# Valdera

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/valdera

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.valdera.com
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 6, 2024)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2020 by COO Dheev Arulmani and CEO Sruti Arulmani, Valdera, Inc., a.k.a. Valdera operates as a software company that focuses on providing an AI-powered sourcing platform that provides tools for discovering and engaging suppliers of chemicals and raw materials. In October 2024, Valdera, Inc. raised USD 15 million in a Series A funding led by Index Ventures, with participation from Susa Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, BoxGroup, and SAP. 

Valdera is a sourcing platform designed for the chemical and raw materials industries. The platform connects buyers with vetted suppliers across various global markets, providing access to materials without the need for manual supplier discovery. Valdera leverages artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning to streamline supplier qualification, discovery, and engagement. The platform is not a distributor but acts as a smart intermediary, helping companies in industries such as automotive, beauty, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals to source materials at scale. Valdera offers global market insights, helping companies diversify their supply chains and optimize procurement.

The company plans to use its proceeds from October 2024 funding to expand operations and invest in new product development.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 6, 2024, $15M — Index Ventures, SAP, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, BoxGroup, Susa Ventures

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series A
- SAP — Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Series A
- Susa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/susa-ventures) — Series A