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

Indian startup Scimplify has raised $25 million to expand its AI-driven platform for sourcing and processing critical materials, aiming to reduce global reliance on Chinese supply chains. The funding reflects growing investor interest in alternatives to China's dominance over rare earths and specialty chemicals used in electronics, defense and clean energy.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/scimplify-raises-25m-to-challenge-chinas-grip-on-critical-materials-with-ai/) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000