Scimplify raises $25M to challenge China's grip on critical materials with AI

Indian startup Scimplify raised $25 million led by Hitachi Ventures at a $250 million valuation. Its AI-agent platform Scinode cuts specialty chemicals and materials delivery from 12–18 months to two, with annualized revenue reaching $200 million.

• $25M round at a $250M valuation, $80M raised in total
• Annualized revenue tripled to $200M, targeting $400M
• Material delivery cut from 12–18 months to two months
• About 90% of production is in India, with US and Japan expansion planned