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Roy Belak

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

CEO of Nexera Robotics.

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Nexera Robotics

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

Role
CEO
HQ
Vancouver, BC
Founded
2021
Status
Acquired by Locus Robotics
Disclosed raised
C$4.5M
Latest round
Venture round, Feb 27, 2025
Website
newswire.ca/news-releases/nexera-robotics-secures-4-5m-investment-to-scale-next-generation-robotic-grasping-technology-873413437.html

Investors: BDC Industrial Innovation Venture Fund

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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