CADDi Manufacturing AI Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation After $114 Million Series D Round

CADDi AI has raised $114 million at a $1.2 billion valuation, pushing its manufacturing software into a bigger global market for industrial AI.

CADDi AI has raised $114 million in a Series D funding round, lifting the manufacturing technology startup’s valuation to $1.2 billion. The new funding more than doubles the $470 million valuation CADDi reported in March 2025 and takes its total funding to $234 million.

Eight new and existing investors participated, including Moore Strategic Ventures, Coreline Ventures, Toyota-backed Woven Capital and Recruit Holdings’ HR Tech Fund. Existing investors Atomico, Globis Capital Partners and JPS Growth also joined the round.

Why is manufacturing becoming AI’s next billion-dollar battleground?

Founded in 2017, CADDi began with software that helped manufacturers find duplicate or similar parts by analyzing technical drawings and company databases. Its platform could also surface defect information, helping companies decide whether to reuse stock or work with suppliers.

The company has since expanded into a broader Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence platform. CADDi Explorer organizes data from CAD files, ERP systems and other business tools, while CADDi Agent helps companies assess parts, design changes and quality impacts.

CADDi has also introduced workflow products such as Design Review, which uses past manufacturing problems to identify potential issues in new drawings and CAD models.

Can AI capture knowledge that companies never bothered to document?

That is one of CADDi’s central arguments. CEO and cofounder Yushiro Kato says more than 80% of manufacturing process knowledge often remains inside the heads of experienced employees rather than company systems. CADDi’s AI manufacturing software is designed to capture and structure that expertise.

Kato said CADDi now serves customers in 22 countries, with North America a major expansion focus. The company has about 900 employees, compared with 600 in early 2025.

The new CADDi funding will support product expansion, manufacturing-specific AI models, hiring and international growth. The company wants its software to understand specialized data, including 3D CAD files and 2D drawings.

But can software move physical manufacturing as fast as digital AI?

CADDi argues that the physical economy remains a major constraint on AI-driven productivity. The company aims to accelerate physical innovation tenfold by 2035, including cutting automotive development timelines dramatically.

The ambition is striking, but adoption may depend less on algorithms than on people. Kato identifies change management as a major obstacle, with CADDi employing more than 100 customer-success staff to help manufacturers change established workflows.

CADDi AI’s latest funding shows how industrial software is moving beyond automation toward deeper engineering intelligence. By combining proprietary manufacturing data with AI, the company is targeting costly delays and knowledge gaps. Business Honor asks Can CADDi turn factory expertise into a scalable digital advantage?

 FAQs     

What is CADDi AI?

CADDi AI is manufacturing software that organizes engineering and production data and uses AI to support manufacturing decisions.

How much did CADDi raise?

CADDi raised $114 million in its Series D funding round.

What is CADDi’s valuation?

The latest CADDi valuation is $1.2 billion, more than double its reported valuation in March 2025.

What will CADDi use the funding for?

The company plans to expand products, develop manufacturing-specific AI models, hire staff and grow internationally.

What does CADDi’s AI manufacturing software do?

It analyzes data such as technical drawings, CAD files and business records to help manufacturers manage parts, design reviews and engineering workflows.