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CADDI RAISES $114M AT $1.2B VALUATION

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TUE, SEP 15, 2026

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CADDi, an AI software maker for manufacturers, secured $114 million in Series D funding at a $1.2 billion valuation. The round represents a 155% increase from the startup's $470 million valuation in 2025.

CADDi provides AI tools that help manufacturers organize and leverage engineering and production data. The funding round reflects growing demand for AI solutions in industrial sectors seeking to streamline operations and unlock value from existing datasets. The valuation jump from $470 million to $1.2 billion in less than a year signals investor confidence in the AI-for-manufacturing market. CADDi competes in a growing space where companies aim to digitize and automate data management across engineering workflows and factory floors. The Series D brings total funding into the startup and positions it for expanded product development and market penetration. Manufacturing remains a key focus area for enterprise AI investment, with companies prioritizing solutions that integrate with existing systems and improve decision-making through better data utilization.

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