Didero
Category: AI in Supply Chain / Logistics
An AI-powered platform that deploys autonomous agents to automate end-to-end procurement and supply chain workflows for manufacturing enterprises. Didero was founded in 2023. The company is led by Tom Petit. Based in New York, USA. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $37.0M. Latest round: Series A (Feb 2026). Key investors include ["Chemistry VC","Headline","M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)","Index Ventures","First Round Capital"].
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $37.0M
Value proposition
Transforms procurement from a manual 'system of record' into an autonomous 'system of action' by using AI agents to handle repetitive tasks like RFQs, supplier follow-ups, and data entry, reducing operational overhead and lead times.
Products and solutions
["Autonomous Procurement Agents (Agentic Autopilot)","Automated RFQ & Purchase Order Management","Supplier Communication & Negotiation Interface","AI-Driven Supply Chain Visibility Dashboard","Covalent AI Data Extraction Engine (Integrated via acquisition)"]
Unique value
Didero moves beyond simple automation by using 'Agentic AI' that can navigate unstructured data (emails, PDFs) and legacy ERP systems to perform tasks independently, rather than just providing a dashboard for human users.
Target customer
Mid-market and enterprise manufacturing companies, procurement departments, and global supply chain managers.
Industries served
["Manufacturing","Logistics & Supply Chain","Industrial Goods","Enterprise Software"]
Technology advantage
Proprietary 'autonomous operational layer' that integrates directly with existing workflows; enhanced by the acquisition of Covalent AI to process complex supply chain documentation with high accuracy.
How they differentiate
Didero utilizes 'Agentic AI' to move beyond standard dashboards, creating an autonomous operational layer that handles unstructured data like emails and PDFs to execute procurement tasks directly in legacy ERP systems.
Main competitors
["Arkestro","Pactum","Zip"]
Key partnerships
["M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund) - Strategic investor","Chemistry VC & Index Ventures","Major ERP providers (Integrations with SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite)","Covalent AI (Strategic acquisition for technical IP)"]
Notable customers
["Mid-market manufacturing enterprises","Global supply chain managers"]
Major milestones
["Raised $7M Seed round in July 2024","Acquired Covalent AI in July 2025 to enhance data extraction capabilities","Secured $30M Series A in February 2026 to scale agentic autopilot features"]
Growth metrics
Reached $1.5M ARR as of 2025; expanded team to 11-50 employees.
Market positioning
Specialized AI challenger for mid-market and enterprise manufacturing procurement.
Geographic focus
North America and Global Supply Chain hubs
Patents and IP
No specific registered patents disclosed; relies on proprietary agentic logic and fine-tuned LLM workflows for procurement-specific tasks.
About Tom Petit
Tom Petit is a second-time founder with a deep background in data science and fintech. He previously co-founded Landis, a Sequoia-backed real estate fintech company that raised over $200M. Prior to Landis, he held senior data science roles at Airbnb and HelloFresh, where he focused on growth and operational efficiency. He began his career as a strategy consultant at Cairneagle Associates.
Official website: https://www.didero.ai