Tokyo-based CADDi announced a Series D of about 17.7 billion yen (roughly $121M) on September 15, 2026, with backers including Salesforce Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Woven Capital. Its AI platform links engineering drawings, specs, and procurement data for manufacturers.
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Japan's CADDi raises ~$121M Series D for manufacturing procurement AI
Why this matters for founders
Hardware and manufacturing founders can use platforms like CADDi to digitize drawings and supplier data, cutting sourcing time; the raise signals strong investor appetite for vertical manufacturing AI.
Source: Tech Startups
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