for item-picking robots.

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Founded
2021
HQ
Vancouver, BC
Category
Robotics/Physical AI
Status
Acquired by Locus Robotics
Disclosed raised
C$4.5M

Funding history

RoundDateAmountInvestors
Venture roundFeb 27, 2025 C$4.5MBDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund. Described as the company's latest investment round; $4.5M in the release with currency unstated, recorded as CAD; BDC Capital Industrial Innovation Venture Fund participated, lead not stated; proceeds for R&D and market expansion

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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