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Apero raises USD 5M in Series A funding from Now Book It for its AI-powered restaurant reservation platform.

PRIVATEOct 08, 2026

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Series A

MontrealFood and BeverageArtificial IntelligenceHospitalityReservations

Investors

Valsoft Corporation Inc.Now Book It

Description

Apero, a Montreal-based AI-powered restaurant reservation platform, raised USD 5 million in Series A funding. The investment was led by Now Book It, a restaurant reservation technology company within Valsoft Corporation Inc., as part of the Valsoft Venture Program. The platform provides restaurants with tools for managing reservations, guest interactions, and includes a 24/7 AI receptionist capable of handling calls in English or French. Apero operates on a flat monthly subscription model with no per-reservation fees.

Company Information

Company

Apero

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

Apero is an AI-powered restaurant reservation platform designed specifically for the Québec hospitality market. The platform provides restaurants with tools to manage online reservations, live floor plans, waitlists, guest profiles, and automated communications. It features a 24/7 AI receptionist capable of handling phone calls in English or French, taking reservations, and answering common questions. Apero operates on a flat monthly subscription model without per-reservation or per-cover fees.

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