Valdera

Valdera is a sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials. Its technology is built to help companies find the specialized inputs and formulations they need to develop sustainable and branded products, replacing slow, manual sourcing work with a faster, more structured process for identifying materials and suppliers.

The platform centers on connecting buyers with qualified suppliers. When a buyer launches a request, Valdera works to surface the right suppliers for the requested material and to generate multiple high-quality quotes. This includes convening supplier engagement around buyer-initiated Requests for Quotes (RFQs), covering everything from confirming material availability to facilitating communication on product specifications, samples and delivery terms.

Valdera’s work spans specialty chemicals and raw materials. The company describes itself as an AI-native sourcing platform, and it emphasizes applying market knowledge to supply market assessments—identifying appropriate suppliers for specific chemicals and raw materials based on technical documentation such as TDS, SDS and COA. Its teams validate the quality and accuracy of quotes and supplier-submitted data to support buyers.

The company works with Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers, beauty brands and chemical companies. Its stated customers are manufacturers that need to source specialized materials efficiently so they can build products at scale and deliver them to consumers worldwide.

Valdera was launched in November 2020, according to company data published by Dealroom. Seedtable reports that the company raised a $15 million Series A round in October 2024. Valdera describes itself as a fast-growing company that hires talented, hardworking people who excel in high-performance environments.

On culture, Valdera says its team is made up of ambitious, results-driven individuals. It describes an environment where exceptional people take on meaningful challenges, collaborate with top minds in the industry, and see the direct impact of their work. The company positions itself as fast-paced, with ideas expected to drive real change.

Valdera says it is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. It states that it welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.