Valdera

We are a sourcing platform for chemicals, ingredients, and raw materials. Our technology helps companies find specialized inputs and formulations for manufacturing products. We provide an AI-powered sourcing and procurement platform that works for both buyers and suppliers. For buyers, we connect them with suppliers, help find exact materials, diversify supply chains, and reduce costs. For suppliers, we act as a sales tool, delivering inbound RFQs from global buyers and helping them fulfill orders.

We use AI, data science, and machine learning to automate supplier discovery, qualification, and engagement. Our focus is specifically on chemicals and raw materials, not generic SKUs. We match buyers with qualified, best-fit suppliers globally, distinguishing us from a distributor or a typical marketplace.

We partner with CPG manufacturers, Fortune 500 industrial manufacturers, and companies in the beauty industry. Our platform serves a wide range of sectors, including laundry & cleaning, chemical manufacturing, food & beverage, beauty, pharma, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, automotive, fragrances, semiconductors, water treatment, construction & building, nutrition & health, personal care, and printing & packaging.

Our platform includes over 400,000 suppliers and supports over 1.7 million unique chemistries (CAS Numbers).

Our mission is to transform supply chains, sourcing, and procurement. We aim to automate supply chains from the first request and build lasting relationships between buyers and suppliers, creating a thriving ecosystem.

A core value for us is ‘Chemistry with a conscience.’ This means we design our platform to help customers manage their environmental impact, including factors like packaging and shipping. We also support the creation of products that are made quickly, sustainably, and to a high quality.

We are a team of 11-50 employees and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. We look for driven individuals who are passionate about technology and global supply chains to help us build our procurement sourcing platform.

We offer remote work, with office spaces in San Francisco and New York. We also organize annual retreats and other chances for in-person team interactions.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, with support available for dependents. We provide competitive compensation, pre-IPO equity with a 4-year vest and a 1-year cliff, and a 401(k) with Traditional & ROTH investment options. You’ll receive a monthly wellness bonus for gym memberships, athletic equipment, or massages, and a free One Medical account for on-demand, virtual primary care appointments. Our benefits also include generous and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, parental leave policies, and 11 company-paid holidays. Remote working opportunities are available, alongside office spaces in San Francisco and New York, and we organize annual company retreats with other opportunities for in-person gatherings throughout the year.