Didero Raises $30M, Sophia Space Partners for AI in Space, and Xinghaitu Secures 1 Billion Yuan - Industrial AI Weekly #42
February 19, 2026 -
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In recent developments, Didero, a New York-based software company, has raised $30 million in Series A funding to enhance AI agents for automating procurement tasks. This funding round saw participation from Chemistry, Headline, and M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund. Meanwhile, Sophia Space Inc. and Outpost Technologies Corporation are collaborating to test AI in orbit, focusing on how Sophia's Tile orbital compute platform can improve manufacturing processes in space.
ROBOROAD, a Korean startup, has secured seed funding to develop AI-powered robots for road maintenance, with support from Seoul Techno Holdings, BNK Venture Investment, and BDC Accelerator. In China, Xinghaitu has raised 1 billion yuan in Series B funding to expand its AI robotics into intelligent manufacturing, logistics, and commercial services by 2026. Additionally, Infosys and Anthropic have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI solutions for regulated industries, focusing on automation and compliance.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
In recent developments, Didero, a New York-based software company, has raised $30 million in Series A funding to enhance AI agents for automating procurement tasks. This funding round saw participation from Chemistry, Headline, and M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund. Meanwhile, Sophia Space Inc. and Outpost Technologies Corporation are collaborating to test AI in orbit, focusing on how Sophia's Tile orbital compute platform can improve manufacturing processes in space.
ROBOROAD, a Korean startup, has secured seed funding to develop AI-powered robots for road maintenance, with support from Seoul Techno Holdings, BNK Venture Investment, and BDC Accelerator. In China, Xinghaitu has raised 1 billion yuan in Series B funding to expand its AI robotics into intelligent manufacturing, logistics, and commercial services by 2026. Additionally, Infosys and Anthropic have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI solutions for regulated industries, focusing on automation and compliance.
Didero Raises $30M to Enhance Procurement with AI
New York-based software company Didero has secured $30 million in Series A funding to advance its AI agents for automating procurement tasks, with backing from investors including Chemistry, Headline, and M12. Read more
Sophia Space and Outpost Technologies Partner for AI in Space
Sophia Space Inc. and Outpost Technologies Corporation have announced a partnership to explore on-orbit AI computing and manufacturing. The collaboration aims to evaluate how Sophia's Tile orbital compute platform can enhance manufacturing processes in space. Read more
ROBOROAD Secures Funding for AI Road Maintenance Robots
ROBOROAD, a Korean startup, has received seed funding to develop AI-powered robots for road maintenance. The funding includes contributions from Seoul Techno Holdings, BNK Venture Investment, and BDC Accelerator, along with government support through the TIPS program. Read more
Xinghaitu Raises 1 Billion Yuan for AI Robotics
The Chinese startup Xinghaitu has raised 1 billion yuan in a Series B funding round, increasing its valuation to over 10 billion yuan. The company aims to expand its focus to intelligent manufacturing, logistics, and commercial services by 2026. Read more
conmeet Raises €1.3 Million to Innovate Construction
German AI startup conmeet has secured €1.3 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-enabled platform for the construction industry. Read more
Infosys and Anthropic Partner for AI in Regulated Industries
On February 17, 2026, Infosys and Anthropic announced a strategic collaboration to develop AI solutions for sectors like telecommunications and financial services, focusing on automation and compliance. Read more
Sitegeist Raises €4M for AI Concrete Renovation Robots
Sitegeist has secured €4M in pre-seed funding to develop AI-enabled robots for concrete renovation, addressing labor shortages in Europe's construction industry. Read more
Knorr-Bremse Partners with AWS for AI in Brake Software
Knorr-Bremse is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to enhance AI-driven brake control software development, aiming for significant productivity improvements. Read more
Cognizant Expands AI Partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Cognizant has announced an expansion of its partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, focusing on transforming the logistics company's core applications and infrastructure through AI-driven efficiencies. Read more
Sifted Unveils SiftedAI Copilot for Logistics
On February 17, 2026, Sifted introduced SiftedAI Copilot, an AI platform aimed at helping parcel shippers optimize logistics through cost management and performance monitoring. Read more
FYLD Raises £32 Million to Boost AI Worksite Safety
FYLD has secured £32 million in Series B funding led by Energy Impact Partners to enhance its AI-powered platform aimed at improving safety and efficiency in high-risk fieldwork sectors. Read more
Certivo Raises $4M for AI Compliance Automation
New York-based startup Certivo has secured $4 million in seed funding to develop an AI-native compliance system for global supply chains, with Suffolk Technologies leading the investment. Read more
Datasea Announces Breakthrough in Semiconductor Tech
Datasea Inc. has announced a breakthrough in ultrasonic-enhanced nanoscale precision control technology, which aims to improve semiconductor manufacturing. The technology is currently in the research and validation stage. Read more
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