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suppliers mapped across 150 countries

“ One of the best things about having amazing investors around the table is that they’ re investing in some of the most cutting-edge technology and so we get to learn from each other,” explains Sruti.

AI that strengthens relationships, not replaces them One of the most common misconceptions about AI-powered sourcing is that it aims to cut humans out of the loop. Valdera takes the opposite position.

“ The chemicals industry is a relationships-based industry,” Sruti says.“ No one is going to make a million-dollar purchase on a fully automated platform, and there should not be an appetite for that. Business trust matters too much. Valdera does not remove the relationship between buyers and suppliers. We strengthen it by freeing both sides from manual work so they can invest their time in what actually builds lasting partnerships.”

This philosophy extends to how the platform handles market intelligence. Valdera provides procurement teams with real-time insights on supplier

capabilities, pricing trends and geopolitical risk factors, giving them the information they need to make strategic decisions rather than reactive ones. When tariffs shift, trade routes change, or a key supplier faces disruption, Valdera helps teams respond with data rather than scramble with phone calls.

A collaborative approach to product development Valdera’ s approach to building its platform is deeply collaborative. Customers are not just users. They are active partners in shaping the product roadmap. The company works directly

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