New York, February 12, 2026: Didero, a New York-based enterprise software startup focused on AI-driven procurement automation, has secured $30 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Chemistry and Headline, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund.
The fresh capital will accelerate product development and expand go-to-market efforts as manufacturers and distributors adopt Didero’s AI agents to streamline procurement operations, reduce manual workloads, and build more resilient global supply chains.
AI Agents Transforming Enterprise Procurement
Procurement teams today manage complex supplier networks, often juggling thousands of interactions across email threads, ERP systems, and spreadsheets. Much of this work remains manual, time-consuming, and prone to inefficiencies.
Didero addresses this challenge by deploying AI-powered agents that integrate directly into existing enterprise systems and communications channels. These agents develop contextual understanding of:
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Product catalogs
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Supplier pricing
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Procurement policies
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Historical order data
Within weeks of deployment, Didero’s AI agents begin executing core procurement workflows, including supplier communications, order tracking, and exception management.
According to Tim Spencer, Co-founder and CEO of Didero, traditional procurement tools were not designed for the pace and scale of modern global trade.
“Didero’s AI agents handle the operational layer of procurement, allowing teams to move away from repetitive manual tasks and focus on strategic decision-making,” Spencer said.
Backing from Leading Venture Investors
The Series A round underscores growing investor confidence in AI-native supply chain solutions.
Kristina Shen, Managing Partner at Chemistry, highlighted the operational impact of applying AI directly to procurement workflows, noting that Didero’s approach could become core infrastructure for companies navigating increasingly complex global trade environments.
Taylor Brandt, Partner at Headline, added that Didero’s rapid deployments and strong customer feedback distinguish it within the industrial AI landscape.
Cheryl Cheng, Managing Partner at M12, emphasized the strategic alignment with Microsoft’s enterprise ecosystem, particularly among manufacturing customers already running Microsoft-based supply chain and finance systems.
Accelerating AI Adoption in Manufacturing and Distribution
Didero’s integration-first approach makes it particularly attractive for large manufacturers and distributors seeking automation without significant system overhauls.
The company reports that it is currently embedded with more than 30 enterprise customers, helping them modernize procurement operations across complex supply chains.
Stephen Sharr, VP of Procurement, Logistics and Contract Manufacturing at Footprint, noted that Didero’s AI agents began executing mission-critical procurement tasks within weeks of deployment.
Expansion Plans and Product Roadmap
Following the Series A funding, Didero plans to:
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Expand engineering and product development teams
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Grow enterprise sales and customer success functions
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Accelerate go-to-market expansion
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Extend its platform beyond procurement into adjacent workflows such as sourcing and payments
As AI continues reshaping enterprise operations, procurement automation is emerging as a high-impact use case, particularly for industrial and manufacturing sectors.
The Rise of Agentic AI in Supply Chain Management
Didero operates within the fast-growing category of agentic AI, where autonomous AI systems execute tasks traditionally performed by humans.
With increasing supply chain complexity, rising operational costs, and demand for real-time visibility, AI-powered procurement platforms are becoming critical to enterprise resilience.
By embedding AI agents directly within existing systems rather than replacing them, Didero aims to reduce friction while delivering measurable efficiency gains.
About Didero
Founded in December 2023, Didero builds AI agents that automate enterprise procurement for manufacturers and distributors. The platform integrates into existing workflows to improve visibility, shorten order cycles, and reduce operational overhead across global supply chains.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape.