Breaking Tech: Feb 13 (5 stories)
Friday, 13 Feb 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Fri 13th February 2026
Didero has secured $30 million to enhance manufacturing procurement through an AI layer that automates updates and tasks within existing ERP systems. This innovation aims to streamline operations, making procurement processes more efficient and responsive.
In a significant move, Anthropic has finalized a $30 billion funding round, elevating its valuation to $380 billion. This capital boost positions the AI startup to better compete with OpenAI, intensifying the race for dominance in the AI sector.
Additionally, Simile has raised $100 million to develop AI tools that predict human behavior, assisting companies in anticipating customer purchases and inquiries during earnings calls. This funding underscores the growing demand for predictive analytics in business strategy.
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Didero lands $30M to put manufacturing procurement on ‘agentic’ autopilot
TechCrunch 12 Feb 2026, 8:31pmDidero functions as an agentic AI layer that sits on top of a company’s existing ERP, acting as a coordinator that reads incoming communications and automatically executes the necessary updates and tasks.
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Anthropic raises another $30B in Series G, with a new value of $380B
TechCrunch 12 Feb 2026, 8:18pmThe infusion of funding for the AI startup takes place as it is vying for customers and cultural attention with its competitor, OpenAI.
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Anthropic Completes Deal to Raise $30 Billion in Funding
Bloomberg Technology 12 Feb 2026, 8:04pmAnthropic has completed a deal to raise $30 billion in funding from investors at a $380 billion valuation, including the money raised. Ed Ludlow has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Anthropic Finalizes $30 Billion Funding at $380 Billion Value
Bloomberg Technology 12 Feb 2026, 7:00pmAnthropic has completed a deal to raise $30 billion in funding from investors at a $380 billion valuation, including the money raised, bolstering the artificial intelligence company as it gains ground on rival OpenAI.
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AI Startup Nabs $100 Million to Help Firms Predict Human Behavior
Bloomberg Technology 12 Feb 2026, 1:00pmArtificial intelligence startup Simile has raised $100 million in a new round of funding to help companies predict human behavior, including by guessing items customers might purchase and questions that might get asked on earnings calls.