Apero Secures $5M Series A Investment

Apero, a Montréal-based restaurant technology company specializing in AI-powered reservation and guest communication software, has received a $5 million Series A investment from Now Book It, a restaurant technology company within Valsoft Corporation. Announced on October 7, 2026, the investment will support the continued development and expansion of Apero's restaurant reservation platform, built specifically for Québec's hospitality industry.

The investment represents an important milestone in Apero's mission to help independent restaurants and multi-location hospitality groups manage reservations, automate guest communications and build stronger customer relationships.

Our vision is to build a restaurant growth platform that combines powerful technology with simplicity, predictable pricing and a strong understanding of local operators' needs.

Now Book It Invests $5 Million in Apero Through the Valsoft Venture Program

Now Book It is an international restaurant reservation and guest management technology provider founded in 2015. The company serves thousands of hospitality venues across multiple markets, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Its $5 million Series A investment in Apero is part of the Valsoft Venture Program, an initiative supporting the development of new artificial intelligence software companies within the Valsoft ecosystem.

The investment brings together Now Book It's international hospitality technology expertise and Apero's focus on the Québec restaurant market.

This combination will help support Apero's development as an AI-powered restaurant reservation and communication platform.

Why AI-Powered Restaurant Reservations Matter

Restaurants operate in an environment where timing is critical.

During peak dining hours, staff members are often occupied seating guests, coordinating tables, answering questions and delivering excellent service.

Meanwhile, the phone continues to ring.

When an incoming call goes unanswered, a restaurant may miss an opportunity to secure a reservation.

Apero addresses this challenge through a 24/7 bilingual AI receptionist directly connected to the restaurant's reservation system.

The AI receptionist can answer calls in French and English, check real-time availability, create reservations, handle booking changes and cancellations, answer common guest questions and send confirmation messages by text.

Because the AI receptionist works directly with the reservation platform, telephone and online bookings are managed in the same system.

The result is a more connected guest experience and fewer repetitive administrative tasks for restaurant teams.

Apero: An AI-Powered Restaurant Growth Platform

Apero goes beyond traditional restaurant reservation management.

The platform combines online bookings, interactive floor plans, waitlist management, guest profiles, automated confirmations, two-way guest communications, group reservations and event management.

It is designed to help restaurants simplify daily operations while maintaining direct relationships with their customers.

One of Apero's defining features is its flat monthly subscription model with no per-reservation or per-cover fees.

This means that increasing reservation volume does not increase the software bill based on the number of guests served.

Unlike consumer restaurant marketplaces, Apero does not promote competing restaurants to an establishment's own customers.

Restaurant operators maintain control over their customer relationships and guest data.

Our goal is to provide technology that supports restaurant growth without introducing unnecessary costs or complexity.

Built in Montréal, Designed for Québec Restaurants

Apero was developed with the specific needs of Québec restaurants in mind.

Bilingual operations, local support, straightforward pricing and efficient reservation management are important requirements in Québec's hospitality market.

Apero supports both French and English and is designed for independent restaurants as well as multi-location restaurant groups.

The investment from Now Book It, supported by the broader Valsoft ecosystem, will help Apero continue developing its technology and expanding its presence in Québec.

Our mission is to make advanced restaurant technology accessible to businesses of different sizes while helping owners and managers spend more time focused on hospitality.

Apero's $5M Funding Announcement Featured Across Financial News Platforms

The investment announcement was distributed across several business, financial and technology news platforms.

Valsoft Corporation published an article highlighting how Apero's AI-powered receptionist addresses unanswered restaurant phone calls during busy service periods.

​Read Valsoft's article on Apero and AI-powered restaurant reservations​

The official investment announcement was also distributed through ACCESS Newswire and appeared on the financial news platforms of The Globe and Mail and Morningstar.

​Read the announcement on The Globe and Mail​

​Read the announcement on Morningstar​

The announcement introduces Apero to a broader international audience interested in restaurant technology, artificial intelligence and hospitality software.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apero's Series A Investment

How much funding did Apero raise?

Apero received a $5 million Series A investment from Now Book It, announced on October 7, 2026.

Who invested in Apero?

Now Book It, an international restaurant reservation technology provider and part of Valsoft Corporation's portfolio, made the investment through the Valsoft Venture Program initiative.

What does Apero do?

Apero is a Montréal-based AI-powered restaurant reservation and guest communication platform. It combines online reservations, table management, waitlists, customer profiles and a bilingual 24/7 AI receptionist into one system.

How will Apero use the investment?

The investment will support the continued development and expansion of Apero's restaurant reservation and communication technology, with a particular focus on the Québec hospitality market.

Does Apero charge per reservation?

No. Apero offers a flat monthly subscription with no per-reservation or per-cover fees, allowing restaurants to grow their booking volume without transaction-based reservation charges.

Discover Apero: Restaurant Technology Built for Growth

At Apero, we believe restaurant technology should simplify operations, strengthen customer relationships and help hospitality businesses grow.

With the support of Now Book It and the Valsoft ecosystem, we are excited to continue building a platform designed around the real needs of restaurant operators.

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The Apero Team: AI-powered restaurant reservations, guest communication and growth technology.