Now Book It Invests $5M in AI-Powered Restaurant Platform Apero

MONTRÉAL, QC, October 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Now Book It, a restaurant reservation technology company within Valsoft Corporation Inc., has made a significant investment in Apero, an AI-powered restaurant reservation platform tailored for the Québec market. The company has committed $5 million in a Series A funding round to support the growth and development of Apero, which is designed to streamline restaurant operations and enhance guest communication.

Apero combines reservation management, table allocation, and automated guest communication into a single platform, making it easier for Québec restaurants to handle reservations and guest interactions. The platform supports both French and English, catering to the bilingual nature of the Québec market. It offers a flat monthly subscription model, eliminating per-reservation or per-cover fees, which allows restaurants to grow their booking volume without incurring additional costs.

One of the key features of Apero is its 24/7 AI receptionist. This AI assistant can handle incoming calls in both English and French, manage reservations, and answer common questions about the restaurant. It can also capture important details such as allergies and special occasions, and confirm reservations via text. By integrating directly with the reservation system, Apero ensures that phone bookings and digital bookings are managed from a single source of truth, reducing administrative burdens for restaurant staff.

The platform also includes tools for managing waitlists, guest profiles, and group and event bookings. It allows restaurant teams to control their guest relationships and data, ensuring that they remain in control of their operations. Apero's design focuses on simplicity and ease of use, making it an ideal solution for independent restaurants and restaurant groups in Québec.

Now Book It, established in 2015, has been providing reservation and guest management technology to thousands of hospitality venues across multiple international markets, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The investment in Apero expands Now Book It's restaurant technology ecosystem, offering a product specifically designed for the Québec market.

With this investment, Apero aims to help restaurants capture more demand without adding administrative work to the dining room. The platform's AI capabilities are integrated directly into restaurant operations, automating repetitive guest interactions and allowing staff to focus on providing excellent service. By combining reservation and guest management tools, Apero provides a comprehensive solution for Québec restaurants looking to improve their operational efficiency and guest experience.